Thresholds Veterans Program

Thresholds Veterans Program is an outpatient substance use treatment program in Chicago, Illinois, located within the Illinois Medical District.

The program serves service members and veterans facing PTSD, trauma, substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, homelessness and reintegration challenges.

Care is person centered, trauma informed, evidence based and affirming, with a focus on helping veterans stay connected to family, work and community.

Veteran Focused Addiction Treatment Programs

Treatment typically begins with an admission assessment and individualized planning, allowing clinicians to match each veteran with the right level of support.

Thresholds offers outpatient and intensive outpatient substance use services, along with co-occurring disorders treatment for veterans managing both addiction and mental health concerns.

Clients can expect individual, group and family or couples counseling, recovery coaching, case management and medication assisted treatment when appropriate.

The Veterans Project pairs clinical care with housing services, supported employment, peer support, benefits linkage and integrated physical and mental health care.

Quick Facts About Thresholds Veterans Program

• Location: 2240 Ogden Avenue, Chicago, within the Illinois Medical District
• Levels of care: Outpatient and intensive outpatient substance use treatment
• Who they serve: Veterans and active service members, including a Women Veterans Health Initiative for women affected by Military Sexual Trauma
• Approach: Trauma informed, evidence based, non-coercive and integrated with housing and employment support
• Payment options: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and discounted fees for qualifying clients
• Wraparound services: Homeless outreach, Supportive Services for Veteran Families, healthcare navigation and benefits linkage