City of Chicago | Un[ ]Spoken
Past administrations had stripped funding for Chicago’s mental wellness services disproportionately impacting underserved communities.
But recent administrations committed to a vision of Chicago becoming “the most healing city in the world.” Bringing a combination of investments and innovative approaches to better meet the mental wellness needs of all Chicagoans.
Research showed the taboo of talking about mental health issues is often highest in communities with the highest levels of mental stress.
Un[ ]Spoken addresses the stigma associated with talking about mental health issues while connecting residents with the right resources.