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 […]
Chicago, IL – Thresholds, a leading provider of community mental health and substance use services in Illinois, is proud to announce our recognition as one of Chicago’s 2024 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®. This marks the eighth year that Thresholds has received this honor. “This recognition is a direct reflection of the incredible […]
In an instrumental advancement of healthcare access and support for Cook County residents, Thresholds is proud to announce a new $1.8 million partnership with Cook County Health for enhanced emergency mental health services and aftercare called the Assertive Community Linkage Program. This transformative new program, funded over three years, will address the recurring instance of […]
Thresholds has joined forces with 26 other statewide partners in filing an amicus brief in the landmark case of Johnson v. Grants Pass. The case, scheduled for oral arguments on April 22, 2024, is the first Supreme Court case in decades to hear a case related to homelessness. Originating from Grants Pass, Oregon, the case […]
Chicago, IL – In the State of the State and budget address yesterday, Governor JB Pritzker outlined his administration’s priorities for Illinois in the next fiscal year. We applaud the Governor for his continued commitment to improve access to mental health and substance use treatment and to address the root causes of poverty, homelessness, and […]
