Recovery Centers of America at St. Charles

10/25/2025

10/24/2025

October is National Substance Use Prevention Month.

This week’s Substance Guide focuses on the dangers of “legal” or over-the-counter substances like kratom, nitazenes, tianeptine, and 7-Hydroxy-7 (7-OH).

Though sold in stores and gas stations, these drugs can act on the same brain receptors as opioids—putting users at risk for dependence, withdrawal, and overdose.

Learn more about how to recognize the signs and stay safe: https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/substance-guide/

10/24/2025

👻 Join us for some spooky fun!
RCA at Westminster is hosting our 1st Annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 1–3 PM!
Bring your family, decorate your trunk, and enjoy treats with fellow RCA Alumni! 🍬

Want to join the fun? Email Peter Gregory at 📧 pgregory@recoverycoa.com to sign up to decorate your car and hand out candy.

🏆 Prizes for Best Dressed Trunks!
1st: $25 gift card | 2nd: $15 | 3rd: $10

10/22/2025

Our alumni program extends beyond completing treatment; it fosters fellowship, ongoing connections, a sense of community, and continued recovery. RCA at Capital Region’s alumni coordinator, Brittany Rieman, reminds us that recovery doesn’t end at the door; it’s a journey we walk together.

Read more here:

Not only does Brittany Rieman consider herself a rolling ball of sunshine, but she guarantees a smile from each person who walks through the door at Recovery Centers of America.

10/20/2025

October is National Substance Use Prevention Month.

This Substance Guide focuses on some of the most dangerous illicit substances — co***ne, m**hamphetamine, he**in, and fentanyl. These powerful drugs carry serious risks, from heart damage and psychosis to fatal overdose—especially when fentanyl is involved.

Learn the signs, understand the dangers, and know that help is always available.

Learn More: https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/substance-guide/

Together, we can reduce stigma, promote awareness, and support recovery for all.

10/10/2025

One year of RESCU 💙
We came together at Bracebridge Hall to celebrate a milestone of healing, courage, and community.

RESCU — short for Resilience, Empowerment, Safety & Care for Uniformed Heroes — is RCA’s program for first responders, veterans, and service members, built around shared experience and strength in recovery.

🎥 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/HBr3yiaBMKw?si=If5BzsvAcDwVBzvV

10/10/2025

You are not alone. 💙

On this , we’re raising awareness for the 9.2 million U.S. adults living with both addiction and mental illness.

At RCA, we believe recovery means healing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to save one million lives impacted by substance use and mental health disorders, one person at a time.

💙 Your comeback starts here.
📞 Call 1-833-30-RECOVERY
🔗 Learn more: https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/blogs/world-mental-health-day-2025-a-path-to-healing-for-addiction-and-mental-health/

10/10/2025

October is National Substance Use Prevention Month.

Every October, we come together to raise awareness and share resources that can save lives.

This weeks substance guide breaks down the risks of commonly misused prescription meds like Adderall, Ambien, Xanax, Benzos, and Klonopin—and what to look for if someone you love is struggling.

Learn More: https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/substance-guide/

Let’s break the stigma and start the conversation.

09/30/2025

🎉 What an incredible day at the grand opening event of Recovery Centers of America Outpatient Services in Rolling Meadows — our third treatment center in Illinois!

We celebrated alongside community partners, local leaders, and our dedicated RCA team as we prepared to open our doors to provide life-saving addiction treatment and support.

From heartfelt conversations to cutting the ribbon, this event marked the beginning of many recovery journeys that will start right here in Rolling Meadows. 💜

📸 Take a look at some of the highlights from the day
🔗 Learn more: https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/blogs/recovery-centers-of-america-opens-third-center-in-illinois/

09/29/2025

Join fellow RCA at Devon alumni, friends, and family for our first sober tailgate as the Philadelphia Eagles take on New York!

📅 Sunday, October 26, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:15 PM EST
📍 Lincoln Financial Field Stadium Lot (exact location TBA)

We’ll have:
🌭 Hot dogs & tailgate games
🎟️ Raffles* for Eagles tickets + a swag basket from RCA, Liquid Death, and the Eagles

RSVP Now & Learn More: https://extended.recoverycentersofamerica.com/rca-eagles-sober-tailgate

09/25/2025

Today we celebrate 2 years of hope and healing at RCA at Greenville. 💜

Since opening our doors on September 25, 2023, we’ve:
✨ Helped save over 1,500 lives
✨ Supported 50 families through Family Services
✨ Welcomed nearly 900 alumni back to connect and grow together
✨ Expanded from 23 to 117 beds across 5 units, with a full continuum of care
✨ Become in network with 11 insurance companies to expand access to life-saving care

These are stories of courage, healing, and possibility. Thank you to our incredible team, alumni, families, and community partners who make recovery possible, not only during , but every single day.

💜 If you or a loved one needs help, call us at 833-30-RECOVERY or visit https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/locations/greenville/

09/08/2025

✨💜 Hope and healing are within reach. 💜✨

This September, RCA at St. Charles is glowing purple for National Recovery Month — a beacon of hope to every individual and family in our community.

Join us at Recovery Centers of America as we shine a light on recovery in Illinois:
-Snap a photo of our purple lights and tag us
-Share this post to spread the message of hope across Illinois
-Comment what or who lights YOU up during Recovery Month

Call 1-800-RECOVERY or visit https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/locations/st-charles-il/ to get help for yourself or your loved one now.

