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

Free Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Awareness Trainings

Over the last three years, community stakeholders from Chicago’s west and south side participated in evidence-based free mental health training sessions with a goal of reducing the stigma of mental health and addiction, increasing awareness and knowledge, and providing information about resources available in the community. Since the beginning of 2017, over 2,200 stakeholders have … 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

Free Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Awareness Trainings

Over the last three years, community stakeholders from Chicago’s west and south side participated in evidence-based free mental health training sessions with a goal of reducing the stigma of mental health and addiction, increasing awareness and knowledge, and providing information about resources available in the community. Since the beginning of 2017, over 2,200 stakeholders have … Continued

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

Toolkit: Working Well, Leading a Mentally Healthy Business

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”]