For nearly three years, mental health clinicians have been working alongside law enforcement to respond to calls, and they have made it their mission to answer every single one. The Crisis Co-Response Team (CCRT) is a unique and innovative partnership between law enforcement and mental health professionals from Rosecrance Behavioral Health in Central Illinois This … Continued
During their time serving the United States, military personnel can encounter traumatic events. Millions of veterans will carry that trauma with them, resulting in symptoms that indicate there are challenges to their mental health. Around 14% to 16% of U.S. service members who were deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq are suffering from PTSD or depression. … Continued
Rosecrance Behavioral Health and FHN are pleased to announce a partnership to enhance behavioral health services to serve northwest Illinois. The partnership between FHN and Rosecrance Behavioral Health in Freeport ensures continuity in high-quality behavioral health services for the region. Under this partnership, the behavioral health services offered at FHN Family Counseling Center, 421 West … Continued
Life for Benjamin H. seemed set for him as he pursued a medical degree, but he could not shake one thing: he was miserable. The Ohio native wanted to do what he had been taught and find a prestigious career. But he gave that all up after he felt happiness for the first time. Benjamin … Continued
Rosecrance, a nationally respected leader in behavioral health, is thrilled to announce the opening of a new Rosecrance Therapies location to serve the Chicago-Norwood Park community. The new office provides integrated behavioral health care services, including individual, couples, and group counseling, with a variety of specialty services. Rosecrance Chicago-Norwood Park, 5440 N. Cumberland Ave., offers … Continued
Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant that can lead to a life-threatening addiction, but ending the use of the illegal substance is possible. In 2021, Iowa witnessed a surge in the number of deaths related to psychostimulant use, primarily due to methamphetamine, which rose to 210 from 94 in 2018. Amid all this, Rosecrance Jackson Centers … Continued
Hanging high in the sunroom of Claudia and Jim Swarthout’s home is a hand-painted, wooden sign that reads: Gratitude. For the Swarthouts, gratitude—thankfulness and the desire to return kindness to others—is a way of life. Claudia, a former nun, and Jim, a former Catholic priest, now Episcopal priest, have both lived religious lives that have taught … Continued
First responders across the country put their lives on the line to keep Americans safe as they respond to natural disasters, tragedies, and accidents. On National First Responders Day, observed on Oct. 28, Rosecrance is honoring the men and women whose daily jobs come with extraordinary challenges that they face with bravery and dedication. “Today, … Continued
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
If you live in the United States, chances are that you are stressed at some point during your day. Some stress is necessary in our lives, but when we struggle with chronic stress it can be harmful to the body and mind. In a 2022 poll conducted by the American Psychological Association, 55% of Americans … Continued