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Thresholds Named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace 2024

For the 11th year in a row, Thresholds has been named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey. Tying our highest ranking ever, Thresholds is #6 among 26 large company winners, and the only nonprofit in that category. “Being on this list speaks to the compassionate, […]

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Illinois Declares October 2024 Recovery Support Celebration Month

  October 2024 is now Recovery Support Celebration Month in Illinois. Officially proclaimed by Governor JB Pritzker, Recovery Support Celebration Month honors the unique contributions individuals with lived experience bring to the mental health field by empowering others on their journey to recovery and wellness.   His proclamation recognizes the “unparalleled positive impact made by Recovery […]

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Sonya Massey: Say Her Name

  We write you today with deep sorrow, anger, and heartbreak over the tragic death of Sonya Massey. Sonya was a Black woman in clear mental health distress who called law enforcement for help, only to be fatally shot by one of the officers entrusted to assist her. Our hearts break for Ms. Massey, her family, […]

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Influential New Laws Expand Mental Healthcare in Illinois

Thresholds is thrilled to share the upcoming signage of several critical bills that will significantly improve access to quality care for Illinois residents. These bills will eliminate prior authorization for mental health stays (HB5395: Healthcare Protection Act), restrict junk insurance (HB2499: Eliminating Junk Insurance), and other instrumental changes to improve access to mental healthcare. The […]

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Major Bill Improving Access to Mental Healthcare Through Private Insurance Passes Illinois House

Illinois has taken a monumental step in the advancement of mental healthcare accessibility with the passage of HB4475 HFA2 in the Illinois House of Representatives. Securing an impressive 86-20 bipartisan vote, this bill serves as a significant victory for mental health advocates state-wide.  HB4475 HFA2 addresses critical gaps in commercial insurance coverage, paving the way […]

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