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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
