Fund-A-Need

We often speak of recovery in terms of pillars, which work together to establish the foundation of one’s well-being:
health, home, purpose, and community.

Thresholds has seen first-hand the power of these pillars in action. As you hear from our supporters throughout the evening, please think about the role each of these pillars play in your own life and how you might give these gifts to our clients.

 
 

Last year the THRESHOLDS CRISIS RESPONSE TEAMS received & serviced 1,189 crisis calls!

 
 

  • When an individual is experiencing a mental health crisis, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Thresholds is here to provide supportive, compassionate, trauma-informed services that work towards de-escalation and reducing harm to the individual. We are here to assess the needs, reduce acute symptoms, and act as a guide through the healthcare system to find the next step resources for the client in need.

  • Thresholds’ MindStrong program provides early intervention for youth and adults at risk of or experiencing first-episode psychosis. Using a multidisciplinary, evidence-based approach, it offers assessment, therapy, family support, medication guidance, and education/employment services to improve outcomes and help participants return to healthy, independent lives. Your gift of $5,089 supports this path-breaking program through a variety of supports.

  • Without a safe, affordable, stable place to live, recovery simply cannot happen. Thresholds provides supportive housing for people living with serious mental illness, helping them build stability and independence in the community. Residents receive personalized support, access to care, and opportunities to develop life skills, pursue employment, and form meaningful connections that foster long-term recovery and well-being. Your gift of $2,589 supports Thresholds’ robust assortment of housing, with more than 1,200 residences located throughout Chicagoland.

  • Thanksgiving at Thresholds is a celebration of community and of caring social interaction. Family and friends create an essential atmosphere in which to heal and grow. A Thresholds Gala classic, your gift of $1,089 can help our clients celebrate their important relationships by sponsoring a Thanksgiving dinner for a Thresholds program, complete with turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, and all the trimmings.

  • Whether it is going to work or volunteering, attending school or taking part in hobbies, engaging in each and every day is paramount to living a satisfying and fulfilling life. Your gift at the $589 level pays for technical trainings, apprenticeships, GEDs, employment services, and essential items for work and school for our clients.

  • Every day, Thresholds’ outreach teams help people in Chicago who are experiencing homelessness along with mental health and substance use conditions. Your gift of $289 supports Thresholds’ Homeless Outreach Program (HOP) as they conduct visits, render assistance, and provide linkages to more comprehensive services to individuals living on the CTA, in city parks, at street corners, and the like.