The Kennedy Forum

The Kennedy Forum was founded by former US Representative Patrick Kennedy, son of the late US Senator Ted Kennedy, and nephew of the late Attorney General Robert Kennedy and late US President John F. Kennedy.  Co-founder is his wife Amy L. Kennedy, a former educator, now a respected thought leader and public speaker.

Since 2013 the Kennedy Forum has been leading a national effort to transform the way mental health and substance use disorder are treated in our healthcare system.  Going into 2024, they have set their strategic focus on shepherding an inclusive movement tha twll ensure every person in the United States has access to the mental healthand substance use treatment services and supports they need.