Recovery Centers of America Outpatient 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, methamphetamine, 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/

09/03/2025

This September, we join the nation in celebrating National Recovery Month. At Recovery Centers of America Outpatient Services 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.

08/14/2025

We’re proud to be recognized as one of Illinois’ top addiction treatment centers on Newsweek’s 2025 list. This achievement reflects our dedication to providing evidence-based, compassionate care that supports every patient’s unique recovery journey.

At St. Charles, we believe in meeting you where you are, surrounding you with a team that supports you every step forward. Your comeback story can start here.

Thank you to our staff and the St. Charles community for making this recognition possible.

🔗 Learn more: https://recoverycentersofamerica.com/blogs/recovery-centers-of-america-earns-national-recognition-on-newsweeks-2025-best-treatment-centers-list/

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

03/14/2025

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

01/24/2025

We’re thrilled to see Dr. Stephen Holtsford, Medical Director at Recovery Centers of America St. Charles and member of the Kane County Opioid Task Force, featured once again on Yahoo.com!

In Yahoo Life’s article, “Best Nonalcoholic Drinks of 2025, Tested and Reviewed by Registered Dietitians”, Dr. Holtsford shares powerful insights about alcohol’s impact on the body:

👉 "Alcohol is very hard on the body and affects multiple organs. It's hard on our digestive systems, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, and liver, and increases the risk of many cancers."

Choosing a sober lifestyle has far-reaching health benefits, and we’re proud to have Dr. Holtsford leading the conversation.

Check out the full article here: https://ca.style.yahoo.com/best-non-alcoholic-drinks-151703165.html?guccounter=1

Functional non-alcoholic spirits, aperitifs, alcohol-removed wines and non-alc beers. We tested 21 beverages. Here's what you should try and what you should avoid.

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.

12/25/2024

Sharing love, light, and hope this holiday season. May these days surround you with cherished family and friends, while nurturing your path of recovery and renewal. Here's to building strength and welcoming brighter tomorrows.