Rosecrance is pleased to offer webinars featuring our licensed, experienced, and compassionate professionals. Check back for new Webinars as they become available.
This training will provide behavioral health providers with a better understanding of the first responder population and practical tools to implement in their own practices. 3 CEU’s will be provided.
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THE PRESENTATIONS:
Taking Care of Our Own
Presenter: Dan DeGryse
Dan will describe the motivation behind creating the Rosecrance Florian Program based on his experience with the Chicago Fire Department as a battalion chief/EMT, employee assistance provider, and peer supporter. He will also discuss how the program is connecting with first responders. This presentation will address the following:
• What a clinician should know when working with first responders
• The importance of being culturally aware
• What makes the Florian program effective
Barriers to Treatment in the First Responder Community
Presenter: Justus Clinton
Justus will share his personal journey from police officer, to mental health client, and then mental health clinician. Justus will describe his own barriers and how he’s helping other clients overcome them. This presentation will address the following:
• Identifying barriers to treatment
• Establishing therapeutic relationships with first responders
• Normalizing the first responder experience
First on the Scene: Enriching the Clinical Experience of First Responders
Presenter: Erica Gilmore
Erica will describe her experience as coordinator of the Florian Program. She will also identify the key cultural characteristics of first responders that impact treatment and the therapeutic relationship. This presentation will address the following:
• Have an understanding of how symptoms of mental health and substance use disorders appear
• Discover how evidence-based programs and clinical theory effective in treatment
• Recognize the ways first responders are different from other clients
Director of the Rosecrance Florian Program
Dan has worked 30 years in the Chicago Fire Department. He began his career in 1989 and was promoted up the ranks to Battalion Chief, earning the Chief Fire Officers designation before retiring in 2019. He also served as the Coordinator of the Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 14 years. In his position, he developed a peer support team to broaden the EAP’s reach within the fire department. Dan has been a member of the IAFF peer support training that he helped create. Dan has extensive clinical experience providing individual, group, and family therapy with both adults and adolescents in the area of addiction and mental health issues and has advanced training in Critical Incident
Stress Management.
Unit Specialist
Justus grew up in Champaign, Illinois, and started his career in public service as an EMT before graduating high school. While pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Sociology at Illinois State University, he joined the Savoy Fire Department in Illinois. He then served 21 years in law enforcement with 16 of those with his hometown police department in the patrol division. He also served as a field training officer and master firearms instructor. He was awarded the Champaign Police Medal of Valor, Police Officer of the Year, Departmental Lifesaving Award and multiple medals of commendation. After leaving public service, Justus joined Rosecrance as unit staff on the Florian Unit and currently serves on a national peer support team for first responders.
Unit Coordinator
Erica joined the Rosecrance family in August of 2015 as a primary counselor and was promoted to unit coordinator in February of 2017. She has worked in the field of substance use and mental health for 10 years with experience working with various populations struggling with co-occuring issues. Erica received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Philosophy from Augustana College and a Master of Science in Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Western Illinois University. Before joining Rosecrance, Erica worked at the Center for Alcohol and Drug Services in both the outpatient program and the Scott County Jail before moving to an inpatient hospital-based residential program at UnityPoint Health.
Rosecrance is pleased to offer this collection of video presentations for viewing at your convenience. These videos feature our licensed, experienced, and compassionate professionals who work with our clients every day. To view any of these video presentations, enter your email and a private link will be sent to you.
This presentation will provide education on how cannabis interacts with the brain to produce its effects. It will also focus on the impact that cannabis can have on adolescent brain development and the corresponding impact on mental health. The webinar will then provide information on CBD relative to THC and how the impact of cannabis on mental health is complicated and befits nuanced discussion. The presentation will also discuss how cannabis research is still in its infancy and how we need to be mindful of this moving forward.
Register to view this on-demand video presentation by using the form, and an email will be sent to you with the link.
Matthew Quinn, MA, LCPC, CADCMatthew Quinn provides community relations in the western suburbs of Chicago in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall counties. He is a member of the Community Alliance for Prevention in Naperville, the Juvenile Justice Council in Kane County, and a consultant for the Connect For Life program through the Naperville Police Department. Quinn joined Rosecrance as an outreach counselor in 2015. He led the Parent Café parent support group, conducted regular prevention and early intervention (PEI) classes, and conducted substance use assessments in the Naperville office prior to moving into a community relations role. He completed his bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Notre Dame and his master’s degree in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Quinn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Illinois. He was the program coordinator for the adolescent intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Linden Oaks at Elmhurst for 8 years prior to coming to Rosecrance. Previously, Quinn had been a therapeutic mentor for troubled teens and a member advocate for an employee assistance program (EAP). He has been counseling adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and family counseling for the past 15 years.
