Rosecrance Therapies celebrates expanded access to care at River North open house

Rosecrance Therapies celebrated its relocated and expanded River North office Oct. 20 with an open house marking the official launch of its eating disorder treatment program and showcasing behavioral health services for teens, adults and families.

The larger office brings counseling, intensive outpatient treatment, eating disorder care and advanced treatments together under one roof, expanding options for people who live and work in Chicago.

Paul Gilmet, regional director of Chicago services, said the move marks a significant change from the previous fourth-floor office, where about 2,500 square feet housed about five clinicians, a medical director and two transcranial magnetic stimulation machines.

When first-floor space became available, Rosecrance brought teams together at the expanded location, including eating disorder staff previously based on Michigan Avenue. Gilmet invited guests to explore the group rooms and clinicians’ offices and meet the people providing care to their neighbors, friends and families.

“You’re welcome at Rosecrance,” he said.

The office was built out from an open space, “room by room with incredible intention,” said Carlene Cardosi, President of Clinical Services, Chief Operating Officer for Rosecrance Behavioral Health, and President of Rosecrance Therapies. She credited the River North staff with continuing to see clients, keeping appointments and maintaining flexible scheduling throughout the move.

Cardosi invited guests to applaud the team, recognizing the work that made the transition possible while ensuring clients continued receiving care.

“We meet people where they are. We meet them on their journey,” she said. “And here at River North, that means mental health, substance use treatment and eating disorder treatment.”

The celebration highlighted the official launch of the eating disorder treatment program, led by Erica Antonucci, clinical director of eating disorder services. The program had begun serving clients ahead of the event and adds to a range of services designed to help people find care as their needs change.

Since beginning services in River North three years ago, Rosecrance has served more than 17,000 people through the location, including nearly 7,000 in fiscal year 2026.

Open house guests toured the expanded office, met clinical and support staff, and learned about services ranging from first-time counseling to intensive programs and advanced treatments.

Services include individual, couples and family counseling; eating disorder treatment; sports and performance counseling; medication management; intensive outpatient treatment; and continuing care groups. The office also offers transcranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, and Spravato, or esketamine.

Cardosi emphasized that support extends to loved ones, including those seeking guidance before a family member is ready to enter treatment.

“If you have a loved one who’s seeking services, you carry some of that weight as well,” she said. “And so we want to make sure that regardless of who comes in our doors, that they have a space to get help.”

Bringing services together can reduce handoffs between providers and give clients a clearer path to additional support when needed. Virtual and in-person options, along with flexible scheduling, help clients fit care around work, school and family responsibilities.

River North was Rosecrance’s second Chicago location, following Lakeview. The relocated and expanded office builds on that history and the organization’s continued investment in connecting Chicagoans with behavioral health care.