The Kennedy Forum Illinois

Think TanksIllinois, United States0-1 Employees

The Kennedy Forum Illinois operates as a think tank focused on reforming how mental health and addictions are perceived and treated within the healthcare system. Based in Chicago, Illinois, it envisions a future where individuals receive dignified, person-centered care and where brain health is understood as an integral part of overall health. Its mission is to reduce stigma and translate that stance into changes in attitudes and clinical practice. The organization works toward lasting change by elevating public discourse, promoting equal access to mental health and substance use care, advancing integration of behavioral health with primary care, leveraging innovation, and educating the public about brain health from an early age.

The Kennedy Forum Illinois operates with a very small staff. In August 2022, Next Level Event Design partnered with The Kennedy Forum Illinois to shift programming from in-person events to virtual formats addressing how race, the education system, media, and politics influence mental health.

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