| 2023 |
Emerald Spirit Award |
Sober St. Patrick's Day |
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| 2022 |
Beacon of Hope |
Shore House |
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| 2021 |
Policy/Advocacy Award |
Reagan Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration |
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| 2021 |
Trilogy's Partner in Recovery Award |
Trilogy |
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| 2020 |
Public Service Award, American College of Neuropsychopharmacology |
American College of Neuropsychopharmacology |
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| 2020 |
Jim Preis Memorial Award |
Mental Health Advocacy Services |
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| 2020 |
Beck Excellence Award |
The Beck Institute |
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| 2020 |
Champions of Change Award |
Community Care Alliance |
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| 2019 |
Doctor of Humane Letters - Honoris Causa - Honoree Doctorate |
Doctor of Humane Letters - Honoris Causa - Honoree Doctorate |
Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy - Doctor of Humane Letters - Honoris Causa - May 19, 2019. Rep. Kennedy has been recognized by numerous civic organizations for his mental health and substance use advocacy and leadership. |
| 2019 |
Thresholds Gala Honoree |
Thresholds Gala Honoree |
2019 Honoree, Patrick Kennedy, Kennedy Forum Illinois - ThresHolds 60 Years - Home, Health, Hope |
| 2019 |
Distinguished Service Award |
National Council of Behavioral Health |
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| 2018 |
Founder's Award |
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry |
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| 2018 |
James Burke Award |
The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids |
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| 2018 |
Voice of Recovery Award |
Faces and Voices of Recovery |
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| 2017 |
Centennial Award |
Judge Baker Children's Center |
Patrick J. Kennedy - with gratitude - 1917-2017- Judge Baker's Children's Center |
| 2017 |
Change Maker Award |
Child Mind Institute, Speak Up for Kids |
Change Maker Awards - Champion - Patrick J. Kennedy - May 9, 2017 |
| 2016 |
Hero Inspiration Award |
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario |
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| 2016 |
Certificate of Appreciation |
International Crisis Intervention Team |
The Honorable Patrick J Kennedy, Former US Rep, RI-Co Founder, One Mind-Founder, Kennedy Forum. For your leadership, support, and advancement of the CIT program |
| 2016 |
Champion of Mental Health |
Mental Health Association of New York City |
A true fighter for mental wellness/ A true Champion for millions |
| 2016 |
McClean Mental Health Award |
McClean Hospital |
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| 2016 |
Honoree Doctorate |
Muhlenberg University |
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| 2016 |
Distinguished Friend to Behavior Therapy Award |
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies |
Distinguished Friend to the Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Patrick J. Kennedy, Mental Health Advocate - October 28, 2016 |
| 2016 |
Humanitarian Award |
Cook County Health and Hospital Systems |
For Patrick Kennedy's successful efforts in bringing focus to behavioral health issues and parity - Dec 6 2016 |
| 2016 |
Media Award |
Mental Health America |
For excellence in writing on the personal impact of mental illness and for speaking up on behalf of individuals with mental health concerns - June 9, 2016 |
| 2016 |
Humanitarian Award |
Physicians Interactive and Health villages |
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| 2016 |
Carolyn Cooper Award |
United Advocates for Children and Families |
Inspire Hope and Courage - Presented to the Honorable Patrick Kennedy. April 25, 2016 |
| 2016 |
National Recovery Champion Award |
George Washington University |
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| 2016 |
25 Years 1991-2016 |
Boys Town New England |
"When you help a child today, you write the history of tomorrow" - Fr. Flanagan - Mr. Patrick J. Kennedy |
| 2015 |
Howery Award |
National Association for Rural Mental Health |
The Victor I. Howery Award is given annually by the National Assoc. for Rural Mental Health in recognition for significant contributions to the field of rural mental health |
| 2015 |
Breaking the Chains of Stigma Award |
New York Academy of Science |
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| 2015 |
Humanitarian Award |
Peter C. Alderman Foundation |
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| 2015 |
Honoree Doctorate |
Salve Regina University |
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| 2015 |
Public Service Award |
Society for Neuroscience |
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| 2015 |
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National Association of Community Health Centers |
With Appreciation - Presented to Patrick J. Kennedy - For your outstanding support of Community Health Centers and participation on our 50th Anniversary Honorary Committee |
| 2015 |
Humanitarian Award |
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention |
Because of your passion, activism and leadership on behalf of people who struggle with anxiety, addiction, depression or other mental health conditions, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) would like to present you with its prestigious Humanitarian Award at our 27th Annual Lifesavers Dinner |
| 2015 |
Humanitarian Award |
Friends of Semel Institute |
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| 2015 |
McLean Award |
McLean Hospital Harvard Medical School Affiliate |
The McLean Award - Presented to Representative Patrick J. Kennedy - With deep appreciation for your tremendous efforts in furthering the public's understandng of issues in mental health |
| 2014 |
Humanitarian Award |
Society of Biological Psychiatry |
