We are excited to share that, because of the amazing support we received from this year's "You've Got a Friend" Scholarships Gala in memory of Gary, we were able to raise over $20,000 -AND- we MET OUR ENDOWMENT GOAL OF $50,000!!! Gary's legacy and impact will continue on through this fund, supporting future scholarships to students enrolled in the Master of Social Work program at St. Ambrose!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this possible! We know Gary would be incredibly humbled by your support!
12/01/2025
11/27/2025
🍂🍂 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! 🍂🍂
Today, and everyday, we're thankful for YOU!
11/25/2025
🌟GRATEFUL FOR COMMUNITY KINDNESS🌟 The RiverGroup by Epique Realty showcased remarkable heart and community kindness through their donation of HyVee Thanksgiving meal boxes to our Transitions clients, providing many families with a full, traditional holiday meal.
Thank you Desiree and team!! 🧡🤎
11/22/2025
DAY 7 of !!
THERE’S STILL TIME!!!
Our campaign is winding down, but you haven’t missed your chance yet! What greater gift this holiday season than to make a BIG IMPACT in the life of someone who is struggling! A gift of any amount would help provide crucial mental health services to OUR COMMUNITY! Will you join us? Don’t miss your chance to DONATE NOW!!
Transitions
Attn: Tree of Giving
PO Box 4238
Rock Island, IL 61204
11/21/2025
A Friday feel-good shoutout to The Atlas Collective - Brews & Books for partnering with us in their beautiful, cozy, inclusive space for our free mental health event, 'Unwrapping Emotions: Staying Grounded through the Holidays' Highs and Lows.' We truly enjoyed interacting with a great group of attendees who shared their highs and lows during this time of year and engaging in further connection with a fun creative arts activity to build coping tools for the holidays.
Thank you to our clinicians, Abigail Thompson and Makayla Roenfeldt for their passion and commitment to this important topic!
11/20/2025
DAY 5 of !!
What exactly does your support to mean? It means providing access to mental health services for those who are struggling.
Transitions
Attn: Tree of Giving
PO Box 4238
Rock Island, IL 61204
11/18/2025
DAY 3 of !!
Mental illness can affect ANYONE! And everyone’s illness is unique to their own experience, which also means everyone’s need for services is unique. Your gift to our 5th Annual supports comprehensive services (Gifts of Impact) to work for these unique, individual circumstances and helps bring stability to everyone looking for clarity in times of difficulty. Ultimately, your support is a commitment to improving the mental health of our community!
Transitions
Attn: Tree of Giving
PO Box 4238
Rock Island, IL 61204
11/16/2025
TODAY'S THE DAY!!!!
We are excited to announce the return of our 5th ANNUAL campaign! Join us over the next seven days as we continue to share how YOUR SUPPORT can make a HUGE impact! So, PLEASE JOIN US in making a difference this holiday season!
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." -Aesop
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~ We developed from a small group of families with adult children struggling with mental health challenges, who came together to discuss how to meet the needs of their loved ones. From there, our original organization (Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Rock Island and Mercer County) was born.
~ Starting with our 6-bed residential facility, we expanded to 16 beds in our Residential Program, where individuals who have difficulties living on their own can learn the skills necessary to live independently.
~ Early on we recognized that individuals with mental illnesses are very capable and, in most cases, want to be productive and independent, so we opened the first of what ultimately would be four businesses where we trained and employed those struggling with mental health challenges.
~ Soon after, we established our Community Employment Training and Placement Services where we help those we serve find, prepare for, attain and maintain jobs in the community.
~ We then took on our first government NISH contract that provided well-paid government work for our clientele at the Rock Island Arsenal.
~ A few years later, we were awarded the Johnson & Johnson Award for excellence in our Individual Placement and Support Employment Program.
~ We followed that by expanding to include Therapy Services, focusing on helping those with long-standing, deep-seated issues, often related to trauma.
~ We started offering Youth Therapy and Counseling Services to those as young as five in the schools and at home. We currently are in over 26 schools.
~ Soon after, we established our Psychiatric Services, providing to individuals who would benefit from medication.
~ We were instrumental in the establishment of Rock Island County Mental Health Court to help those having difficulties in the justice system get their lives back on track.
~ That was followed by taking a leading role in the Scott County Mental Health Court and along with that, we opened our Iowa Quad Cities office, providing Tele-Psychiatric and Therapy Services.
~ Currently, we are renovating our new building in Rock Island so we can expand our services even more to those who need them most, as well as significant renovations to our Moline location and Residential Program homes.
