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…
We are grieving the loss of Marca Bristo. Bristo was 66 when she died September 8th at her home in Chicago. Bristo dedicated her life to advocate for those who live with disabilities and mental illnesses. Her work as a…
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…
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