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 […]
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois stands to lose billions in federal funds for Medicaid, SNAP, and other essential safety-net programs as implementation of HR1, the federal reconciliation package, takes shape. These cuts pose a serious, long-term threat to behavioral health services for both rural and urban communities alike, deepening Illinois’ existing structural deficit. The stakes for families, […]
At Thresholds, food access can be the difference between stability and crisis. Many of the people we serve live on extremely limited incomes, and for some, SNAP is their only reliable way to afford groceries. Supporting access to food is part of how our staff help remove barriers to stability and independence. Every day, staff […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO, Ill – Last Friday, Governor Pritzker signed House Bill 1085 (HB1085) into law, codifying key measures to strengthen access to behavioral health care for Illinoisans with state-regulated private insurance. “Signing HB1085 into law is the last step in a years long journey to bolster existing parity legislation,” said Mark Ishaug, Thresholds […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Housing Advocates Urge HUD to Avoid Forcing Thousands of Illinoisans into Homelessness In a letter to Secretary Scott Turner, advocates outline importance of maintaining funding for housing programs CHICAGO, Ill. — Yesterday, nearly 300 groups from across Illinois sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott […]
