Communities in Illinois face a growing challenge: local jails often hold people with mental health needs, but do not have the resources to care for them. Without timely intervention, individuals can linger for weeks, or even months; their conditions worsening while waiting for what’s next. For too long, this has been the unjust reality for […]
In a major step toward protecting Chicago’s affordable housing market, Thresholds has officially acquired The Glenn Apartments, a 100-unit single-room occupancy (SRO) building in the historic Uptown neighborhood. This acquisition supports Thresholds’ mission to provide housing and services, ensuring all residents, including 61 existing members, can stay in their homes and preserving The Glenn as […]
Thresholds has been recognized nationally as a USA TODAY Top Workplace, ranking #65 out of 1,526 organizations! The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures. This year, more than 42,000 organizations were invited to participate. The winners are recognized for their commitment to fostering a workplace environment that […]
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, […]
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 […]
