May is Mental Health Month every year - but our work is year round, day in and day out, working to eliminate the stigma against people living with mental health and substance use disorders. We are encouraged to see more…
The story of mental health and substance use told by the various statistics is one we take very seriously. The impact of mental health and substance use has ripple effects across families, communities, and the entire economy. From our homes…
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…
It is our mission to eliminate stigma and discrimination against those living with mental health and substance use disorders. In response to the stress many are feeling during this uncertain time, we are offering a free 60-minute webinar for businesses…
If you are like us, you are spending much of your time weeding through emails, news, and posts related to this pandemic. We are all trying to adapt to a new way of life (professionally and personally) as our daily routines…
Dear Friends, Thank you to all who were able to join us at The Kennedy Forum's Spotlight Series event, where we convened to discuss "Community, Sports, and Mental Wellness" at Kennedy-King College in Englewood. It was an inspiring and thought-provoking evening of conversation, and…
Workplace-Mental-Health-and-Wellness-ProgramDownload WHY IT MATTERS Addressing employee mental health and well-being is increasingly a top priority for business leaders. Amid rising rates of overdoses and suicides nationwide, taking a proactive approach to caring for the body, the mind, and the spirit…
In 2017, The Kennedy Forum Illinois, with the support of the Chicago Department of Public Health, NAMI Chicago, UIC, and other community and behavioral health partners, began working with communities to provide free mental health literacy trainings. In collaboration with…
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…
