On September 9, 2016, The Kennedy Forum and Illinois Lawyers’ Assistance Program (LAP) co-hosted a breakfast event at Chicago Cut Steakhouse. The event was focused towards those in the legal profession. According to a landmark study released in early 2016, those in the legal profession have higher rates of mental health and addiction issues than in … Continued
The Kennedy Forum Illinois has made great strides in the first half of 2016. In six short months we have continued to execute our mission, explored new paths, and achieved results. The summary below offers a brief overview of our accomplishments from January-June 30 2016, and plans for the rest of the year. [gview … Continued
Thank you for helping us #BreakTheSilence, On The Table 2016. Click to Access Full Blog Entry for On The Table 2016 GOALS: Fight Stigma, Break the Silence, Raise Awareness Cultivate a culture of compassion, support and connected community Demonstrate public support for action on mental health MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES: Engage hundreds of hosts & thousands of people across … Continued
Mr. Patrick Kennedy, who founded The Kennedy Forum in 2013, will speak about addiction and mental illness on April 26 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in connection with the Institute of Politics at the University of Chicago. It is part of the Institute’s Speaker Series. The title of his talk will be “The Politics of Mental … Continued
On Thursday, March 31, 2016, The Kennedy Forum, Northern Trust, and the Chicago Chamber of Commerce Foundation hosted a breakfast for business leaders, “Beyond Accommodation: Mental Health in the Workplace.” Download the Toolkit here: “Working Well: Leading a Mentally Healthy Business” [gview file=”https://thekennedyforumillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/workingwell_toolkit_FINAL_4.11.16.pdf”]
The Kennedy Forum is initiating 500 conversations with 5,000+ people on May 10, 2016. The topic of conversation is mental health and addiction. If you’re prepared to host a conversation with family, friends, co-workers, or another group of people, register here. If you aren’t sure, read more below. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate … Continued
It was helpful to have firsthand experiences shared with the group because there is nothing more powerful in breaking down stigma than hearing a personal story. On May 10, 2016, The Kennedy Forum is partnering with the Chicago Community Trust to facilitate hundreds of conversations about mental health and addiction across Illinois. Honest conversations among colleagues, friends and family can create a … Continued
In recent weeks the impact of stigma and untreated mental illness and addiction have become painfully visible in the City of Chicago, with first responders on the front lines. The gaps in understanding about how to recognize and address behavioral health issues and imbedded systemic stigma has challenged one of government’s most important responsibilities: to … Continued
Summary of Mental Health and Addiction Parity Laws in Illinois: [gview file=”https://thekennedyforumillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Summary-of-HB-1-Parity-Provisions.pdf”] Detailed Provisions of Public Act 99-480 (HB1): [gview file=”https://thekennedyforumillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/HB1-Public-Act-99-480-Action-Plan-10-09-15-RMP-Final.pdf”]
Dear Friends, Recently, we lost one of our own. Robin Renee Simms was a music production director for the Fox hit show EMPIRE. Just eight weeks ago Robin was inspired to support and advance our work after meeting with Patrick Kennedy met in the Empire office. Sadly, Robin took her own life on November 30. Her family … Continued