On October 15, immigration agents detained Omar Huerta Cisneros, a permanent U.S. resident living with schizophrenia, near his home in Chicago. His family had no information about his whereabouts for nearly two weeks, and reports indicate he was released far from home without support. (read the full Block Club Chicago story here) This case is an […]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Last night, in the final hours of the fall veto session, the Illinois General Assembly approved HB1085, landmark legislation spearheaded by Thresholds to strengthen mental health parity and improve access to care for people with private insurance coverage. The bill, which passed with strong bipartisan support, marks a historic sea change by […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
