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A Unified Vision for Transforming Mental Health and Substance Use Care
This statement calls for policy, programs and standards that prioritize mental health care and address the social and economic conditions.
State Policy Platform for Addressing the U.S. Mental Health & Addiction Crisis
The Kennedy Forum's policy platform to aid states in leveraging federal funds to address rising rates of mental health and substance use disorders acr...
Recommendations of Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis
This report outlines Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy's recommendations to the President's Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid...
The Kennedy Forum + Partners Comment on Federal Parity Act 2023 Technical Release
The Kennedy Forum and leading mental health partner organizations submit public comments on the 2023 Proposed rule to Mental Health Parity and Addicti...
The Health Insurance Appeals Guide
This Guide details important information that consumers, providers and other stakeholders need to know when filing appeals for denials of MH/SUD treat...
COVID-19 Pandemic: How Can I Help?
The online toolkit includes strategies for effective giving, urgent needs to address now, and nonprofits to support.
988 Toolkit
In 2020 Congress approved 988 to transform how we serve people facing a mental health crisis by providing a safe, easy-to-remember alternative to 911.
Mental Health Media Guide
The Mental Health Media Guide is a groundbreaking, comprehensive resource for content creators designed to help expand positive mental health portraya...
Healing the Nation: Advancing Mental Health and Addiction Policy
This guide from Well Being Trust provides federal policymakers with actionable solutions at every possible entry point, including comprehensive, inclu...
