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Building a Better Community
Thresholds is an organization built on the idea of community. At the core of Thresholds is its people. Our members that we serve, a dedicated and highly trained staff, and our community and funding partners converge to make Thresholds one of the greatest institutions in Chicago that is synonymous with recovery from mental illness.
We need you to become part of our community. If you are interested in finding a rewarding, challenging and meaningful job helping others, please click here to see our current job openings and to apply. We offer many competitive benefits as an employee at Thresholds. As a community partner, you will help enrich and change lives affected by mental illness.
Are you looking for a unique volunteer or internship opportunity? Click here to learn more about what Thresholds can offer you!
Whether you choose to donate financially, attend one of our special events, or volunteer your time to our Associates Board or one of our advisory boards, you will be joining us in our mission to help people reclaim their lives and have a brighter future!
About Working at Thresholds
Thresholds provides excellent opportunities for career development and promotion and has been voted as one of Chicago's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to work for in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Thresholds also offers an exemplary benefits package that includes 15 vacation days for full-time staff in the first year of employment. Unparalleled in-house employee training and development programs and a supportive management team distinguish Thresholds from other employers. Thresholds encourages individuals who have experienced mental health recovery to apply. EOE M/F/D/V
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Thresholds held its Young at Heart Benefit at The Field Museum on January 30, 2010, raising $300,000. For information about Young at Heart, contact the development department at (773) 572-5300.
Upcoming Events
Run the Marathon!
Thinking about running the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon? Run it with the Thresholds Marathon Team! Meet training buddies, get free membership in CARA, and make a difference in the lives of Thresholds’ members. Learn more on the team’s website.
Urban Meadows Delivers
Looking for flowers, plants and other gifts? Look no further than Urban Meadows, Chicago's only non-profit florist. Whether you need a special birthday arrangement or flowers for a large event or wedding, Urban Meadows has you covered. Visit their Web site for more information.
Donate Today
With your support, we can expand our reach, improve our access to care, and strengthen the impact of every dollar spent on programs.
Our Mission
Thresholds assists and inspires people with severe mental illnesses to reclaim their lives by providing the supports, skills and the respectful encouragement that they need to achieve hopeful and successful futures.
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