FIRST.IL FIRST.IL is a specialized treatment program that helps individuals who have had a treated or untreated psychotic illness for no more than 18 months (eligible diagnoses are schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder or other specified/unspecified schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorder). This program offers psychiatric care, individual counseling, supported employment/education, family psychoeducation and recovery support for improved quality of life Program Eligibility While each person will be considered for FIRST.IL treatment services on an individual basis, FIRST.IL is most appropriate for individuals who: Are between 14-40 years of age Are diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder, major depressive disorder with psychotic features, bipolar disorder with psychotic features, post-traumatic stress disorder or other psychotic disorders Have experienced no more than 18 months of psychotic symptoms (treated or untreated) Are willing to consent to participate in at least two treatment modalities that include counseling, psychiatric care, supported employment/education, family psychoeducation and recovery support Program Benefits Decreased severity of the illness Less physical, mental, psychological, social and occupational disability Lower risk of relapse Reduced family disruption and distress Reduced need for inpatient care Lower health care costs For more information about the program, click here, call Centerstone at (618)713-1394 or email Barb Gossman.
Leadership May 6, 2021 Centerstone names Jeffrey Lilley new hospital administrator Jeffrey Lilley, CPA, MHA, has been appointed hospital administrator for Centerstone Behavioral Hospital & Addiction Center. In this role, Lilley will oversee all operations on Centerstone’s hospital campus which provides ... Read More
Mental Health May 6, 2020 Centerstone to participate in Giving Tuesday and Give STL Day Centerstone is collecting donations to help clients continue services during this time. Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, is participating in #GivingTuesdayNow on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 and ... Read More
Kentucky November 7, 2018 Centerstone Appoints Abby Drane Regional Chief Executive Officer Centerstone recently announced the selection of Abby Drane, CPA, MBA, as Centerstone’s Kentucky regional chief executive officer, effective December 1. She will take over the CEO position recently held by Anthony “Tony” Zipple, Sc.D., MBA, who will be retiring at the end of November. ... Read More
Military Services May 24, 2019 Centerstone’s Jodie Robison Joins American Counseling Association’s 2019-2020 Research and Knowledge Committee Dr. Jodie Robison, Executive Director of Centerstone’s Military Services, has been selected to the 2019-2020 Research and Knowledge Committee of the American Counseling Association (ACA). Robison first joined Centerstone in ... Read More
January 6, 2021 Patricia Meyer receives award for work at Centerstone Patricia “Pat” Meyer, a clinician at Centerstone, was recently awarded the Ellen T. Quinn Memorial Award by the Community Behavioral Healthcare Association of Illinois (CBHA). This award is given to ... Read More
Foundation November 19, 2018 Help Centerstone Just by Shopping with AmazonSmile! The holiday season is upon us and, for many, that means holiday shopping! Did you know shopping online can provide funding to Centerstone? Thanks to AmazonSmile, a portion of all of your purchases of eligible items on Amazon comes straight to Centerstone! ... Read More
Military Services June 16, 2019 Sun Tan City Supports Centerstone’s Military Services Sun Tan City is partnering with Centerstone for a week of giving in support of Centerstone’s Military Services. All Sun Tan City locations in Kentucky, Indiana and Tennessee will be ... Read More
April 15, 2020 Mental health is on everyone’s minds: The Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone is ready to help A recent study released by Cohen Veteran’s Network (CVN) shows Americans are concerned about their mental health during this coronavirus pandemic. With more than 90 percent of the U.S. population ... Read More
September 18, 2020 Centerstone focuses on National Suicide Prevention Month throughout September September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Centerstone recognizes National Suicide Prevention Month as a time for mental health advocates, community members, prevention organizations, survivors and others to raise awareness and ... Read More
Florida July 23, 2019 Centerstone Launches New Treatment Therapies for Depression Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, has introduced new therapies for individuals seeking treatment for severe depression. The organization is now certified to offer Spravato, a nasal spray ... Read More
