U.S President Joe Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act on Saturday, making an unprecedented investment in mental health and substance use treatment. The Act also takes the first major steps in gun safety laws in nearly 30 years. Thresholds applauds this legislation as a major step forward in both mental health funding and community […]
Today, Thresholds Mobile Crisis Response Unit (MCRT) is officially in operation. This new program provides access to emergency mental health intervention by Thresholds clinicians, acting as an alternative to hospitalization or police response. Program Director, Manuel Meza explains more about MCRT. What is the Mobile Crisis Response Team? The Mobile Crisis Response Team is a […]
In the last year, Thresholds’ Emerge and MindStrong Programs have made strides in reducing psychiatrical hospitalization among young adults living with mental health conditions. Both programs are dedicated to assisting youth and young adults from all backgrounds living with conditions that include schizophrenia spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders and trauma-related disorders. The […]
We are so excited to share the news that Thresholds is launching a new, independent entity called Thresholds Health later this summer. Thresholds Health will be a full-service primary care health center that serves both existing Thresholds clients and members of communities on the west side of Chicago.The first Thresholds Health clinic will be located in Chicago’s […]
Chicago, IL – Thresholds, one of the largest providers of community mental health and substance use services in Illinois, has been named one of Chicago’s 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work® – for the sixth time. This honor is awarded to companies with a strong commitment to a healthy, happy workplace. “Thresholds is a […]
