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Kates ROSC Council

A Community-DrivenRecovery-Oriented System of Care

About ROSC

Recovery Oriented Systems of Care ROSC is a network of organizations and services within the community that provides resources and solutions to those in or seeking recovery, family, friends, and the community.

ROSC Councils build collaborations in their communities that connect everyone who can support recovery. This may include local hospitals, primary care, mental health, law enforcement, local business owners, local government representatives and policy makers, persons with lived experience and SUD intervention, treatment, prevention, and recovery support service providers.

Illinois Department of Human Services' Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) has implemented local ROSC Councils in numerous communities through its Recovery Oriented Systems of Care - Illinois Statewide Network (ROSC-ISN) program.

Community-Driven

Local councils led by the people they serve

Person-Centered

Tailored support for every individual's journey

Holistic Recovery

Addressing mind, body, and social well-being

Peer Leadership

Guided by those with lived experience

Focus Communities

Since 2007

Monthly Recovery Meetings

50+

Community Partners

100%

Free Services

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Community Voices

"The ROSC council gave me a place to belong when I had nowhere else to turn. The peer support and community connections changed the trajectory of my recovery."
-- Community Member, Burbank

"Being able to connect with local hospitals, law enforcement, and recovery providers all through one council has been transformative for our neighborhood."
-- Recovery Advocate, Ashburn

"The monthly meetings and Naloxone trainings have equipped our family with the knowledge and resources we needed to support our loved one's journey."
-- Family Member, Auburn Gresham

Ready to Make a Difference in Your Community?

Whether you are in recovery, supporting a loved one, or a provider looking to connect -- there is a place for you at the ROSC table. Join us at our next event or reach out to get involved.

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News

Quarterly Recap

2026 Observances in Review

Highlights from the prevention and recovery observances Kates ROSC celebrated with our community.

Q2 · May 10–16, 2026

National Prevention Week

We celebrated every facet of prevention, highlighted innovation, and shared how prevention keeps our communities and young people healthy and safe.

Clarified misperceptions, including that alcohol is linked to seven types of cancer.
Encouraged parents and guardians not to provide alcohol to youth.
Thanked prevention coalitions, law enforcement, and alcohol enforcement agents for their partnership.

Q3 · September 2026

National Recovery Month

We joined SAMHSA and communities nationwide to celebrate recovery and build recovery-ready communities under the theme Recovery. Hope. Healing.

Governor JB Pritzker signed the 2026 Illinois Recovery Month Proclamation. View proclamation
Shared weekly posts and a Week 1 video message reminding everyone: you are not alone.
Hosted community forums led by people with lived experience.

Series

About the Recovery & Well-being Series

These educational meetings have been held monthly since 2007 and were formerly known as “Recovery and Empowerment Statewide Calls.” These meetings are for all people living with mental health or substance use challenges, uniquely designed to provide education and support for individuals in publicly funded treatment and recovery services in Illinois.

About Staff Participation

Staff are welcome to listen in as well. However, the primary purpose of the meeting is to ensure that individuals participating in services have an opportunity to receive information, ask questions, and provide input.

Resource

Download & share SAMHSA's 2025 Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month Toolkit

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Grant Opportunity

FY27 Competitive Grant: Gambling Disorder Prevention Services

The Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery has announced a new FY27 grant opportunity for Gambling Disorder Prevention Services, with approximately $3,500,000 in funding available (between $50,000 and $300,000 per award) and 15–25 awards anticipated.

Apply Now

Toolkit

BHWC: Retention in Action — A Toolkit for Behavioral Health Workforce Success

Effective staff retention is essential for delivering quality care and reducing the challenges of turnover. The need is pressing, yet the time and energy it takes to recruit, train, and support staff can be overwhelming. This toolkit is here to help.

In-Person Retention Events: BHWC will host events in Chicago on February 10, 2026, and in Springfield on April 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in both locations.

Kates Community Initiative ROSC Council

Kates Community Initiative (KCI) is committed to transforming lives and strengthening neighborhoods through comprehensive, community-rooted recovery support. We empower individuals impacted by substance use, incarceration, and mental health challenges by providing direct pathways to healing, workforce development, and long-term self-sufficiency. Our mission is to break cycles of recidivism and relapse by addressing the social determinants of recovery—employment, housing stability, peer support, and mental wellness. As part of our Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC), KCI will concentrate its efforts in Burbank, Ashburn, and Auburn Gresham East—communities disproportionately affected by addiction, overdose, untreated mental illness, and systemic barriers to reentry. Through holistic services and strategic partnerships, we aim to restore dignity, opportunity, and purpose to every life we touch.

Community-Driven
Person-Centered
Holistic Recovery Support
Peer Leadership Model

Kates Community Initiatives ROSC Council - Reclaiming Lives and Restoring Hope

Events

We invite all ROSC councils, community members, and recovery support providers to join us for our monthly events and gatherings. Our goals are to: network, fellowship, spread awareness, and increase access to community resources for everyone that supports the ROSC mission. See below for a list of events.