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Two people interact with a yellow service dog wearing a vest while one person pets the dog.
Mental & Behavioral Health

Healing Our Healers Improves Health for All

Philanthropic support helps Rush invest in the well-being of health care providers, faculty, staff and students

A man wearing mlitary gear and wearing sunglasses stands near a a military vehicle.
Mental & Behavioral Health

From Surviving to Thriving 

Tom’s Journey to the Road Home 

People serving themselves food from large containers on a table with plates, utensils, and packaged items.
Mental & Behavioral Health

Building Connection and Hope

Together, Rush’s Road Home Program, Rush student volunteers and A Safe Haven Foundation help Chicago-area veterans build community, improve mental health and take steps toward stability

Fitha Dahana-Ellis stands on the beach with her husband and two children, who are running in the sand.
Mental & Behavioral Health

Speaking Candidly About PTSD

Road Home Program gives Fitha Dahana-Ellis and her husband tools to cope with the trauma that can affect veterans, service members and caregivers

Woman staring out window at snow
Mental & Behavioral Health

More Than Just the Winter Blues?

Learn how to recognize and take control of SAD

Ron Gidwitz poses for a photo in front of a blurry background.
Health Equity

Lifting Up the Road Home’s Mission

Ambassador Ron Gidwitz paved way for early program growth and continues advocacy today

Thanksgiving during COVID
Mental & Behavioral Health

Navigating Family Gatherings in Tense Times

Advice for handling tricky situations that may surface this holiday season

Burgans family at sunset
Mental & Behavioral Health

From Client to Counselor

Road Home alum uses lessons learned to help others

People participate in a Road Home Program session.
Mental & Behavioral Health

Built Upon a Strong Foundation

McCormick Foundation serves as financial supporter and thought partner to Road Home since program’s inception

Modie Lavin speaks to a group of seated people.
Mental & Behavioral Health

The Journey Along the Road Home

Three perspectives on 10 years of progress