Recommendations for Building IL’s MHSU Treatment System

Mental health and substance use treatment works. It just needs to be accessible at the right time and in the right place. With stable housing, employment opportunities, support in the community and proper treatment, people live full lives, like others living with other medical conditions. The Kennedy Forum Illinois, together with Thresholds and NAMI Chicago, … Continued

2016 Community Forum Resources

Our 60 speakers brought insight and information with them to their panels and conversations. Below we have posted resources that expand on those conversations.   Mikva Challenge Teen Health Council Policy Paper: [gview file=”https://thekennedyforumillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/THC-Policy-Paper-Summer-2016.pdf”]   Addressing First Episode Psychosis- Early Intervention for Serious Mental Illness: [gview file=”https://thekennedyforumillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Toolkit-CampusAdmin-Rev2.pdf”] [gview file=”https://thekennedyforumillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2017-Felton-Trauma-Psychosis-Brochure-v4.pdf”] [gview file=”https://thekennedyforumillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2017-Felton-Involvement.pdf”]   Mental Wellness at … Continued

Resources to Support Reporters and Editors in Safe Reporting on Suicide

Research indicates that the way suicide is reported in the media can contribute to additional suicides and suicide attempts. Conversely, stories about suicide can inform readers and viewers about the likely causes of suicide, its warning signs, trends in suicide rates, and recent treatment advances. The following resources and recommendations have been developed to assist … Continued

Resources to Support Youth

NEED HELP? Always call 911 in a life-threatening emergency. Call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or (800) SUICIDE (800-784-7433) Trevor Lifeline – 1-866-488-7386  A 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. Text “START” to 741-741  Crisis Text Line is … Continued