Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support (ILFFPS), a 501(c)3, is proud to announce the joint endorsement of the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois (AFFI) and the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association (IFCA). ILFFPS was created in 2013 to assist firefighters and paramedics to cope with the many challenges they face each day – both on and off … Continued
MADISON – Connections Counseling is excited to provide teens in the greater Madison area with more resources and opportunities for recovery with a new Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) beginning on January 18. The program allows teens struggling with substance abuse issues to focus on recovery while staying in their home environment. This is an evidenced-based … Continued
Rosecrance recently partnered with a local student to produce behavioral health-focused articles for her website, which offers a variety of educational content geared toward teenagers. Bridget Krysztopa, a junior at Keith Country Day School in Rockford, launched bFITTEENS in 2015. The website features blog entries written for teens by teens and industry professionals with positive … Continued
If a teenager does need inpatient treatment, moms and dads often say “What is my kid going to be doing all day long?” One of the first things we say to them is that their teen is going to be experiencing some positive peer pressure. In other words, when these kids come into treatment, they … Continued
Epperson previously worked at Hinshaw & Culbertson in Rockford Rosecrance has hired a local attorney with extensive experience representing physicians, hospitals and behavioral health providers as its first-ever in-house general counsel. Kelly J. Epperson, formerly with the law firm of Hinshaw & Culbertson, will provide comprehensive legal services to Rosecrance, including directing corporate activities to … Continued
Rosecrance Hillman House welcomed neighbors and other visitors Dec. 9 for a holiday open house that included tours of the historic home. Hillman House, 2415 E. State St., is a recovery home that serves adolescent male clients who have completed a substance abuse treatment program. The home offers a structured environment that includes individual and … Continued
Coding and technology topped the discussion list during the semi-annual Rosecrance medical staff meeting, held Dec. 3 at Greenfire restaurant in Rockford. The event offers medical staff the opportunity to gather together and hear updates about programs and campuses, as well as discuss any changes affecting day-to-day work with clients. Rosecrance relies on a medical … Continued
by Dan DeGryse, Director of the Rosecrance Florian Program 7 In 18 Seven suicides within an eighteen month period by active or retired members of the Chicago Fire Department (CFD), a very distressing and alarming statistic! In the Chicago Firefighters Union (CFFU) Local 2 Employee Assistance Program (EAP), we were quite taken back by … Continued
The Try-Beta Club made a generous donation to Rosecrance to fund new furnishings at Rosecrance Hillman Recovery House, a recovery home for adolescent males. Anne Boccignone, Rosecrance Vice President of Development, accepted the donation Thursday, Nov. 19 at a small private ceremony held at Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus. The club also awarded funds to other … Continued
Rosecrance staff gathered with Lakeview community members and other friends at Zia’s Lago Vista Nov. 12, 2015, to celebrate the recent zoning approval of Rosecrance Lakeview, a drug-and-alcohol-free recovery residence for young adults that will open in 2016. The event brought out members of several local organizations including ONE Northside, Access Living and the United … Continued