People generally need to feel connected to thrive. Social distancing may predispose certain people toward feelings of isolation and depression. Risk of suicide may increase. It is important during these tough times that professionals and families collaborate closely if someone is at risk. This consists of identifying and communicating potential warning signs and having difficult but necessary discussions about suicide. It also involves being increasingly aware of and utilizing resources such as crisis response, hospital-based and other counseling services.
This presentation, “Addressing Suicidal Ideation,” was originally recorded early 2020, before the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were fully realized. While the content of this presentation does not take into account these world events, at Rosecrance we hope you will use this material to understand suicide risk and the CAMS approach to treatment. We are confident you will find this presentation engaging and informative.
Register to view this on-demand video presentation by using the form, and an email will be sent to you with the link.
Jason Relle is the Clinical Director at Rosecrance Griffin Williamson and has been with Rosecrance since 2011. He oversees substance abuse and behavioral health residential programming for adolescents. He is a licensed clinical professional counselor that has worked with children, adolescents and families in various roles within Rosecrance. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Miami University and his master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from the Adler School of Professional Psychology.
Teens may not be at high-risk for severe symptoms from Covid-19, but they are not immune to the stress it causes. Social isolation and cancellation of most school-related events like sports, clubs, dances, and graduations is stressful. They are likely to absorb some of the anxiety from the news and parents dealing with possible unemployment, financial strain, illness, or death in the extended family. It is important to normalize and empathize with these struggles.
This presentation, “Anxiety and Adolescents,” was originally recorded in September of 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. While the content of this presentation does not take into account these world events, at Rosecrance we hope you will use this material to understand how anxiety can be effectively treated, no matter the cause. We are confident you will find this presentation engaging and informative.
Register to view this on-demand video presentation by using the form, and an email will be sent to you with the link.
Carlene Cardosi, LCSW, CADCCarlene Cardosi is Regional Vice President of Residential Services, and has been with Rosecrance since 2008. She has worked at both the adolescent and adult residential substance abuse treatment centers in Rockford. Carlene started as an intern working with adolescent girls at the Griffin Williamson Campus, and she has worked her way up through various positions across the organization. After her internship she worked as a primary counselor with the girls and then as a unit coordinator with the boys. She was then given the opportunity to supervise the women’s programming at the Harrison Campus for adults. In 2015 she was promoted to Assistant Administrator at the Harrison Campus, where she took on a leadership role mentoring coordinators and other staff. In 2017 she was promoted to Clinical Director of Residential Services, where she developed programs for both adolescents and adults. In 2018 she was promoted to Regional Administrator, and she oversaw services in Milwaukee, McHenry County, Des Plaines, and Chicago. Now as Vice President of Residential Services she supervises Rosecrance’s Griffin Williamson and Harrison campuses in Rockford and the Lakeview facility in Chicago.
“Helping Parents Get Past No: How to Support Parents in the Recovery Process,” will provide attendees current information on behavioral health trends in both the areas of substance abuse and mental health. The webinar will detail recovery myths and the role of family in the recovery process. Attendees will gain a better understanding of what motivates change and be educated on the associated stages of recovery. Additionally, the webinar will provide helpful tips and engagement strategies when providers are dealing with resistance from a client or their family.
Resistance to treatment is oftentimes a barrier to parents getting their child the help that they need. Rosecrance is dedicated to educating parents and other providers on what motivates change and how to engage resistant clients.
Register to view this on-demand video presentation by using the form, and an email will be sent to you with the link.
Jason Relle is the Clinical Director at Rosecrance Griffin Williamson and has been with Rosecrance since 2011. He oversees substance abuse and behavioral health residential programming for adolescents. He is a licensed clinical professional counselor that has worked with children, adolescents and families in various roles within Rosecrance. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Miami University and his master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from the Adler School of Professional Psychology.
Matthew Quinn, Community Relations Coordinator at Rosecrance Health Network, discusses the impacts of marijuana use on the brain. The discussion includes: information on the chemical composition of marijuana and the physiological response when it is consumed, how marijuana and the brain interact to produce effects, how marijuana affects the adolescent brain and the impact on structure and function, and other impacts of marijuana use.
Register to view this on-demand video presentation by using the form, and an email will be sent to you with the link.
Matthew Quinn, MA, LCPC, CADCMatthew Quinn provides community relations in the western suburbs of Chicago in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall counties. He is a member of the Community Alliance for Prevention in Naperville, the Juvenile Justice Council in Kane County, and a consultant for the Connect For Life program through the Naperville Police Department. Quinn joined Rosecrance as an outreach counselor in 2015. He led the Parent Café parent support group, conducted regular prevention and early intervention (PEI) classes, and conducted substance use assessments in the Naperville office prior to moving into a community relations role. He completed his bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Notre Dame and his master’s degree in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Quinn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Illinois. He was the program coordinator for the adolescent intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Linden Oaks at Elmhurst for 8 years prior to coming to Rosecrance. Previously, Quinn had been a therapeutic mentor for troubled teens and a member advocate for an employee assistance program (EAP). He has been counseling adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and family counseling for the past 15 years.
