People in recovery from substance use often form close bonds over their shared struggles, but for outsiders, their healing process can seem a bit foreign. There’s talk of 12 Steps, Dr. Bob and Bill W., the “big book” and anonymous meetings. Not surprisingly, newcomers to treatment can be overwhelmed by the recovery journey, too. Carver … Continued
Michael Oldenburg tried to capture why saying “thank you for your service” can be confusing to veterans on Veterans Day. “All’s we did was our job,” said Oldenburg, a Rosecrance transition specialist. He said it’s the thought behind that sentiment that counts. Oldenburg shared that and details about his own time in the U.S. Army … Continued
There’s a limit to the notion of not wanting to grow up, much to the dismay of Peter Pan. More young men and young women today are struggling to achieve age-appropriate milestones, which gets them labeled as “failure to launch.” They battle anxiety and depression, and some of them abuse substances to cope, which can … Continued
Several local media outlets have reported on the cuts to hours in triage services by more than half at the Rosecrance Mulberry Center. The triage program will no longer operate around the clock, effective Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, because the state has zeroed out operational funds that were promised to partially fill the gap left when Singer Mental … Continued
Rosecrance CEO Eaton calls it a “step backward” for mental health care ROCKFORD — The Rosecrance Mulberry Center, which serves people in the throes of mental health crises, will cut hours in triage services by more than half effective Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, because the state has zeroed out operational funds that were promised to … Continued
Rosalie Smith didn’t grow up in the pageant circuit, but a chance to educate others about addiction and acceptance drew her to the stage. Smith won the title of Miss Wisconsin this past summer after competing as Miss New Berlin. At the state competition, she performed a contemporary dance routine that honored her brother Colin, … Continued
Illinois Appellate Judge Kathryn Zenoff received the 2015 Frank Ware Award of Excellence from United Way of Rock River Valley. The award recognizes a person who exemplifies a high level of excellence in service to others, human service advocacy and an unwavering commitment to the community. It honors the spirit of the late Frank Ware, … Continued
Coaching school sports is not just about the plays, the practices and the wins. It’s also about really listening to and getting to know your student athletes. Mike Stine leads by that example as head football coach at Naperville Central High School. As part of the public interview process within the football program, players are … Continued
Former NBA player Chris Herren delivered a powerful message about addiction and recovery on Oct. 7 as part of Rosecrance’s first-ever Chicago benefit fundraiser. The inaugural event at the Westin Michigan Avenue Hotel raised more than $250,000 for Rosecrance Lakeview, an outpatient clinic and recovery residence for young adults under construction at 3701 N. Ashland … Continued
ROCKFORD – The Chicago Zoning Board of Appeals on Oct. 16 granted a special use permit to Rosecrance Health Network, allowing Rosecrance to proceed with plans to offer supportive living for young adults in recovery in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. The drug- and alcohol-free recovery residence will serve people aged 18-29. A building is under construction at … Continued