Rosecrance is pleased to announce that Joan Lodge has been named Grant Management Administrator and Community Liaison. In this role, Lodge will oversee Rosecrance’s grant-based care, as the organization has been awarded funds to expand access to services in northern and central Illinois. In addition, she will strengthen relationships with partner organizations and agencies that … Continued
Rosecrance Central Illinois is pleased to announce that two longtime leaders are transitioning to new positions that will strengthen the organization’s presence in the region. Carol Bradford, LCSW, has been named Director of Substance Use Treatment, where she will oversee all of Rosecrance Central Illinois’ substance use treatment programming. She has more than 25 years … Continued
Rosecrance is pleased to announce that Sarra Reichwald has been named Vice President of Innovation and Excellence. In this new role, Reichwald will be responsible for developing strategy and training opportunities to ensure that staff at all Rosecrance affiliates consistently follow best clinical and professional practices. Reichwald has served Rosecrance in clinical and educational roles … Continued
If you ever spend time with someone who is recovering from a substance use or mental health disorder, you may notice they often radiate a sense of joy and peace no matter what they have been through. It is an alluring love of living life well. There is good news: This joy is available for … Continued
Each September, Rosecrance takes time to celebrate recovery and the dedication of everyone who makes recovery possible. Activities are planned at sites that will encourage staff, clients, and alumni to reflect on the joy of the journey. Though Recovery Month is meaningful to those in the recovery community, September is a reminder to celebrate the … Continued
When someone seeks treatment and commits to a life of recovery, a network of supportive peers can be one of the most gratifying additions. These new relationships bring fresh perspectives, growth, and strength for the journey; however, it may take an effort to develop connections. Mentorship is one way Rosecrance encourages healthy interactions in the … Continued
Dr. Dennis Brightwell’s psychiatry practice in 2021 little resembled the medical environment 50 years ago. Counseling sessions, collaborative care with a multidisciplinary team of experts, and the latest evidence-based tools gave him options for care that didn’t exist when he began practicing medicine. Brightwell, who recently retired after nine years with Rosecrance McHenry County, estimated … Continued
In the not-so-distant past, a teen in trouble for smoking a cigarette in the school restroom might earn a stern lecture from the principal and detention. Today, a child caught vaping might meet with a substance use expert who would help the individual build healthy coping skills to avoid further use. That is how the … Continued
Rosecrance McHenry County is proud to announce that it received a Mission Grant from the Community Foundation for McHenry County. The nearly $6,000 in funds will be used to enhance therapeutic recreation programming for children and adolescents. During summer, winter, and spring breaks from school, Rosecrance McHenry County offers an “Arts, Animals and Adventure” program … Continued
The path to lasting recovery takes continuous commitment. For some it can take years to find their footing and maintain recovery. So, what does it take for someone leaving treatment to stay on course, and carry on with the positive habits and tools learned in their program? How does someone achieve lasting recovery? Experts would … Continued