Improving mental health and substance use disorder care means having the will, and as importantly, the tools to get the job done. As an organization focused on system wide change, we offer interactive data, research, and resources to help anyone — providers, nonprofits, policymakers, lawmakers, and advocates — find the solutions they need.
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Alignment for Progress National Strategy Recommendations
Together with dozens of organizations, TKF created this curated, searchable, and interconnected database of policy recommendations that are making headway in federal legislation to improve MH/SUD care across the U.S.
See the strategiesAlignment for Progress Digital Dashboard
Powered by KPMG Signals and created in partnership with TKF, the Digital Dashboard utilizes bleeding-edge active listening to transform huge datasets into actionable solutions for MH/SUD care, easily identifying major issues like accessibility and availability of screening, treatment, and prevention.
[Coming Soon]MH/SUD Career Pathways
Workforce development is critical to meet the surge in demand of people who seek mental health and substance use disorder treatment. This site examines how we can create stronger, better pathways for professionals.
[Coming Soon]GET HELP App
Our partners at Mobilize Recovery help create resilient communities of recovery for the tens of millions of Americans in recovery. With generous support from Elevance, they've created a web-based survey app that quickly assesses individual needs and facilitates connections to local services.
Access the toolSystems Mapping Tool
Created in partnership with McKinsey Health Institute, this interactive tool is designed to help you think holistically about critical issues to reform the mental health and substance use care delivery system in the US. Use the map to understand the stakeholders at play and potential opportunities for activating or engaging them.
Create your mapResources and Research
Parity Updates
On Sept. 9, 2024, the Biden-Harris administration announced a new rule will enhance enforcement of the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), co-authored by Patrick J. Kennedy. The Kennedy Forum continues its leadership on this issue with news, analysis, resources for regulators, and more.
See Parity NewsYouth Mental Health Policy and Research
To combat the ongoing crisis of youth mental health and addiction, The Kennedy Forum convened experts to strategically target high-impact solutions in three primary ways: solutions to combat emerging addiction issues, guidance on financing quality school-based services, and recommendations for states on successful programs and policies.
Read moreMoving the Needle on Mental Health Outcomes
Effective use of data is essential to track and report on MH/SUD issues, solutions, and innovations, yet the U.S. health system’s information infrastructure does not accommodate this urgent need. This report offers federal policy changes necessary for meaningful data usage, building on the Alignment for Progress National Strategy to create better outcomes.
[Coming Soon]Building the Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Workforce We Need
This comprehensive new report seeks to address a problem that affects millions of Americans: A chronic shortage of mental health professionals. The report provides in-depth information about the key challenges and opportunities for careers in the MH/SUD, examining the extent of the shortage and offering policy recommendations.
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