As the sun set on International Overdose Awareness Day, hope remained illuminated for those in recovery from substance use. Rosecrance held luminaria walks at its residential sites in honor of those lost to overdose, with staff, alumni, and clients coming together to pay their respects. This year, for the first time, the walks were made … Continued

Learning that a child is self-harming can be an alarming discovery. That’s why education around self-injury is so important, as more teens struggle with anxiety and depression and ways to cope. Talking about self-injury helps educate children, families, and communities about self-harm in a nonjudgmental way without adding to the shame and stigma often associated … Continued

Rosecrance offers enhanced programming and clinical competencies at our teen residential campus to provide deeper resources for clients with mood disorders, especially those with chronic depression and a history of suicidality. We recognized the need for more specialization to address the needs of youth who have experienced multiple acute hospitalizations, and for whom outpatient and … Continued

As Shelly Dutch invested in her own recovery, she made it her life’s work to help others do the same, founding Connections Counseling, a division of Rosecrance, two decades ago. She stepped down as director in 2022 and retired officially in the fall, but her legacy lives on in the center’s solid foundation and through … Continued

Through the Rosecrance Alumni Program, people are able to give back to others by sharing their recovery experiences, strength, and hope. Our new alumni ambassador program aims to enhance those connections even more. We’re looking for alumni who are interested in participating in this exciting new initiative. Anyone interested can reach out to Alumni Director … Continued

Rosecrance hosted a successful first-time hybrid Alumni Renewal Retreat this month, with more than 100 people attending either in person or online. The alumni network had been hosting retreats virtually the past two years because of the pandemic. When planning started for this year’s event, alumni were surveyed and they voted overwhelmingly to meet in … Continued

When an employee joins Rosecrance, the hope is that the first day is also a first step in a long professional journey with the organization. Career growth evolves through education and mentorship opportunities that help each employee align their skills with passions. Jami Ditto and Holly Brun experienced this growth firsthand as they traveled different … Continued

Young adulthood is a natural time of life transitions and self-discovery, but what happens when a young adult is having trouble finding their place in the world, or mistakes lead to unintended consequences such as a substance use disorder? In many cases, behavioral health issues can emerge during those times of transition. According to the … Continued

When someone seeks treatment and commits to a life of recovery, a network of supportive peers can be one of the most gratifying additions. These new relationships bring fresh perspectives, growth, and strength for the journey; however, it may take an effort to develop connections. Mentorship is one way Rosecrance encourages healthy interactions in the … Continued