Rosecrance is pleased to announce that Matt Quinn has been named Director of Chicagoland for Rosecrance, Inc. In this role, Quinn will lead all clinical components of the organization’s Chicago outpatient clinics and recovery homes. Quinn has a background in counseling and community relations, and he is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Certified … Continued
Residents of two Illinois counties experiencing a behavioral health crisis will soon have easier access to care through federal grants awarded to Rosecrance by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA). The funding, a total of $8 million over two years, will enable Rosecrance to serve over 1,300 new clients in northern and central … Continued
While anxiety and depression rates have soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, those who have recovered from the virus may be feeling acute mental health impacts months afterward. An Oxford University study found that one-third of COVID-19 survivors have been diagnosed with psychological or neurological disorders within a few months of recovery. In comparison to the … Continued
Rosecrance is pleased to announce that Dave Kellerhals has been named Director of Mental Health Services at Rosecrance Central Illinois. Kellerhals is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over a decade in the mental health field. He has spent his career in central Illinois, with experience in crisis, inpatient, and outpatient settings. “I’m grateful to … Continued
While the COVID-19 pandemic has increased stress, mental health issues, and substance use, it has helped those who struggle with anxiety and many routine social interactions. A recent study by the American Psychological Association reported that 7 percent of people felt less stress since the pandemic’s beginning. In addition, a study by European Child & … Continued
With an unusual spring break 2021 completed for many schools and colleges, another unsettled school year will soon end. Uncertainties, missed milestones, and disrupted routines continue to weigh on students and their families for the second straight spring. Several recent studies show how virtual learning and social distancing have hurt students’ mental health over the … Continued
Clients who enter care at the Rosecrance Harrison Campus Health Center now are connecting with others in treatment and recovery resources while staying safely distanced through the use of tablets on the unit. The addition introduces clients to Rosecrance programming while they await COVID-19 test results or clearance to leave detox. This also enhances infection … Continued
Beginning March 1, Rosecrance McHenry County will offer a DUI evaluation program at its Crystal Lake facility. The program will be 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday at 422 Tracy Court, Crystal Lake. Appointments must be scheduled in advance, as walk-ins are not available for DUI evaluations. In Illinois, anyone arrested for driving under … Continued
ROCKFORD—Rosecrance is pleased to announce that President and CEO David Gomel, Ph.D., has been appointed to the National Association of Addiction Treatment Professionals (NAATP) board of directors. Gomel, who has served Rosecrance for more than 25 years and assumed the role of President and CEO in 2021, will serve a term that ends in 2023. … Continued
Drug overdose deaths set national records during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a record 81,230 overdose deaths were reported for the year ending in May 2020, which was an 18-percent increase over May 2019. This was the third consecutive month in … Continued