The end of school means another transition for youth who have experienced heightened behavioral health concerns even with the return of in-person activities over the past year. This freedom and leisure bring the promise of relaxation, but they may be a challenge for youth who thrived in the school day’s structure. And, it may be … Continued

Rosecrance is pleased to announce that a new clinic in Warrenville is open and accepting patients. The office, at 28731 Davis Pkwy., Ste. 102 in Warrenville, offers expanded substance use and mental health treatment services and support for teens, adults, and their families. In addition, the facility includes comfortable space for group sessions and support … Continued

Much emphasis is placed on helping individuals begin the recovery journey and overcome obstacles in the early days, but what’s the secret for those who have achieved years or decades in sobriety? Rosecrance staff on the recovery journey identified three elements that helped them stay the course to be part of the 75 percent of … Continued

Rosecrance is pleased to announce that it will receive nearly $3 million from the Winnebago County Mental Health Board to continue initiatives that make it easier for local residents to receive mental healthcare. The Access to Care program provides a range of support for Rosecrance’s community-based services. This includes additional psychiatrists who provide evaluation and … Continued

Individuals with substance use disorders look at their sober friends and sometimes wonder why anyone would want to live a boring life without drugs. This view, say Rosecrance staff in recovery, is far from the truth. With a few safeguards in place and healthy sober experiences over time, life in recovery can be fulfilling. “I’m … Continued

Rosecrance is pleased to announce that Raymond Garcia, M.D., has been appointed to the Illinois State Police Merit Board. Dr. Garcia, a board-certified psychiatrist and addictionologist, is the Rosecrance Harrison Campus Medical Director. He also is on faculty at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, where he has received the Golden Apple, … Continued

Leaving the structure and support of residential behavioral health treatment can be unsettling for youth as they return to home and school. It takes a perspective shift and strong support system to embrace a satisfying life in recovery. For many adolescents, the transition from a residential setting to outpatient care can create extra anxiety as … Continued

Last year, over 40 percent of adults and 25 percent of adolescents experienced mental health disorders, while over 100,000 people died from overdoses. At the local level, prevention teams are addressing these challenges by educating communities and providing early interventions to youth at risk of developing serious behavioral health disorders. National Prevention Week (May 9-14) … Continued

Families may feel hopeless when a loved one struggles to find an effective way to manage serious mental illness. This is especially true for nearly one-third of individuals with major depressive disorder whose condition is considered to be treatment-resistant. However, a number of therapies are proving to be successful helping people with treatment-resistant depression. One … Continued