We’re Growing!
It is our pleasure to inform you that The Kennedy Forum Illinois is officially growing! We have two new staff members and an AmeriCorps member joining our team in September as well as one staff member joining in October. We…
2019 Annual Meeting: Working Well Media Coverage
Chicago Tribune (online 6/7/19; in print 6/11/19)Chicago Magazine (June 2019)Windy City Live, WLS/ABC7 (video) (5/20/19)WGN-TV Morning News (video): (5/16/19)Fox 32/WFLD Mornings (video): (5/16/19)WGN News (video) (6/11/19)WMAQ News (video) WMAQ-TV/NBC (6/11/19)Eyewitness News in the Morning (video)WLS-TV/ABC Eyewitness News in the Morning…
We are Hiring!
We are happy to announce that we are currently hiring for a full-time Director of Policy for Illinois State-related issues and Program Manager. Below are the position descriptions. Any potential candidates should email their resume and cover letter directly to…
IL Parity Workgroup Letter to IHFS and IDOI on PA100-1024
IL Parity Workgroup Letter to IHFS and IDOI on PA100-1024Download
2018 Public Mental Health Awareness Initiative: Results, Chicago’s South Side
2018 South Side Greater Roseland Overview One-PagerDownload
My View: Eliminate stigmas by having face-to-face conversations
The Kennedy Forum Illinois is proud to share an Op-Ed penned by Leadership Council member, Justice Kathryn Zenoff, Illinois Appellate Justice of the 2nd District, about our upcoming On The Table initiative. Link: https://www.rrstar.com/opinion/20190504/my-view-eliminate-stigmas-by-having-face-to-face-conversations My View: Eliminate stigmas by having…
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…
On The Table 2019: One-page Toolkits
We want to help hosts and participants share in constructive conversation during their On The Table. With this goal in mind, we have created one-page toolkits to help you host a positive conversation on a handful of subjects. You may view…
Free Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Awareness Trainings
Over the last two 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…
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…