Thresholds Named a 2026 Top Workplace by Chicago Tribune for 13th Year in a Row

This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from employees. The Top Workplaces awards are based on staff feedback about their experiences in the workplace, making this honor a reflection of the people who bring Thresholds’ mission to life every day.

Across Thresholds, more than 1,300 staff work together toward a shared goal: helping people living with serious mental illnesses and substance use conditions reclaim their lives. From clinical and community-based services to housing, peer support, administration, finance, and countless other roles, every member of Team Thresholds contributes to that mission.

“Being recognized as a Top Workplace for the 13th year in a row is something we are incredibly proud of,” said President and CEO Mark Ishaug. “But what makes this recognition so meaningful is that it reflects the voices of our staff. Their compassion, collaboration, resilience, and commitment to our mission are what make Thresholds the organization it is.”

This recognition is something to celebrate, but it is also something we never want to take for granted. Building a strong workplace means continuing to listen to staff, learn from their experiences, and find new ways to ensure people feel valued, heard, and supported.

“Our staff shows up every day for our clients, our communities, and one another,” Mark Ishaug shared. “I’m incredibly grateful for the work they do and proud to be part of Team Thresholds.”

Thank you to every member of Team Thresholds who makes this recognition possible. Here’s to 13 years as a Top Workplace and to continuing to build a workplace where people can do meaningful work, grow, collaborate, and make an impact.

Want to be part of what comes next? Join Team Thresholds and build a career where your work makes a difference. Explore current opportunities and learn more at thresholds.org/careers.