Crusader Community Health

05/29/2026

Crusader uses an integrated model of Behavioral Health treatment. That means mental health, therapy and substance use treatment services are provided in a primary care setting.

Crusader’s Alpine and West State clinics now each have five treatment offices and workspace dedicated to supporting behavioral health. These new spaces are specifically tailored for the behavioral health team thanks to an Accelerator Grant from the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board. The goal was to create areas that would improve the overall patient experience and foster a better atmosphere for therapy sessions and telepsychiatry services.

Check out this video recently submitted to the Mental Health Board: https://youtu.be/fy5r0_Y4CnQ?si=Gjy91Ftv233vBVJw

Crusader’s Behavioral Health programming is funded, in part, by the voter approved half-cent tax for mental health services from the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board.

05/27/2026

🌱🌿Growing at Crusader in Belvidere🪴🌱🌿

Gardening is a fantastic opportunity for children to learn about nature while developing important skills, like patience and perseverance. Cristina DiVenti, LCSW at Crusader in Belvidere, has these garden beds at the clinic and encourages kids to garden, which fosters their natural curiosity in a safe environment. Gardening is an activity that can help everyone regardless of their skill level.

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

💚May is Mental Health Awareness Month!💚

Crusader Community Health uses an integrated model of treatment in which mental health and substance use treatment services are provided in a primary care setting. That means patients at Crusader can access Behavioral Health services as part of their primary care at whichever primary care clinic is most convenient.

Learn more about our Behavioral Health team, and request an appointment through My Crusader Portal, or call 815-490-1600: crusaderhealth.org/specialties/behavioral-health

Crusader’s Behavioral Health programming is funded, in part, by the voter approved half-cent tax for mental health services from the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board.

05/19/2026

Crusader Community Health is dedicated to caring for kids with quality medical, dental and behavioral health care. We’ll support your family every step of the way.

Last year, Crusader cared for 25,000 pediatric patients:
• ADHD treatment
• Asthma education & treatment
• Behavioral screenings
• Chronic diseases
• Developmental screenings
• Immunizations
• Lead screening
• Medical care for special needs
• Referrals to community resources
• School & sports physicals
• Well-child exams and check-ups

Schedule an appointment today: 815-490-1600 or visit www.CrusaderHealth.org to learn more.

05/18/2026

THANK YOU, COSMO CLUB! The Crusader Community Health Foundation recently received a $10,000 grant from the Cosmo Club of Rockford. For more than 30 years, the Cosmo Club has generously supported Crusader through diabetic patient care. Their donations have had an impact on thousands of patients and their families.

Pictured here: Crusader Director of Clinical Quality Sean Peterson, President & CEO Sam Miller, Cosmo Larry Lazzerini, Cosmo John Johnson, Crusader Foundation Director Eric Wilson

05/15/2026

💚May is Mental Health Awareness Month!💚

Crusader Community Health uses an integrated model of treatment in which mental health and substance use treatment services are provided in a primary care setting. That means patients at Crusader can access Behavioral Health services as part of their primary care at whichever primary care clinic is most convenient.

Learn more about our Behavioral Health team, and request an appointment through My Crusader Portal, or call 815-490-1600: crusaderhealth.org/specialties/behavioral-health

Crusader’s Behavioral Health programming is funded, in part, by the voter approved half-cent tax for mental health services from the Winnebago County Community Mental Health Board. See less