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Beyond the ER: A $1.8 Million Partnership Reshaping Emergency Room Services in Cook County

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 […]

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Thresholds Statement on Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Budget Address

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 […]

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Thresholds CEO Mark Ishaug Joins Powerful Panel to Tackle Mental Health Stigma and Spark Change

Thresholds CEO Mark Ishaug recently joined fellow behavioral health advocates in an insightful discussion addressing mental health and the media. Hosted by C-Strategies and the Publicity Club of Chicago, the panel, titled “Communicating Mental Health: Best Practices and Beyond,” delved into the urgent need to reshape discussions around mental health, and a journalist’s role in […]

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Thresholds Awarded $2 Million For Additional Certified Behavioral Health Clinics

The two grants are renewable for up to four years and will expand services for the communities in Kankakee County and Chicago’s South Side FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 21, 2023 Today, Thresholds was awarded two grants totaling $2 million, renewable for up to four years, to create two additional Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics […]

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Benji’s Story

Benjamin, also known as Benji, had experienced significant hardship, including the loss of his biological mom to Leukemia at the age of six. He was also diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Benji faced a terrible break-up in his personal life, and he had begun to spiral into a very deep depression. “My mom saw […]

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