Thresholds Southwest, is one of the few areas that is offering services in Spanish. In additon, NAMI, The National Alliance for Mentally Ill of Greater Chicago is now offering Spanish classes to inform Hispanics of Mental Illinois and locations of treatment.
Thresholds Southwest, 3108 W. 63rd St., is a branch of the larger Thresholds organization, Illinois' oldest and largest psychiatric rehabilitation center. In response to the growing number of Latinos in the neighborhoods around Thresholds Southwest, the branch established specialized programs for Spanish-speaking residents two years ago.
In addition, to providing family support, Thresholds' bilingual program offers services for people who have a primary diagnosis of mental illness.
Free membership is granted to them, with or without insurance.
Services include counseling, case management, housing consultation and social outings to museums and theatrical shows. The facility at Thresholds Southwest includes a spacious lounge area and a cafeteria where members eat free meals prepared by the kitchen staff.
Sited: http://employment.thresholds.org/newscontentold.asp?ItemID=240&
www.namigc.org: NAMI Site
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