On The Table 2017

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Snapshot On The Table 2017 is an initiative of the The Chicago Community Trust. In partnership with the Trust, The Kennedy Forum is working to engage thousands of people in conversations about mental health and addiction. The conversation topics range from family and friends discussing how mental health has impacted their life, business people discussing … Continued

Free Mental Health Awareness and First Aid Trainings for West Side Stakeholders

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Free Mental Health Awareness and First Aid Trainings for Leaders in Austin, North Lawndale, East/West Garfield Park. Attached are information resources for community members that you can use to educate and disseminate information about available trainings, how to access mental health resources on the west side, and how to request a specially trained police officer … Continued

2016 Community Forum Resources

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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

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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

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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

STATEMENT: Illinois Awarded $1.3 Million in Funds to Improve Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Care; Final Report of the Federal Parity Task Force Released

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October 31, 2016 – Illinois – The undersigned organizations issued the following statement today regarding the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder (MH and SUD) Parity Task Force report released on October 27th and the announcement today that Illinois will receive a $1.3 million grant from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to … Continued

Indirect Cost Policy

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Click the link below to view The Kennedy Forum’s Indirect Cost Policy. [gview file=”https://thekennedyforumillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/The-Kennedy-Forum-Illinois-Indirect-Cost-Policy.pdf”]