Former Nesco native Frank Ware was honored posthumously with the naming of the "Rosecrance Ware Center".
“It feels right to name this building in honor of Frank Ware, who dedicated his entire career to improving the lives of people with serious mental illness,” Eaton said. “When Frank died in February, we already had linked our agencies and we were working on the steps that have led to the official merger.
“The goal is the same now as it was then — to be at the forefront of integrating services in order to improve care for individuals who need treatment for addiction, mental illness or both conditions,” Eaton said.
Eaton emphasized that, under the merger, Rosecrance will continue the mission of serving individuals with serious, chronic mental illness.
“Our intent is not only to continue that mission, but to grow it,” he said. “For 22 years, Frank was the conscience of our community when it came to providing respectful care to people who are too often stigmatized and pushed to the margins.
“When others didn’t want to see them, Frank looked them in the eye, sat down beside them and listened to what they needed,” Eaton said.
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