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Celebrate Back to School season with the 46th Ward's first ever Back to School Bash, hosted by Alderwoman Angela Clay - 46th Ward. This Saturday, from 12pm - 4pm, Thresholds will be helping donate and distribute school supplies for students around the community. Help us make this the best school year yet! ✏️🎓🎒

Can't make it this weekend but still want to support? Visit the 46th Ward’s Office, 4445 N. Broadway, between 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Friday (please note they are closed from 12:00 to 1:00 pm and close early at 3:00 pm on Fridays).

See you Saturday!

Our hearts are full after an amazing day at the 95th annual Bud Billiken Parade! Over 100 incredible Thresholds community members joined the iconic celebration on Chicago’s Southside - our biggest turnout ever!

Thank you to everyone who made this possible. We are already looking forward to next year!

Such a great night with the amazing Thresholds Health staff and our incredible community!

to some amazing memories of Thresholds at the Bud Billiken Parade over the years! 🤩

This weekend marks the 95th Annual Bud Billiken Parade - the largest African American parade in the United States. For more than 10 years, Thresholds has either participated in or celebrated on the sidelines of this lively community event on Chicago’s South Side. And we can’t wait to do it again on Saturday! 🥳🫶

Yesterday, Thresholds was proud to be part of National Night Out, hosted by Chicago Police 15th District on Chicago’s West Side. 👏

Our Community Engagement and Equity team was joined by staff from Thresholds Health and some members of the Thresholds Junior Board. Together we connected with our community, spread the word about Thresholds’ and Threshold Health’s mission, and handed out back-to-school backpacks!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hi! 👋

"It is an undeniable injustice that Black people in crisis are killed by police at a disproportionate rate when they call 911, compared to their white counterparts. We cannot allow this to continue."

Read our latest blog post - Sonya Massey: Say Her Name - on our website now. https://bit.ly/3SxWOwI

We are thrilled to announce a brand new event: Brewing Hope! Hosted by Thresholds' Junior Board, this lively event will be a night of community and fun, with BINGO, Revolution Brewing craft brews and exciting raffle prizes.

⭐️ SAVE THE DATE ⭐️ Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Revolution Brewing Brewery and Taproom (3340 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago) from 6-9 PM!

Tickets start at just $50 and include 2 free drinks! Grab yours today at brewhope.givesmart.com. Don't miss this opportunity to connect, play, and make a difference.

American singer and TV personality, Eric Nam is one of the most recognized names in the world of K-pop. Through his rise to stardom, he's grappled with mental health struggles along the way. “Asian-Americans are the least likely to seek mental health care. And when they do, it's often at a time of crisis where it's like far too late."

With the K-pop genre one of the hardest hit by mental health issues, Nam and his brothers created a self-care app, Mindset, aimed at Gen-Z youth, allowing them to see and hear other leading artists open up about their mental health experiences and ways they work to stay well.

Read the full TIME article here: https://bit.ly/4cOMh7Y

Eric Nam: No One Has ‘Perfect’ Mental Health Eric Nam shares his insights on his latest album, "House on a Hill," and his work on mental health.

Thank you to all who came out last week for Thresholds’ Summer Art Show! ☀️🎨 These events are a wonderful way for our clients to show off their art pieces, which are creative expressions that hold deep, personal meaning and an integral part of their recovery journey.

Part of the night’s festivities was a mural unveiling, meant to represent the extremely caring, bold, colorful, and unique perspectives of our Thresholds clients. ❤️

It’s a great day to give back, don’t you agree?

This month, we had the honor of participating in the first ever Hope for Homes Day, a state wide day of giving to end homelessness in Illinois. Every dollar donated directly supports Thresholds and our teams around the city. So far, we’ve raised over $8,000! But the giving continues…

Start your weekend off on a good note by supporting this important cause. Visit our donations page to learn more and get involved: http://bit.ly/3Y4stcR

Thresholds had the best time at the Disability Pride Parade in downtown Chicago this past weekend. Thank you to all of our staff and clients who came out on a perfect summer Saturday to celebrate and honor all that makes us unique and beautiful. Disability Pride will not be denied!💙

Jumpstart your career in mental health as a Community Support Specialist, providing critical, life-saving services to people out in our community who need them most. This Thursday, July 25th, we're hosting a virtual job fair that will give you all the information you need to get started. Register today using this link: https://bit.ly/4dgdAYX or by scanning the QR code on the image below.

To view all open positions at Thresholds, visit our website at www.thresholds.org/careers

Thresholds' Gallery H is proud to host our Summer Art Show: Fun in the Sun this Wednesday, July 24th! ☀️⛱ Come out and celebrate the season with us in support of our talented client artists, who use creative art as a means of aiding in their recovery journey. 🎨🖌

There will be art activities, light refreshments and snacks, as well as a mural unveiling! Artwork will be available to purchase, with proceeds benefitting the Thresholds client artist.

We want to give a massive thank you to everyone who helped make the first ever Hope for Homes Day a success. In just one day, Thresholds raised over $7,000 to help end homelessness in Illinois!

Let’s keep the momentum going. Donations are still open, giving us the opportunity to make an even greater impact in the lives of those in need. Every donation makes a difference, allowing our teams to continue providing life changing services to individuals around Chicago.

Visit our donations page to learn more about how we can make an impact: https://bit.ly/3Y4stcR

TOMORROW! Thresholds is excited to, once again, be part of Chicago's Disability Pride Parade. Our staff, clients, and supporters will proudly walk alongside fellow champions of diversity and inclusion, celebrating the differences that make us beautiful and unique, and de-stigmatizing definitions of disability.

