Annual event funds mental health services and substance abuse treatment ROCKFORD – Rosecrance Flower Day at Gensler Gardens marks the official start of the planting season and raises funds for mental health and substance abuse treatment programs and services. The event is set for 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, at both … Continued
ROCKFORD – The Rosecrance Foundation has raised a record $575,000 through the annual Benefit, held April 28 at Giovanni’s and headlined by the country-pop-classic trio, The Texas Tenors. The sold-out event also featured presentation of The Castle Award, Rosecrance’s pinnacle honor, to Thomas C. Furst in recognition of almost two decades of leadership on Rosecrance … Continued
Rosecrance was featured on WIFR Monday, April 21. The report highlighted the new Rosecrance Ware Center. Watch the video and read the article here.
Rosecrance Chief Medical Officer Thomas C. Wright was among the treatment professionals who testified before a newly formed 39-member Illinois House Bipartisan Task Force on Heroin, which has convened hearings in Northern Illinois to better understand the problem and the solutions. The House recently declared heroin to be a statewide public health crisis. Rosecrance was … Continued
Free “Parent Cafe” to be offered monthly at Rosecrance Berry Campus ROCKFORD — Rosecrance’s Parent Café takes a humorous look at parenting and a serious look at discipline. Workshops are offered on the last Monday of the month beginning on April 28, 2014, at the Rosecrance Berry Campus in Rockford. The event starts at 5:30 … Continued
When a substance abuser seeks help, it’s likely that he or she will fully expect to be part of one-on-one talks, group discussions and other routes of traditional treatment. But tending to the growth of a plant or creating a painting? Probably not. And yet participation in horticulture, art, music, fitness and other areas of … Continued
Rosecrance believes the legalization of marijuana may send a confusing message to teenagers ROCKFORD — A large majority of parents of teenagers (80%) agree that with the recent legalization of marijuana for medicinal and recreational uses, teens may be more likely to experiment with marijuana. The poll of parents of children aged 13-17 was conducted … Continued
Fridh brings clinical and administrative experience to position ROCKFORD – Anne Fridh, PsyD., has been named Administrator of the Rosecrance Ware Center, a role to which she brings more than two decades of experience and leadership in behavioral healthcare. In her new position, she will oversee adult mental health operations, including triage emergency services and … Continued
Meet staff, enjoy refreshments at new Crystal Lake and McHenry locations MCHENRY COUNTY – Rosecrance welcomes area residents to attend open house events at two new locations to meet staff and learn about expanded programming to serve residents of McHenry County who seek treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. Guests are welcome at … Continued