Racial and ethnic minority communities encounter many obstacles when seeking mental health and substance use treatment services, with some barriers rooted in beliefs and attitudes toward behavioral health. Studies and research have highlighted the significance of providing mental health services and support to minority communities. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, … Continued
For some veterans, coming home can be anything but a homecoming. The transition can feel extremely jarring, from a high-speed, super-intense lifestyle and environment to suddenly trying to lead a “normal” life while only beginning to process what they’ve gone through. Loneliness can build up quickly. Not only are they not around peers anymore, but … Continued
Rosecrance has increased capacity at our Frankfort location to meet the growing need for outpatient behavioral healthcare. The Frankfort outpatient center opened in 2008, and this expansion means we can provide more services to teens, young adults, adults, and families. “We are unbelievably happy to grow these services in this community and to continue to … Continued
Rosecrance is encouraging families, friends, and communities to show men support by asking the men in their lives a simple question during Men’s Health Month: Are you OK? In the United States, men account for 80% of suicide deaths and die by overdoses two to three times greater than women, according to the National Institutes … Continued
“Let’s build a healthier society.” That might sound impossible at first, but only if you think of it as snapping your fingers and instantly changing everything wrong with the world. Of course, that was never realistic, and certainly isn’t in a post-pandemic world. For a few years, we were increasingly isolated from one another, and … Continued
Rosecrance has long prioritized care for military veterans, with a history of developing innovative resources for those who served. New partnerships have expanded that care further into communities, with a full continuum of care to meet an increasing demand for veterans’ services. Now, as an approved provider through the Veterans Affairs Community Care Network (VA-CCN) … Continued
Rosecrance Jackson Centers in Iowa celebrated the beginning of an expansion project for our Sioux City residential campus that will integrate experiential and recreational therapies for clients seeking treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. The existing campus, which provides treatment services for adolescents and adults, at 3500 W. Fourth St. was built … Continued
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re struggling with something right now. Not because you’re a specific audience for this blog, but simply because you’re human. We’ve all gone through a lot these last few years, and whether struggling with mental health or addiction, or simply navigating life, we’ve all had to be a resilient … Continued
We’re so excited to bring back our annual Rosecrance Alumni Renewal Retreat on Saturday, May 20, at the Rosecrance Ware Center, 2704 N. Main St., Rockford. This year’s theme is renewing the H.O.W. of living in recovery and breaking the stigma associated with behavioral health issues. The retreat runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., … Continued
Nearly 650 people gathered for the 2023 Rosecrance Foundation Annual Benefit, which included an evening of music, food, and stories of hope from supporters and individuals impacted by our mission. Multiplatinum recording artist Sara Evans, the fifth-most-played female artist on country radio during the past two decades, delivered a powerful performance. The crowd sang along … Continued