On the Table 2021

The Kennedy Forum Illinois is partnering with The Chicago Community Trust to encourage community members to engage in small conversations that build relationships and encourage action around mental health and racial equity to benefit the public good. On the Table brings people together around a common purpose to listen to each other and learn from others’ experiences. These … Continued

A Seat at the Table: May is Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health month, and The Kennedy Forum is encouraging people to talk about mental health and substance use because the brain is part of the body and mental health is just as important as physical health. The Kennedy Forum uses this platform to engage thousands of people in conversations about mental health and … Continued

On The Table 2019: May 14

On The Table 2019 is platform developed by The Chicago Community Trust to engage residents in small conversations that build relationships and encourage action to benefit the public good. The Kennedy Forum uses this platform to engage thousands of people in conversations (ideally in small groups of about 8-12 people) about mental health and addiction in their … 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