Welcome to Envision Unlimited

Envision Unlimited is thrilled to welcome Theresa Dear as Chief Human Resources Officer. Theresa brings extensive Human Resources experience that will further support our efforts to ensure a best-in-class culture and a workplace of choice. Most recently, she served as Chief People Officer at Vivent Health, where she transformed HR into a high-performing, technology-driven, people-focused department across seven states and 18 locations.

It’s been said that hard work and dedication can make anything possible. At Envision Unlimited, our employees are proof of that, as they go above and beyond every day to help our members with disabilities and mental health challenges lead their best lives. We recently celebrated them at our annual Employee of the Year Awards banquet.

Springfield, IL – According to the 2021 Sangamon County Community Health Needs Assessment, the county ranks among the worst 25% within Illinois for mental health hospitalizations.From stigma to a lack of diverse care providers, barriers to accessing treatment exist for the entire community, particularly marginalized groups.

All practitioners strive to provide relevant, ethical mental health care. However, some issues arise that highlight the complexity of this goal when working with adults with chronic mental illness. Issues such as confidentiality, involuntary hospitalization, managing social stigma, coercion and decision-making capacity are some of the areas that generate ethical concerns. Given the vulnerability this population experiences, it is imperative that practitioners reflect on these issues and use sound ethical reasoning to ensure that appropriate care is provided.