THE COST OF DOING NOTHING

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1 THE COST OF DOING NOTHING The Kennedy Forum Illinois builds on a movement begun by Patrick Kennedy in 2012 on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of President Kennedy signing the Community Mental Health Act, a landmark law that laid the foundation of contemporary mental health policy. Patrick has launched a bold, ongoing effort The Kennedy Forum - to advance the work President Kennedy began, embarking on a new era of achievement in mental health. Mental illness and substance abuse annually costs employers an estimated $80 to $100 billion. One in four Americans are affected, 16 percent of all Illinoisans. And despite the fact that prevention and effective treatment are possible, most do not receive adequate care. Approximately two-thirds of people with symptoms of mental and substance abuse disorders do not receive any treatment at all for their condition. Illinois business and civic leaders who understand the cost of doing nothing is too great are convening this November to catalyze a broadbased, united campaign in our State to develop a common policy agenda, amplify public demand and build political will to establish access to quality mental health for all Illinoisans.

2 THE KENNEDY FORUM ILLINOIS Will serve as a catalyzing vehicle to unite the private and public sectors around a mental health action plan to advance access to effective and timely prevention, intervention and treatment for mental illnesses and substance use disorders for all Illinoisans. The following events will take place to launch this historic movement: CONFERENCE FORUM November 13, :00-5:00pm A half day Forum featuring general and breakout sessions covering a wide range of topics including: advances in mental health research and treatment; community approaches to mental and substance use disorders; the implementation of mental health parity in all health plans; the impact of untreated mental health in the workplace and community at large. VIP RECEPTION November 13, :00 pm A private cocktail reception with Patrick Kennedy, organizing committee members, and the conference s special guests and keynote speaker will be held for event sponsors at the Patron level and above. GENERAL RECEPTION November 13, :00 pm DINNER November 13, :00 pm VIP keynote speaker program. A limited number of tables and individual tickets will be available for purchase. LIVE WEBCAST November 13, 2014 Nationwide Local mental health communities and organizations around Illinois will host gatherings to view the VIP keynote speaker program live.

3 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES KENNEDY FORUM SUSTAINER $150, dinner tickets (two tables) with premier seating at The Illinois Forum Dinner on November 13 Admission to Illinois VIP Reception on November Kennedy Forum Illinois conference forum tickets Prominent Kennedy Forum Illinois program recognition Prominent Kennedy Forum Illinois recognition on all conference forum materials, printed and digital Kennedy Forum Illinois Conference Forum and dinner signage and recognition Prominent recognition in all Kennedy Forum Illinois earned, owned and paid media Visit and summertime sail (weather dependent) at the Kennedy Compound in Hyannisport for 4 guests Invitation to attend June 2015 Kennedy Forum Dinner and Conference in Boston at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Prominent recognition at the June 2015 Kennedy Forum Dinner and Conference, including program listing and signage Exclusive private dinner with Patrick Kennedy and other Sustainer level sponsors (date, venue and city forthcoming) ILLINOIS FOUNDER $100, dinner tickets (two tables) with premier seating at The Illinois Forum Dinner on November 13 Admission to Illinois VIP Reception on November Kennedy Forum Illinois conference forum tickets Prominent Kennedy Forum Illinois program recognition Prominent Kennedy Forum Illinois recognition on all conference forum materials, printed and digital Kennedy Forum Illinois Conference Forum and dinner signage and recognition Prominent recognition in all Kennedy Forum Illinois earned, owned and paid media Visit and summertime sail (weather dependent) at the Kennedy Compound in Hyannisport for 4 guests Invitation to attend June 2015 Kennedy Forum Dinner and Conference in Boston at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Recognition at the June 2015 Kennedy Forum Dinner and Conference, including program listing and signage Continued on next page

4 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES BENEFACTOR $50,000 8 dinner tickets (one table) with premier seating Admission to VIP Reception Prominent program recognition Prominent recognition on all conference forum materials, printed and digital Conference forum and dinner signage and recognition Visit and summertime sail (weather dependent) at the Kennedy Compound in Hyannisport for 2 guests 6 conference forum tickets PATRON $25,000 8 dinner tickets (one table) Admission to VIP Reception Program recognition Recognition on all conference forum materials, printed and digital Conference forum and dinner signage and recognition 4 conference forum tickets SPONSOR $10,000 8 dinner tickets (one table) Program recognition Recognition on all conference forum materials, printed and digital 2 conference forum tickets COMMUNITY PARTNER $5,000 4 dinner tickets (half a table) 2 conference forum tickets Program recognition

5 The Kennedy Forum Illinois is being organized and executed by an Organizing Committee of key civic and business leaders including (in formation): Heather Alderman, President, Illinois Children s Healthcare Foundation Eileen Durkin, President & CEO, Community Counseling Centers of Chicago William Emmet, Program Director, Kennedy Forum State Representative Sara Feigenholtz Reverend Michael Garanzini, President, Loyola University Chicago Dr. Tere Garate, President & CEO, Neumann Family Services Dr. Larry Goodman, President & CEO, Rush University Medical Center Mark Ishaug, CEO, Thresholds Alexa James, Executive Director, NAMI Chicago Dr. Lorrie Rickman Jones, Senior Policy Advisor for Behavioral Health, State of Illinois Governor s Office Terry Mazany, President & CEO, The Chicago Community Trust Theresa Mintle, President & CEO, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Mark Mroz, Strategic Development Director, MADO Healthcare Laurence Msall, President, The Civic Federation Peter O Brien, President, MADO Healthcare Heather O Donnell, Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy, Thresholds Kerry Peck, Managing Partner, Peck Bloom, LLC Linda Price, Senior Managing Director, Insurance Services, Mesirow Financial Richard Price, Chairman & CEO, Mesirow Financial Congressman Glenn Poshard Diane Swonk, Chief Economist and Senior Managing Director, Mesirow Financial David Vitale, President, Chicago Board of Education

6 THE ONGOING WORK OF THE FORUM IS TO: Develop a common policy agenda to advance best practices, innovation, system efficiencies, improve care coordination and access to services. Raise awareness and combat the stigma around mental health and substance use disorders. Ensure parity between physical and mental health. Each year, the Forum will convene and report on progress made, and create next steps for the year to follow. CONTACT: Stacey Smith Illinois Finance Director stacey@kjdstrategies.com Kelly O Brien Illinois Forum Director kelly@ideactioncorps.com