Rosecrance CEO Eaton calls it a “step backward” for mental health care ROCKFORD — The Rosecrance Mulberry Center, which serves people in the throes of mental health crises, will cut hours in triage services by more than half effective Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, because the state has zeroed out operational funds that were promised to … Continued
Rosalie Smith didn’t grow up in the pageant circuit, but a chance to educate others about addiction and acceptance drew her to the stage. Smith won the title of Miss Wisconsin this past summer after competing as Miss New Berlin. At the state competition, she performed a contemporary dance routine that honored her brother Colin, … Continued
Illinois Appellate Judge Kathryn Zenoff received the 2015 Frank Ware Award of Excellence from United Way of Rock River Valley. The award recognizes a person who exemplifies a high level of excellence in service to others, human service advocacy and an unwavering commitment to the community. It honors the spirit of the late Frank Ware, … Continued
Coaching school sports is not just about the plays, the practices and the wins. It’s also about really listening to and getting to know your student athletes. Mike Stine leads by that example as head football coach at Naperville Central High School. As part of the public interview process within the football program, players are … Continued
Former NBA player Chris Herren delivered a powerful message about addiction and recovery on Oct. 7 as part of Rosecrance’s first-ever Chicago benefit fundraiser. The inaugural event at the Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel raised more than $250,000 for Rosecrance Lakeview, an outpatient clinic and recovery residence for young adults under construction at 3701 N. Ashland … Continued
ROCKFORD – The Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals on Oct. 16 granted a special use permit to Rosecrance Health Network, allowing Rosecrance to proceed with plans to offer supportive living for young adults in recovery in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. The drug- and alcohol-free recovery residence will serve people aged 18-29. A building is under construction at … Continued
More than 50 fire service personnel from across Wisconsin attended Rosecrance’s Reading Smoke training on September 16 at the Marriott in Downtown Milwaukee. Attendees learned about behavioral health concerns in the industry and how they can provide support to their own departments. “Fire fighters train on a daily basis, but not on mental health.” Dan … Continued
Rosecrance was recently mentioned in Lake Country Now regarding an upcoming event “Stairway to Heroin: Playground to Pills… Prevention Begins with Parents.” The event starts at 6:30 pm September 29 at the Oconomowoc Arts Center. The window of time for childhood innocence related to alcohol and drugs is not as wide open as parents may … Continued
Dr. Tom Wright of Rosecrance and Mike Stine of Naperville Central High School were featured in USA Today articles. A special report in USA Today High School Sports highlights the dangers young athletes face of becoming addicted to prescription painkillers after an injury. Dr. Tom Wright of Rosecrance talks about adolescents and their vulnerability to addiction. Coach … Continued
WIFR News Anchor Andy Gannon visited the Rosecrance Hillman Recovery House September 1 to present a check for the home and visit with some of the young men in recovery. Several Hillman House residents helped with this past year’s corn boil July 26 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, where Gannon is a board member. This … Continued