Speakers stressed the importance of changing the conversation about substance abuse and addiction during a special event March 6 in Waukesha. The presentation featured messages by Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel, Flo Hilliard, director of Wisconsin Voices for Recovery, and Your Choice, a substance abuse prevention education program founded by the Lybert family. Rosecrance … Continued
A new scholarship fund in memory of Donna Gillette will help current and former Rosecrance clients further their education after treatment. Donna worked at Rosecrance for more than 20 years as a psychiatric and addiction nurse. She was director of nursing for adolescent services when she retired in 2010. Donna passed away in 2014, but … Continued
NAMI Northern Illinois celebrated excellence in community mental health during its annual Get to Know NAMI open house March 10 at Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden in Rockford. NAMI is comprised of people living with mental illness, as well as families, friends and supporters. The group offers community educational courses, support groups and other local … Continued
A new study looks at heavy cannabis use in adolescence and uncovers a memorable finding. Dr. Thomas Wright, Rosecrance Chief Medical Officer, discusses this study on WGN TV. Click here to read the article.
Rosecrance leaders stressed the importance of funding for behavioral health services during a legislative event March 2 with state and local officials. Illinois Senators Steve Stadelman and Dave Syverson attended the event, as did Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen and Joe McGraw, chief judge of the Illinois Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court. Newly elected Gov. … Continued
Rosecrance is taking steps to standardize its therapeutic recreation program, recognizing the importance of activities such as fitness, meditation, music and art and the roles they play in the recovery process. Staff started phasing in the changes this month at the newly relocated Rosecrance Ware Center, where thousands of Rockford-area adults seek outpatient mental health … Continued
Love was in air – and on the walls – this week as Rosecrance staff and clients displayed paintings, drawings and other creative work as part of the annual Heart Art Show. The theme of this year’s show is “Listen with Your Heart.” Many art pieces featured colorful hearts and references to music such as … Continued
Rosecrance is launching an outpatient substance abuse support program for young adults this month at its Northbrook office. The program kicks off Jan. 14 and will provide additional support for young adults ages 18 to 26. Groups will meet from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. Services will include peer support, therapeutic intervention, random … Continued
Anne Boccignone and Allison Gorczowski accepted a $5,000 grant from the First Midwest Charitable Foundation for services and support for women at our newly-opened McHenry County Recovery Home. Gigi Cairo and Jason Chess of First Midwest Bank presented the check to Rosecrance.