We are thrilled by Governor Pritzker’s announcement today to appoint David T. Jones as the state’s newly established Chief Behavioral Health Officer. This appointment, in addition to the Governor’s appointment of Dr. Dana Weiner to lead the Children’s Transformation Initiative, are major steps forward in investing in access to care for Illinoisans of all ages […]
Thursday, May 5, 2022 5 PM – 9 PM CT […]
President Joe Biden released a bold vision for a national mental health strategy, which he mentioned during his State of the Union speech last night. We stand with the President of the United States, Members of Congress, and advocates across our state and country to make sure President Biden’s plan becomes a reality. His plan […]
Virtual Reality Job Interview Training (VR-JIT) can help promote employment among people who experience serious mental health conditions and are engaged in individual placement and support (IPS), according to a federally-funded research study conducted at Thresholds with the University of Michigan. IPS — an evidence-based model of supported employment — focuses on assessment, rapid job […]
With the need for treatment at an all-time high, Thresholds applauds Governor Pritzker for committing to an additional $140 million to meet the behavioral health needs of communities across Illinois in his proposed budget today, as well as $40 million for innovation. We stand with Governor Pritzker, as we do with House Majority Leader Greg […]
