Autumn Hartman, a prevention specialist for Rosecrance Jackson Centers, discovered Rosecrance while completing a graduate degree in public ministry (social justice) through Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Ill. Originally interested in a clinical role, Rosecrance mentors encouraged her to pursue an opening on the prevention team instead. Here are her thoughts on the journey … Continued
Rosecrance was pleased to host an award ceremony Monday for State Rep. Maurice West, who received the Lawrence Goodman Friend of the Field Award from the Illinois Association of Behavioral Health. Rep. West has made behavioral health a key focus of his legislative work since taking office in 2019. He previously received the IABH Legislative … Continued
Coming out of the pandemic, mental illness is as prevalent as ever in the United States. Yet despite advances in evidence-based mental health treatment during the last 20-30 years, only a fraction of those affected take the courageous step to seek treatment. One major reason for that is the types of stigma that still surround … Continued
Standing onstage to receive an Emmy Award, actor Joe Pantoliano reached a career pinnacle, yet the “good life” seemed far off. “All my dreams were coming true, but my mind said it wasn’t good enough,” he said. “Now that I won this trophy, why didn’t I feel better? I thought that it was only an … Continued
When discussing mental health and mental illness, it’s critically important to make the distinction. A mental illness is a condition specifically diagnosed by a physician or a licensed therapist that needs a specific course of treatment. Mental health encompasses our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Like physical health, there are many components to mental health, … Continued
Like flowers blossoming throughout the year, healthy behaviors and attitudes take time to grow. For an individual in treatment or early in the recovery journey, guided activities away from Rosecrance venues can provide the fertile soil in which lasting life change takes root. For the past eight years, a partnership with Anderson Japanese Gardens in … Continued
Joe Pantoliano is a beloved actor who set out more than a decade ago to change the way people think and talk about mental health. Known for his Emmy Award-winning role in The Sopranos and films such as The Matrix, Bad Boys, Memento, and The Goonies—to name a few—Pantoliano was diagnosed with clinical depression in … Continued
At Rosecrance, each day provides fresh opportunities for growth as staff strive to give clients the best chance for lasting recovery. This emphasis is what makes the professional journey worth it for Rosecrance Central Illinois Access Counselor Anatoliy Sedov. Sedov joined the team five years ago working with clients on a residential unit. Through a … Continued
For military personnel who live a distance from Veterans Administration healthcare facilities, it can be a challenge to locate specialized services such as mental health or substance use treatment. To reduce this barrier to care, the VA’s Community Care Network (VA-CCN) leans on local providers such as Rosecrance to offer high-quality care. “We’re proud that … Continued
Rosecrance celebrated an expanded presence in the City of Chicago with an open house at its new River North location. The site is Rosecrance’s first step toward developing a network of outpatient centers within the city. Rosecrance River North offers outpatient mental health and substance use services for adults. It also allows people and their … Continued