Thresholds
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Thresholds is one of the oldest, largest providers of mental health and substance use treatment in Illinois.
Founded in 1959, Thresholds provides healthcare, housing, and hope for thousands of persons with mental illnesses and substance use conditions in Illinois each year. Through care, employment, advocacy, and housing, Thresholds assists and inspires people with mental illnesses to reclaim their lives. Thresholds is one of the oldest and largest providers of recovery services for persons with mental illnesses and substance use conditions in Illinois. We offer more than 33 innovative programs at nearly 100 locations throughout Chicago, the adjacent suburbs, and four surrounding counties. Services include assertive outreach, case management, housing, employment, education, psychiatry, primary care, substance use treatment, and research. Thresholds’ staff meets people where they are – out in the community. Offering services in a community-based setting makes them more accessible and effective and lessens the social exclusion that is often present in the lives of persons living with mental illnesses and substance use conditions. This allows our staff and clients to work on skills, clinical interventions, and recovery that allows them to live independent lives in their own neighborhoods
Our clients are all unique – coming from vastly different backgrounds and arriving with different needs, talents, and hopes. Each client works with our staff to set their own specific short-term goals and objectives, based on their needs, desires, and level of self-sufficiency. Recovery from mental health and substance use conditions is possible. Recovery is a process of finding and living a satisfying and meaningful life, as one defines it for oneself. We assist our clients as they work to reclaim a positive sense of self, and discover their own potential, gifts, and skills.
09/21/2026
Support is just a call away.
September is Su***de Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and ensure people know that support is available when they need it. At Thresholds, we're proud to expand that support through our Mobile Crisis Response Teams, including MCRT South, now available 24 hours a day, five days a week.
When someone is experiencing a mental health crisis, our team provides compassionate, community-based care designed to meet people where they are. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, we are here to help.
Learn more about our Mobile Crisis Response Teams: thresholds.org/crisis
Thank you to all of our dedicated staff and supporters for providing lifesaving services this month, and every month.
09/18/2026
Do you have your tickets?
Play It Forward returns on Thursday with BINGO, local brews, great company, and chances to win prizes from The Book Cellar, TimeLine Theatre, Chicago History Museum, Morton Arboretum, Libro.fm, and more! Plus, this year we're introducing a BRAND NEW scavenger hunt with even more opportunities for fun and prizes. 💙
There are still tickets available for what's sure to be an amazing night of community, connection, and support for mental health at the gorgeous Burning Bush Brewery.
Get your tickets today: https://bit.ly/4hmp7Ki
It's time to assemble your team! We're just over a month away from Play It Forward: BINGO, Bites & A Boost to Mental Health!
Join the Thresholds Junior Board on September 24 for an evening of BINGO, craft brews, tasty bites, great prizes, and community, all in support of Thresholds clients and programs.
Secure your tickets today! We can't wait to see you there: https://bit.ly/4gBH4VJ
09/15/2026
Today is National Voter Registration Day! Today is a reminder that healthy communities depend on people having a voice.
That's why we're encouraging our staff and supporters to take a few minutes today to make sure their voter registration is up to date. Are you registered? This is your sign to double-check!
Check your registration with this handy tool to ensure you're ready for election season: https://bit.ly/4rwP1Qd
Thank you to our friends at Vot-ER – a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to working with healthcare providers to strengthen civic engagement.
09/14/2026
Thresholds is bringing a new mental health crisis resource to McHenry County!
Opening this fall, The Living Room will offer 24/7 walk-in crisis support for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. Located at our expanded Center for Mental Wellbeing in McHenry, the program provides a community-based alternative to emergency services and will be staffed primarily by Recovery Support Specialists with lived experience.
We can't wait to share more with you on this impactful expansion!
Learn more about The Living Room and our growing presence in McHenry County: https://bit.ly/4h2D9ln
09/11/2026
We’re less than 24 hours away from welcoming guests to the 2026 Thresholds Art Gallery in Ravenswood!
Take a sneak peek at just a few of the client-made pieces available at this year’s Ravenswood ArtWalk. Stop by Thresholds on Saturday and Sunday from 11am-6pm to browse the art and meet the artists. 100% of the proceeds go directly to clients, making an already one-of-a-kind piece even more special.
You won’t want to miss one of the best events of the year! See you at 4101 N Ravenswood.
09/10/2026
Cast your vote and support Thresholds South!
We're thrilled that our very own Thresholds South building has been named a finalist in the Healthcare category of the AIA Chicago 2026 Lerch Bates People's Choice Awards.
For more than 40 years, Thresholds has been proud to serve Chicago's South Side. In just the past year, we've expanded both our space and services, allowing us to reach even more people through lifesaving mental health and substance use care.
From new Crisis Response services to the incredible Living Room program, Thresholds South reflects our ongoing investment in the community and shows what's possible when we come together for our community.
Vote for Thresholds in the Healthcare category now: https://bit.ly/3UMDPT5
The People's Choice Awards recognize projects that make a meaningful impact not only on Chicago's built environment, but on the communities they serve. Thank you, DESIGNBRIDGE | A Diversified Collaborative of Architects and Designers, for bringing our vision to life!
09/03/2026
Mark your calendar for the 2027 Thresholds Gala on Thursday, April 15, 2027, at The Geraghty!
Each year, our community comes together to celebrate hope, recognize those advancing mental health care, and raise critical funds that help ensure people have access to the support they deserve.
We can't wait to celebrate with you. More details coming soon!
In the meantime, check out the photos from last year's event: https://bit.ly/4gSfZNa
09/02/2026
What does it take to build a behavioral health crisis response system that truly meets people where they are?
Ariellah Goldbloom, LSW, Program Director of Thresholds Crisis Response South, was a recent guest on The Crisis Podcast to discuss the evolving crisis care landscape, the importance of community-based support, and what it means to show up for people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Thank you, Ariellah, for always showing up for your clients and for Thresholds!
Listen to the full podcast episode here: https://bit.ly/45YMdkT
08/31/2026
Please join us in welcoming the wonderful Dr. Darryl T. Jenkins to the Thresholds Board of Directors! Throughout his career, Dr. Jenkins has worked at the intersection of leadership, community impact, and innovation, serving on boards and advisory groups focused on improving communities in Illinois. We're excited to have him on and help guide our mission in the years ahead!
Welcome, Dr. Jenkins! 💙
08/27/2026
Have you assembled your BINGO team yet?
Play It Forward is less than a month away! Join the Thresholds Junior Board on September 24 for a fun-filled evening benefiting mental health and substance use recovery services across Illinois.
We're thrilled to welcome back Chicago comedian Beckett Kenny as our host with the most! Come ready for amazing prizes, great company, and a little friendly competition in the name of mental health access.
Grab your tickets NOW and get ready to play it forward: https://bit.ly/4gw5K0D
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4101 N Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL
60613
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |