Deaf Program

The Thresholds Deaf Program offers comprehensive community-based services for persons with serious mental illnesses who are deaf or hard of hearing. Staffed by employees fluent in the use of American Sign Language (ASL) who understand the unique cultural needs of the deaf community, the Thresholds Deaf Program provides a full range of specialized services and connects clients to other services, both within Thresholds and elsewhere. Through the Thresholds Deaf Program, clients have access to many services, including:?Psychiatric and medical careHousing options (group homes, supportive apartments, and unstaffed housing located throughout the Chicagoland area)Outreach services (home visits, resource referral, and advocacy)Life skills and social groups

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Location

4101 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613

Hours

Mon 8:30am - 5:00pm; Tue 8:30am - 5:00pm; Wed 8:30am - 5:00pm; Thu 8:30am - 5:00pm; Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm;

Application process

Please contact Vicki Hall at (773) 537-3341 or [email protected] for additional information.

Eligibility

Restricted to individuals with a serious mental illness who are deaf or hard of hearing

Languages

English

Service area

Cook county, IL

Agency info

Thresholds

Thresholds provides services and resources for persons with serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders in Illinois. They work with many populations, including youth and young adults, veterans, young mothers, deaf, and individuals experiencing homelessness, among others.