As a parent, you want what’s best for your teen. If you have concerns about your child’s mental health, you may be struggling to find answers about the best course of action. Where can you turn? And how do you talk to your child about something so difficult and personal? Recognize the Signs Mental health … Continued
Establishing an open line of communication with your teen can be challenging. Parents should know the facts when it comes to the deadly opioid epidemic so they’re better prepared to talk with their teens and recognize the signs of opioid misuse. This guide is designed to help parents know whether their children are at risk, … Continued
Click here to download the image of the schedule. Monday: 8:30 – 9 AM: Open to Alumni for Resource 9 – 10 AM: Open to Alumni for Resource 10 – 11 AM: closed 11 AM – 12 PM: closed 12 – 1 PM: Alumni Community Group 1 – 2 PM: Open to Alumni for Resource … Continued
It looks like a sleek USB pod. It tastes like bubblegum, fruity cereal, marshmallows, slushies, or gummy worms. It’s no wonder so many teens and kids are attracted to the idea of “vaping.” E-cigarettes and vape pens use heated nicotine liquid to produce a vapor for inhalation, or vaping. That liquid, often called “juice,” comes … Continued
Although the opioid addiction epidemic in the U.S. continues to escalate, the daily struggles of opioid users are often hidden from public view. Over 130 people die each day in the U.S. from opioid overdoses, and its widespread availability is largely to blame (CDC). This crisis is far reaching, affecting adults, teens, and families across … Continued
Rosecrance recently appointed Lori Kehoe as a new Community Relations Coordinator in the Chicago region. The Rosecrance Community Relations team assists with information regarding program and services, scheduling of assessments, contacting other resources, and navigating progress. These individuals are skilled in: Communicating with families in crisis Finding referral sources within the community Gathering information that … Continued
Rosecrance Health Network to host its substance abuse prevention initiative: It’s more than ‘just say no’: Raising Resilient and Drug-Free Kids on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Heartland in Rockford, IL, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Aimed at the parents of children in 3rd through 8th grades, the presentation provides helpful and practical tips to … Continued
Kristin Hamblock, Rosecrance Director of Compensation & Benefits, recently accepted a Women of Achievements award at the YWCA Leader Luncheon in the 2019 Promise Award category. The Promise Award is given to young women between the ages of 18 and 35. The award celebrates an individual with sufficient community service and professional success to indicate … Continued