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 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…
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…
On The Table 2018 Recap
On May 8th, 2018, The Kennedy Forum participated in On The Table, and over 130 conversations touched 2,300 people across Chicagoland, Illinois and the Country. Participants completed a survey following conversations. Based on those results, participants from On The Table expressed interest…
Illinois Enacts Nation’s Strongest Parity Law!
Illinois now has the nation’s strongest mental health and addiction parity law! This morning, Governor Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 1707, which passed the General Assembly by overwhelming bipartisan margins in May. This new law will save lives by increasing…
Register to Receive Free Mental Health Training on Chicago’s Far South Side
Thank you for your interest in obtaining free mental health training. Please follow the link below to complete a form and you will hear from a representative within a week to schedule a training for your organization. Additionally, if you…