Sheltering-in-place is presenting unusual challenges and stress for teens. Preventing substance use during these times presents a unique challenge for parents and professionals. This presentation provides information on how to recognize potential warnings signs for substance use while teens are stuck at home and practical tips for how to prevent it. It also touches on other topics such as vaping and Covid-19 and increased alcohol use among adults.
Matthew Quinn, MA, LCPC, CADCMatthew Quinn provides community relations in the western suburbs of Chicago in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall counties. He is a member of the Community Alliance for Prevention in Naperville, the Juvenile Justice Council in Kane County, and a consultant for the Connect For Life program through the Naperville Police Department. Quinn joined Rosecrance as an outreach counselor in 2015. He led the Parent Café parent support group, conducted regular prevention and early intervention (PEI) classes, and conducted substance use assessments in the Naperville office prior to moving into a community relations role. He completed his bachelor’s degree in psychology at the University of Notre Dame and his master’s degree in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Quinn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Illinois. He was the program coordinator for the adolescent intensive outpatient program (IOP) at Linden Oaks at Elmhurst for 8 years prior to coming to Rosecrance. Previously, Quinn had been a therapeutic mentor for troubled teens and a member advocate for an employee assistance program (EAP). He has been counseling adolescents and adults in individual, couples, and family counseling for the past 15 years.
A series of recent leadership moves within Rosecrance will add fresh perspectives and new positions to the organization. These changes will enhance Rosecrance’s focus on hope-filled integrated behavioral health care. Central Illinois native Joey King, LCPC, has been hired as the Rosecrance Central Illinois executive director. King is an expert in behavioral health services, including … Continued
Rosecrance provides residential treatment for mental health disorders at our Griffin Williamson Campus in Northern Illinois (Winnebago County). We offer residential mental health treatment and addiction rehabilitation treatment services for the following challenges facing teens as a primary diagnosis:
General treatment modalities may include: personal medication management; individual and family therapies, group therapy, and recreational therapy.
Two Illinois board-certified child & adolescent psychiatrists, Dr. Thomas Wright and Dr. Carol Craig, lead the team of our Illinois treatment clinicians.
“There was a need in the community and we expanded to meet that need,” said Meghan Cook, Access Coordinator at the Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus.
“I can’t tell you how invigorating it’s been to be able to accommodate kids that we were forced to turn away before and provide them with quality care,” added Cook. “Our staff has been very diligent and intentional about rising to meet the needs of each and every individual client.”
When asked about how the new program is going, Sandra Knezevic, Rosecrance Addiction Counselor, described it as exciting, challenging and fulfilling.
“It means more opportunity for people to get help and get well and not have another door closed in their face,” said Knezevic. “I believe people deserve second, fourth, and even 17th chances. No life is ever worth giving up on or looking the other way.”
Another staff member who is passionate about the specialized services program is Dr. Carol Craig. Craig is board certified by the American board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Her specialty areas include mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder as well as disorders of early childhood such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and developmental delay disorders.
“So many of our clients have been suffering for years,” said Craig. “This program uses evidence based practices… to stabilize patients and impact change. It allows us to peel back the layers and get to the core by treating co-occurring disorders, mental health disorders and substance use disorders.”
Karly Bergstrom, Unit Specialist at Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus, sees first-hand how illnesses can affect the mind and body. Karly works with other staff members to create an individualized plan for clients that need extra accommodations that may differ from the standard schedule for the day. Whether it be an extra walk through the healing garden or five minutes alone in their room listening to music, Karly ensures that each client’s unique needs are taken into consideration.
“If there is a client that’s struggling due to a rough phone call or family session, I’ll pull them off the unit and we’ll take a walk or do something to help them cope. I try to get them to open up and figure out the root of the problem, why it causes so much anxiety and how we can move forward.”
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Rosecrance Ware Center provides evidence-based services in a friendly environment. Our board-certified psychiatrists, counselors and social workers provide assessments and offer the highest quality of care for mental health and substance use disorders.
As of May 13, 2019 all substance abuse walk-in assessments will take place at Rosecrance Harrison Campus, not the Ware Center.
Mental health outpatient, substance abuse outpatient, and court services
2704 N. Main Street
Rockford, IL 61103
Phone: (866) 330-8729
Rosecrance is a nationally recognized provider of services for persons requiring mental health treatment and for persons requiring treatment for substance use disorders (substance use disorders). With a passion for changing people’s lives and empowering them to realize their potential, we serve people of all ages and backgrounds across Illinois and beyond.
Have questions? There’s a good chance they’ve been asked before, so start with our FAQ section. If you still have questions about mental health treatment, please call us: (866) 330-8729. We’re happy to help you.
