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
In our increasingly work-centric climate, burnout may not be new, but it’s become an escalating issue in recent years. Ever-increasing hours and work-related stressors leave us exhausted in every respect, moody, unable to sleep well, and feeling less effective and connected both at work and at home. We also might find ourselves unfulfilled because our … Continued
Even before 2020, we were all pretty stressed. One in five children already had some type of mental health disorder, two-thirds of high school students had some level of depression, and even adults felt increasingly anxious, mentally fatigued, and emotionally exhausted. Then we added a pandemic and lost so many connection points and healthy coping … Continued
Carol Bradford has worn many hats in her 30-plus years in behavioral health. Her current role as the senior clinical therapist at Rosecrance Central Illinois means she’s directly helping clients while maintaining her love of mentorship. In her therapist role, Bradford—or “Miss Carol” as she’s often known to clients—does outpatient substance use counseling, as well … Continued