For more parade information, visit www.disabilityprideparade.org. We hope to see you there!

Today, we all have the opportunity to make history! Join us in celebrating Hope for Homes Day, a state-wide day of giving dedicated to ending homelessness.

From now until midnight, Thresholds is fundraising to support critical programs and services that help individuals and families experiencing homelessness find a path to stability. Every donation directly supports Thresholds and our ongoing work to provide home, health, and hope to those in need.

Let’s make today count! Visit our donations page to learn more about how we can make an impact: https://bit.ly/3Y4stcR

Walking is one of the most versatile activities. You can enjoy it by yourself or with others, indoors or outside, in a big city or in the woods. It gives your body the movement and physical benefits it craves, while also engaging your mind in both thought and your surroundings.

Click through to learn more about the benefits of , tips and best practices, and how to get started today! This tool is provided by Thresholds' Health Literacy Center (HLC). Check out all their other resources on our website. https://bit.ly/4ae6FOi

On any night in Chicago, there are nearly 68,000 people experiencing homelessness. This is why we are looking to make history this Thursday, July 18th, on Hope for Homes Day, and significantly reduce this number.

Every dollar donated goes directly to Thresholds and helps us empower individuals and families facing homelessness. We hope you'll join us on Thursday and be a part of a life-changing solution. Making a difference is just a few clicks away!

Make your contributions on the Thresholds donation page here: https://bit.ly/3Y4stcR

We were thrilled to host the President and CEO of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Charles Ingoglia at Thresholds Center for Mental Wellbeing Ravenswood yesterday. Our wonderful staff facilitated tours of the therapy and group spaces, the Living Room: Forever Hope, our integrated healthcare partners Tapestry 360 Health and Genoa Healthcare pharmacy, and crisis response program - all in this one location.

Thresholds is proud to now have four open and operating Centers for Mental Wellbeing - in Ravenswood, McHenry County, Chicago's South Side, and Kankakee - and it's because of support and partnerships like these that make that possible.

Mark your calendars! 📌 We are just ONE WEEK away from Hope for Homes Day on July 18th. This is a brand-new day of giving for Thresholds that directly supports the ongoing effort to end homelessness in Illinois. 🏠 Thresholds, along with other Illinois-based nonprofits, is joining La Casa Norte to raise money to provide life-changing support services to individuals state-wide.

Spread the word about Hope for Homes Day and help us end homelessness in Illinois. Every share and donation gets us closer to a future where everyone has a safe place to call home. See how your generosity can transform lives, and donate on July 18th: https://bit.ly/3Y4stcR

"What makes mental health universal is that it does not discriminate. Mental health doesn’t care about your age, your race, your background; none of those things." Just as singer J Balvin says, mental health is universal, something that can be shared and felt by all of us at any given time. In a way, it connects us. But stigma, fear, and shame keep us from talking about it or embracing treatment.

"And also, because I am Latino — I know there can be a certain stigma in my community when it comes to mental well-being. Many Latino men will not want to talk about depression, because they fear it is not a manly thing, or that they will then be known as loco. But I don’t hesitate to say that I have been depressed."

Read his story in People: https://bit.ly/3XW5ssh

Singer J Balvin Says Meditation Has Helped His Anxiety and Depression: 'I Have Struggled' Singer J Balvin is sharing a personal essay about his struggles with anxiety and depression — and how meditation has been a helpful tool in improving his mental health.

Looking back through all these photos from the Chicago Pride Parade brings us such joy and...pride 🥰💗 Thank you to all of our incredible staff, friends and supporters who showed up and showed out to walk with the Thresholds trolly! You brought the energy, the dance moves, and the love to share with all.

July is National , bringing focus to the unique needs and challenges for racial and ethnic minority populations.

While mental health is universal, and does not discriminate, treatment and recovery should be individualized. This is built into the foundation of Thresholds’ service model, tailoring care to each client as needed.

Finding the right healthcare provider for you can be a difficult feat. We’ve included some resources (slide 9) to help get you started. Please tag and share others in the comments!

Statistics from NAMI

Thank you to Chicago Sister Cities International for making Thresholds one of the stops on your site visits across the city! We were so proud to be chosen as a host of more than 40 international delegates from eight of Chicago's sister cities as they traveled around to learn about various social service practices.

Over the course of these visits, these international delegates were able to learn how Chicago addresses social challenges including trauma-informed care, expanding mental health supports, how to support the social service workforce, and how to be inclusive in this work.

A huge thank you to Chicago White Sox Charities for awarding $40,000 to the Thresholds Mother's Project, and for inviting us to celebrate all the deserving grant recipients at the 2024 Grant Day festivities. We are proud to be your partners in positive change in our communities. Go White Sox!

Founded in 1976, the Thresholds Mothers Project provides comprehensive assistance to mothers with mental health challenges and their children. Parents in our program are working to provide safe, healthy and nurturing environments for their children, while also receiving support with mental illness, homelessness, and/or the effects of abuse, neglect, or other traumatic experiences. Learn more about this program on our website https://bit.ly/3xRSYqW

Each year, Race Against Hate, the largest social justice run/walk event of its kind in the nation, brings together thousands of people from all over Chicagoland and the country to run and walk in unity against racial hatred and violence.

The Thresholds JEDIs (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) have been proud participants in this event for many years. Thank you to everyone who was part of our team, of our support group, or part of this great cause.