Read news and blog articles about Rosecrance and topics of note pertaining to substance abuse, addiction treatment and mental health disorders and treatment.
School is out, summer has arrived, and, let’s be honest, it’s pure excitement for kids around the country. No more studying, lunch lines, backpacks or bus rides; no more stress—just a few months of complete bliss, an infinite recess. In most circumstances, that ideal depiction holds true. But, summertime isn’t always all sunshine and popsicles … Continued
Hoichi Kurisu, renowned Japanese landscaper and designer of the Rosecrance healing garden, visits annually with his crew to maintain the garden at the Rosecrance Griffin Williamson campus. During a recent visit, Hoichi took a break from pruning a tree to meet with Carla Roth, Rosecrance Recreational Therapist. Carla leads therapy groups in the garden on … Continued
Dr. Tom Wright, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, and Meghan Cook, Rosecrance Access Coordinator, will present a free webinar through The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) on ‘Working with LGBTQ+ Teens in Residential Care’ on July 25, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The webinar will examine … Continued
The Christie Foundation presented a generous grant to Rosecrance on June 20, 2019, to support the recent expansion in central Illinois. In total, generous donors have contributed over $553,000 to achieve 55 percent of the campaign goal to support Rosecrance on Moreland. Rosecrance on Moreland opened its doors at the start of 2019. The facility … Continued
Dan DeGryse, Director of Rosecrance Florian Program and Battalion Chief of Chicago Fire Department, participated in the 5th annual Kennedy Forum Meeting as moderator for a roundtable discussion on ‘Supporting First Responders.’ The 5th annual Kennedy Forum Meeting took place on June 11, 2019 at the Chicago Cultural Center and it leads a national dialogue … Continued
Maybe you’ve heard all the stereotypes about alcoholism, and you don’t think you fit the bill. Maybe you’re not currently experiencing homelessness, and you’ve never been in legal trouble due to alcohol usage. But alcohol use disorder (alcoholism) can look different for different people. If you’re asking yourself, “Am I an alcoholic?” it may be … Continued
Marijuana use is becoming increasingly prevalent as more states legalize it for recreational and medicinal usage. Many teens believe this indicates it’s safe for them to use. But the reality is there is no safe amount of marijuana use for kids and teens. If you’re worried about your teen’s marijuana use, there are steps you … Continued
The Rockford Rescue Mission named Rosecrance its 2019 Compassionate Generosity Community Partner at its 55th Anniversary Celebration on May 9, 2019. The Rockford Rescue mission is to serve as “the region’s primary provider of assistance to the homeless, near-homeless, addicted and working poor in the Rock River Valley; their mission is to rescue, recover and restore … Continued