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Report: Illinois' mental health crisis will linger until investments are made in mental health and substance use treatment services

Posted on February 21, 2018

Medicaid revisions – including early treatment for youth, and access to affordable mental healthcare and addiction treatment – are necessary to combat the state’s deadly substance use and mental health crisis. In a report released today, Thresholds, the state’s largest provider of community mental health services, makes several recommendations for the path Illinois must take to […]

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Thresholds response to Governor Rauner’s annual budget address

Posted on February 15, 2018

Illinois’ budget must put the state’s opioid epidemic and mental health crisis front-and-center in more than name only CHICAGO, IL – Yesterday, Governor Rauner outlined spending priorities in his proposed budget for the next fiscal year. While we were pleased that the Administration’s priorities include combating opioid addiction and addressing systemic challenges in access to […]

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Thresholds’ Response to Governor Rauner’s State of the State Address

Posted on January 31, 2018

CHICAGO, IL – This afternoon, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner delivered the annual State of the State address. He began today’s speech by referencing Jane Addams as one of the noteworthy Illinoisans upon whose shoulders we stand as we look to build a better future for our state. As the mother of social work, Addams worked […]

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Donor Spotlight: Boeing

Posted on January 31, 2018

Donor Spotlight: Boeing Chicago-based Boeing is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space, and security systems. The company prides itself on investing in efforts that build, enhance, and contribute to the social fabric of society. Since 2010, Boeing has generously donated more than $250,000 to the Thresholds Veterans […]

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Thresholds opposes Medicaid work requirements and other barriers jeopardizing access to healthcare

Posted on January 18, 2018

CHICAGO, IL – Thresholds opposes any changes to Medicaid which create unnecessary barriers to accessing healthcare, including work requirements. Recently, the federal government issued a notice encouraging states to consider imposing additional restrictions in order to qualify for healthcare through Medicaid – namely work requirements. Medicaid is a health program funded in partnership by the […]

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