When one person chooses recovery, our whole community shines brighter. ✨

09/03/2025

This September, we join the nation in celebrating National Recovery Month. At Recovery Centers of America at St. Charles, we provide the same trusted standard of care you’ll find at every RCA facility—compassionate treatment, clinical excellence, and a community committed to your recovery.

Behind our doors is hope, healing, and a team ready to walk with you every step of the way. 💜

Your comeback starts here.

📞 Call 833-30-RECOVERY (833-307-3268) today.

04/19/2025

For many, Easter is a time for family, renewal, and new beginnings. But for others, it’s a quiet reminder of hidden struggles—battles with substance use, mental health, or feeling stuck.

At Recovery Centers of America, we’ve seen it time and again: someone walks in thinking all is lost, only to find that hope was never gone. It was just waiting to be rediscovered.

Hope is always in season. Even on the hardest days. Especially during the holidays.

If you or someone you love is ready for change, we’re here 24/7, every day of the year.

📞 833-30-RECOVERY
🌐 recoverycentersofamerica.com

04/17/2025

📍 Coming Summer 2025: RCA Rolling Meadows

We’re proud to announce our third Illinois location is opening in Rolling Meadows—a comfortable and tranquil 4,600 sq. ft. outpatient facility with capacity to support over 350 patient visits per week.

On a mission to save one million lives, RCA continues expanding access to evidence-based addiction treatment, now including:
✅ PHP, IOP & GOP programs
✅ Group, individual, and family counseling
✅ Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT)

📞 Call 833-30-RECOVERY
🌐 recoverycentersofamerica.com

📰 Read the official announcement:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/prominent-recovery-center-set-to-open-third-location-in-illinois-302427885.html

04/16/2025

What You Need to Know About Getting Sober
"If you're out there, desperate and ready to begin recovery, here’s what you’ve got to do: don’t think about the future. Focus on the feeling you have when you don’t want to use."

04/11/2025

Be Part of the Mission: Saving a Million Lives 💙

Join us in celebrating the anniversaries of RCA Danvers + RCA Westminster, and the expansion of our services at RCA Westminster!
Let’s make a lasting impact—together.
🔗 RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4bHjaEl

04/04/2025

From Stanley Cup Glory to Recovery: Hockey Hall of Famer Kevin Stevens Shares his Powerful Story at RCA Danvers.
Read the full article (requires $0.99 fee): https://tinyurl.com/4thkyyh9
Photo courtesy of The Salem News, April 2025

03/31/2025

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.🌟

Jonathan began his recovery journey at RCA in 2017. The dignity and respect he received empowered him to break the cycle of addiction.

💬 “The cycle of addiction can be broken. RCA is here to do it—one day at a time.” – Jonathan

𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦. 𝘞𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱.

📞 Call us today 833-717-3268 or visit us online to learn more. https://bit.ly/429wRHE

03/14/2025

𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀! 🧠 We're offering a FREE and VIRTUAL CEU event!

Discover how Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques can enhance traditional 12-step recovery programs and better support someone's healing journey.

📅 Date: Thursday, March 27th
🕒 Time: 10:30AM - 12:00PM EST (Virtual Event)

Tag a friend or colleague who should join you for this session! 👥

𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥—𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://bit.ly/43CgSnS

12/31/2024

Embracing 2025 as a journey of healing and self-discovery in recovery. Every day is a new page in our story of growth and resilience. Here's to hope, strength, and the beautiful path ahead.

12/30/2024

Fran is a consistent example of what it means to serve those in need with a compassionate heart. She is dedicated to her patients, goes above and beyond to assure her patients receive their MAT medications outside her scheduled hours, calls in scripts on the weekends, if needed, so patients don’t go into withdrawal, and assures patient safety is a number one priority. Fran is usually the first one in and the last to leave. Her charting is always on time. Even when Fran’s schedule is booked back-to-back, if a patient calls that she hasn’t seen in a while, she finds time to squeeze the patient in to make sure the patient is okay. Fran takes the time to make all patients feel heard and understood, while educating them on MAT and the importance of safe care at all levels of care. Fran attends community events with our team to assure more people have access to MAT education.

Fran also cares very much about the people she works with. She dressed as a pilgrim at Thanksgiving to bring us joy and planned “SOUPer Wednesday”, a soup day to increase team connectedness. Fran’s kindness, humor, and joyful spirit is infectious around the office. We are so lucky to have her as a part of the RCA St. Charles Team.

Additionally, on November 1, 2024, Fran led our IP Nursing team in successfully running a code blue on a patient who was unresponsive. Thanks to her expertise in emergency medicine, her unmatched leadership skills, and competence in everything she does, this patient was sent to the hospital with a chance and returned to RCA alive and well.

We are so grateful to have Fran on our team here at RCA. She’s an inspiration to all of Nursing with her consistently high quality of care, her dedication to patient education, and her innate sense of mentorship. Despite this skillset, Fran continues to be a lifelong learner – actively seeking opportunities for growth and furthering her own education. She has this gift where she’s able to exude all of these qualities in the most selfless ways, with the utmost humility. Plain and simple, Fran is an asset to every team at STC - she truly just makes everything better.