The start of a new year means the annual ritual of resolutions and promises to do better in 2021. For people in recovery from substance use, January 1 is a timely reminder that fresh starts can be life-changing moments. “What I love about Rosecrance is that we provide a new beginning for clients who are … Continued
Though usually seen as a time for peace and joy, the holidays may be tough for people who have experienced grief or loss in the past year, especially if they struggle with substance use or mental health issues. This year, holiday blues have been amplified by isolation and loss related to the COVID-19 pandemic. More … Continued
Rosecrance Health Network, a national leader in behavioral health care based in Rockford, IL, has entered an agreement to acquire Connections Counseling, an agency with an impressive 18-year history in the Madison, Wisconsin area. The agreement is effective December 31, 2020. With no interruption of care, Connections staff will continue to offer evidenced-based treatment for … Continued
Rosecrance and a network of community partners will continue to develop mental health supports for area youth through a grant awarded by the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation. The grant, which provides $850,000 over four years, will enable agencies to strengthen collaboration and expand behavioral health resources in Winnebago and Boone Counties. “Youth mental health is … Continued
There’s another new normal happening around us, and it doesn’t have anything to do with COVID-19. We’re talking about legalized marijuana and the workplace. For employers, the legalization of marijuana presents a Pandora’s box of potential problems. If your Human Resources department is scrambling to develop new policies designed to address all of the possible … Continued
The Co-Responder Pilot Program for Rockford and Winnebago Counties has completed a weeklong session of training in preparation to respond to call involving a person experiencing a behavioral health crisis. In addition to hearing from law enforcement and panel discussions, the cohort group completed training sessions on topics including: Substance Use Disorder – warning signs … Continued
Whether she’s counseling youth in the criminal justice system, leading a team, or caring for horses, new Rosecrance Central Illinois mental health services director Kristen Hammel can’t help but connect with others around her. That gift has enabled her to positively impact lives wherever she has served. “People have told me I have the natural … Continued
Connections have been a life priority for Joey King. As a healthcare leader, the Coles County native is using that passion to make a difference as Rosecrance Central Illinois’ executive director. King brings more than a decade of experience in behavioral health settings, including eight years as a chief clinical officer at h is most … Continued
The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act is designed to help you, businesses and nonprofits facing economic hardship during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are a few key provisions of the CARES Act that may affect you and your charitable goals: Required Minimum Distributions Suspended The new law temporarily suspends the requirements for required … Continued
In these unprecedented times of COVID-19 and civil unrest, our first responders — fire fighters, paramedics, law enforcement, military and medical personnel — are under more pressure than ever. The level of intensity, combined with long shifts, extreme situations, and exposure to traumatic situations can leave them looking for ways of coping with these stressors. … Continued