Parenting Skills GroupThis group uses parenting skills from an evidence-based parenting program. The group meets for 12 sessions and child care is provided under terms of the grant.
Illinois July 20, 2018Centerstone Gets Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation GrantCenterstone has received a 13-month, $200,000 planning grant from the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation (ILCHF) to develop a plan, in collaboration with regional partners, to improve the mental health of children and communities throughout Southern Illinois. As part of the funding, Centerstone will collaborate with nine community partner groups, including Southern Illinois University School of ...Read More
Florida February 1, 2018Roger Johnson Promoted to CAO for Centerstone FloridaMelissa Larkin-Skinner, Chief Executive Officer at Centerstone Florida, recently announced the promotion of Roger Johnson to Chief Administrative Officer. Johnson previously served as Senior Vice President of Medical Services and Managed Care. In his new role, Johnson will take on additional responsibilities for leading and promoting growth for Centerstone’s medical records and facilities. Since joining ...Read More
June 4, 2020Centerstone introducing new Zero Suicide initiativeCenterstone to increase training and knowledge with new initiative Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care is introducing a zero suicide initiative at its locations in Illinois. While Centerstone has long had a focus on crisis and suicide prevention services, the goal of this new initiative is to add further resources around the issue ...Read More
Research Institute December 10, 2018Centerstone Research At 2018 American Evaluation ConferenceIn early November, 13 Centerstone Research Institute staff attended the 2018 American Evaluation Association (AEA) Conference in Cleveland, OH. Over 3,000 AEA members attended the conference in person; 1,106 attended virtually from across the globe. The conference theme was based upon a very old phrase with significant relevance for today’s professional evaluator, speaking truth to power. Evaluators were encouraged to speak truth to power in the course of their daily practice. ...Read More
Research Institute February 21, 2018American Addiction Centers’ Patient Outcome FindingsUtilizing three years of tracking and research with the assistance of Centerstone Research Institute, American Addiction Centers (AAC) is breaking new ground in addiction treatment with the release of its first patient outcome studies. Some key findings from the 12-month follow up substudy include: At 12 months, 63% of patients were abstinent from all substances. Days ...Read More
Florida April 5, 2019Roger Johnson Named COO in FloridaCenterstone has announced the promotion of Roger Johnson to chief operating officer in Florida. Johnson previously served as regional chief administrative officer. In his new role, Johnson will oversee Centerstone’s operations in Florida, including medical, outpatient, and residential services. He will also oversee facilities management, help lead business development and marketing, and implement Centerstone’s strategies ...Read More
Tennessee January 2, 2018Tim Sewell Retires After 26 Years With CenterstoneAfter 26 years with Centerstone and filling a number of varied positions in his professional mental and behavioral health career, Tim Sewell, Clinical Services Manager in Child, Youth and Family Services, has retired. His last day was Friday, Dec. 31. Gino DeSalvatore says, “Tim has been a valuable asset to world of therapeutic foster care and kids ...Read More
January 31, 2020Army Veteran Liz Sherr to lead new Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone in JacksonvilleNew Mental Health Clinic set to open in March 2020 JACKSONVILLE, Fla., January 23, 2020 — Cohen Veterans Network (CVN), a not-for-profit philanthropic organization that serves post-9/11 veterans and their families through a nationwide system of mental health clinics, and Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral healthcare, have announced the appointment of Elizabeth Sherr as ...Read More
Military Services November 11, 2019Changing the Narrative Around Mental Health in the MilitaryMany values are instilled in service members from their earliest days in basic military training and boot camp. Some of those values include service to others before self, honor, loyalty and a sense of toughing things out. These qualities unarguably make our nation’s servicemen and women, veterans and military families some of the most self-reliant ...Read More
Illinois September 13, 2018Centerstone Staffer Receives Carleen Cross AwardKathy Raney, Recovery Services Coordinator with Centerstone’s Health Home program, was recently awarded the Carleen Cross Award at the Region Five 22nd annual Recovery Conference on August 9 at John A. Logan College in Carterville, IL. The award was created in 2012 to recognize Carleen for her commitment, compassion, and leadership in the mental health community. ...Read More
