The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has released a guide for healthcare professionals to help identify children and teenagers ages nine to 18 who are at risk for alcohol-related problems, provide brief counseling and refer them to treatment resources if that is indicated. The details are provided by SAMHSA: The evidence-based guide, … Continued
The Stars of Light Theatre Troupe has released their autumn tour schedule: Monday, October 24, 2011 Noon to 1 p.m. lIinois Statewide Transition Conference Crowne Point Plaza 3000 South Dirksen PKWY Springfield, IL 62073 Tuesday, October 25, 2011 9:30 a.m. Winnebago County Corrections Winnebago County Justice Center Rockford, IL 61101 Monday, October 31, 2011 9:30 … Continued
Americans are dying from accident less often than they used to. One cause of unintentional death, however, is on the rise. As written in the Naperville Sun: Drug overdoses — such as those that killed three Naperville teens over the summer — are taking lives at unprecedented rates. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Continued
The Naperville Sun has published an article detailing how and why kids are abusing dangerous drugs. From the Sun: Several days after his 17th birthday, Warner was found dead on his patio, having suffered an apparent overdose. Friends with Warner that evening describe their friend as alive and well at the time they left for … Continued
Rosecrance Director of Outreach Programs Claudia Evenson spoke in Naperville on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, about recognizing warning signs of drug abuse. Evenson spoke as part of the Naperville Area Homeowners Confederation monthly meeting. The event was covered by the Naperville Sun. From the Sun: The well-known incident involving Naperville North High School students celebrating … Continued
Mary Ann Abate, Rosecrance Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of Mental Health Services, will speak on a panel at “A Night to Celebrate Women in Healthcare: The Role and Influences of Women in Healthcare Professions.” The seminar is Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, at 7 p.m. at the University of Illinois School of Medicine Auditorium, 1601 Parkview … Continued
The Mental Health Association of the Rock River Valley is proud to present the fifth annual Kennedy 5K Run/Walk for Mind, Body & Soul, sponsored by Rosecrance. This event is open to the community and family participation is encouraged. The fee to participate is $20. Register for the event here, or by visiting the Rosecrance … Continued
NAPERVILLE – Chefs from 12 great Chicagoland restaurants and a local independent grocer volunteered their talents for a chef’s tasting Sunday, Oct. 2, at Naperville Country Club. Proceeds from the event, which drew more than 200 people, will help area teens get addiction treatment at Rosecrance in Rockford. This was the second year for Cooking … Continued
Join Rosecrance and other mental health advocates across the country this week as we celebrate Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW): Oct. 1 to Oct. 15: Art of Healing Gallery at Barnes & Noble in CherryVale Mall. The gallery will be included in the Rockford Area Arts Council Fall ArtScene on Oct. 14 and 15. Oct. … Continued
The September edition of the Rosecrance eNewsletter is now available. The eNewsletter features Cooking Up Hope, the Art of Healing art gallery and two training opportunities. Click here to read the newsletter. Click here to subscribe by email.