by RCC | Jul 17, 2017 | News
As part of a plan to increase organizational sustainability and enhance programming and impact, we are pleased to announces the promotion of Barb Thayer to the position of Executive Director. This reorganization–which included the elimination of three...
by RCC | Jun 20, 2017 | News
Adolescence is a pivotal time during which young people experience new and exciting, yet sometimes uneasy transitions. Young adults face the daunting tasks of maintaining social relationships with peers and family, juggling academics and extracurricular activities,...
by RCC | May 11, 2017 | News
Parenting adolescents isn’t easy. This is especially true when it comes to keeping our kids away from alcohol and drugs. In 2016, the Monitoring the Future Survey reported that 3% of 8th graders, 10% of 10th graders and 16% of 12th graders admit to binge drinking. ...
by RCC | May 9, 2017 | News
Marijuana is in the news daily. While only a few states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, many others, including Illinois, permit its medical use. These new laws have caused many young people to believe that marijuana is safe. To make informed...
by RCC | May 3, 2017 | News
In our culture, the word “stressed” is too often used to describe how we’re feeling. One in five 9-17 year olds are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder each year. How can we become calmer, more positive, even happier people, and help our kids to be happier as well?...