“There’s no zip code that doesn’t have mental illness. It doesn’t matter where you were headed — once it hits, you’re not going there at the pace you were before. And your family is deeply impacted, too.” I was in my mid-30s, and I knew I wanted to help people experiencing homelessness. I just didn’t […]
“We had every resource at our disposal. Good insurance. Connections. And I still couldn’t get my loved one the right care. That’s when I thought — what must this possibly be like for someone who has none of that?” One of my family members went through severe depression and other struggles. We spent years trying […]
Behind every mission is a “why.”At Thresholds, our Board of Directors brings more than leadership – they bring personal conviction, lived experiences, and powerful moments that shape their commitment to mental health. We’re asking board members to share the stories behind their support: what moved them, what keeps them engaged, and why they continue to […]
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 […]
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, […]
