Rosecrance is pleased to announce that Jason Relle, LCPC, has been named Director of Crisis Services. In this role, he will oversee the Winnebago County Mobile Crisis Response and Crisis Co-Responder teams. Since joining Rosecrance in 2011, Relle has gained extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and families. He most recently served as Clinical Director … Continued

Rosecrance is pleased to announce that Paul Gilmet has been named Regional Director of Chicago. In this role, he will oversee the organization’s operations in the city. Gilmet has been with Rosecrance for nearly five years, primarily in positions at the Rosecrance Lakeview recovery home. He previously served as the Director of Access and Alumni … Continued

Three Rosecrance leaders shared insights at the 2022 Annual meeting of the Illinois Psychiatric Society October 8 in Oak Brook. This year’s meeting highlighted innovations and technology impacting the field, with a focus on telemedicine and app-based resources. A presentation by Tom Wright, M.D., Chief of Clinical Excellence and President of Medical Affairs, and General … Continued

Mental illness affects most Americans directly or indirectly in some way, but less than half of those diagnosed receive treatment. In a sustained time of increased stressors, this is a concern for mental health professionals who recognize the value of treatment. About one-in-four adults experience a mental health disorder each year, and about half of … Continued

Rosecrance is pleased to announce that Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus Medical Director Adrienne Adams, M.D., recently received the Illinois Psychiatry Society’s 2022 Excellence in Community Service Award. Adams, a longtime IPS member, has focused on community education and strengthening the psychiatry pipeline in recent years. Through a connection with State Rep. Maurice West (D-Rockford), she … Continued

While the number of overdose deaths is showing signs of a decline, news that the U.S. Department of Justice seized a large volume of fentanyl pills and powder is a reminder that opioid use continues to be a concern. This comes at the same time a new form of the substance, brightly colored “rainbow fentanyl,” … Continued

Rosecrance is pleased to announce one new board member will join the Rosecrance Foundation Chicago board. The board has added Tom Matus. He is the Strategic Growth Manager of the Helm Group. Rosecrance continues to strengthen its reputation as a nationally recognized leader in recovery through continued expansion. The organization now serves more than 50,000 … Continued

Does social media cause poor mental health, or does anxiety cause teens to immerse themselves in Twitter and TikTok? Research indicates that it’s a bit of both. Studies in recent years draw strong connections between young adults and negative mental health, while evidence also points to teens with depression using social media to cope. Regardless … Continued

Rosecrance is pleased to announce four new board members will join the Rosecrance Health Network, Rosecrance, Inc., Rosecrance Foundation, or the Rosecrance Foundation Chicago boards. Rosecrance continues to strengthen its reputation as a nationally recognized leader in recovery through continued expansion. The organization now serves more than 50,000 people each year at its facilities in … Continued

The transition from high school to college and young adulthood is exciting, but it can be a challenge as individuals wrestle with new freedoms and search for identities in new settings. In June, The Harris Poll found that nearly 60 percent of college students said they were diagnosed with a mental health condition, and 48 … Continued