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| 2014 |
Humanitarian of the Year Award |
NAMI Chicago |
Patrick Kennedy - Light the Darkness 2014 |
| 2014 |
Governor Booth Gardner Community Mental Health Champion Award |
Sound Mental Health |
Presented to Patrick Kennedy May 15, 2014 |
| 2014 |
McGovern Award |
Association for Medical Education and Research in Substance abuse (AMERSA) |
On behalf of the AMERSA Executive Committee, please accept our congratulations on being chosen as the 2014 McGovern Award recipient! |
| 2014 |
Louis de la Parte Humanitarian Award |
Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute |
As we recognize the 40th Anniversary of the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute we present the Louis de la Parte Humanitarian Award to Representative Patrick Kennedy. For his dedication to improving the lives of people with mental, addictive, and developmental disorders through research, training, and education |
| 2014 |
Special Presidential Commendation |
American Psychiatric Association |
Science/Addiction innovator award |
| 2014 |
Transformation and Leadership Award |
Mental Health Transformation in Action Eleventh Judicial Circuit |
For your outstanding efforts to improve the lives of people with mental illnesses |
| 2014 |
Science/Addiction Innovator Award 2014 |
Treatment Research Institute TRI |
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| 2013 |
Humanitarian Award |
County of Los Angeles, CA Mental Health Commission |
14th Annual Profiles of Hope Award, 2013 Personal Legacy Recipient, Patrick J. Kennedy |
| 2013 |
Humanitarian Award |
Peter C Alderman Foundation |
Presented to Congressman Patrick Kennedy |
| 2013 |
Centennial Service Award |
Clifford W. Beers Clinic |
Patrick J. Kennedy - Clifford W. Beers - Centennial Service Award - 2013 |
| 2013 |
The Voice Awards/Special Recognition |
SAMHSA |
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| 2013 |
The Archbishop Michael K. Francis Liftetime Achievement Award |
Cathedral School Alumni Association, Inc., New York Metro Chapter |
Presented to Patrick J. Kennedy II - November 2, 2013 |
| 2012 |
Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology Award |
Yeshiva University |
With gratitude, admiration, and our highest esteem, we honor Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy at Ferkauf's 55th Anniversary Gala - November 11, 2012 |
| 2011 |
Honoree Award |
Gray Matters at Columbia |
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| 2011 |
Honoree Doctorate |
Chicago School of Professional Psychology |
On the recommendation of the Faculty and by virtue of the authority vested in them, the Trustees of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology hereby confer upon Patrick j Kennedy the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters - Honoris Causa - June 10, 2011 |
| 2010 |
Distinguished Service Award |
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) |
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| 2010 |
Public Service Award |
Southeastern New England Defense-Industry Alliance (SENEDIA) |
To Patrick J Kennedy, United States House of Representatives, Thank you for your service to the state of Rhode Island and for your dedicated support of the defense industry throughout the years - October 18, 2010 |
| 2010 |
30th Anniversary Award |
Institute For Labor Studies and Research |
In appreciation for your commitment to building a better life for all workers and their families. |
| 2010 |
Legacy Award |
America Honors Recovery |
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| 2010 |
Tribute Award |
The ARC of Atlantic County |
Presented by The Arc of Atlantic County to Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy - Thank you for shining your light on the faces of those with mental illness, addiction and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your efforts have helped promote understanding and acceptance, improve services and protect civil rights. In doing so, you have made the world a better place to live for all of us. The dream lives on in you - March 31, 2010 |
| 2010 |
Inspiration Award |
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University |
In recognition of your extraordinary vision and leadership in the struggle against substance abuse and addiction |
| 2010 |
Special Award |
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence |
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| 2010 |
President's Award for Lifetime Achievement |
National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC) |
NAADAC - The Association of Addiction Professionals - President's Award - Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy |
| 2010 |
Outstanding Leadership Award |
American Psychological Association |
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| 2009 |
Leadership Award |
Justice Center/The Council of States Governments |
For leadership and commitment to the passage, success, and reauthorization of the Mentally ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Act |
| 2009 |
Congressional Leadership Award |
National Association of Drug Court Professionals |
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| 2009 |
Public Service Award |
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention |
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| 2009 |
The John P. McGovern Award on Addiction and Society |
American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) |
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| 2009 |
Award of Excellence |
Richard J. Caron |
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| 2009 |
Senator Paul Wellstone Award |
United Steelworkers |
Hon. Patrick Kennedy - USW's 2009 Senator Paul Wellstone Award Recipient - For distinguished service on behalf of working Americans |
| 2008 |
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Ad Hoc Coalition on Mental Health Parity; Coalition for Fairness in Mental Illness Coverage; Mental Health Liaison Group; Parity NOW Coalition |
Presented to The Honorable Patrick Kennedy - for tireless advocacy on behalf of individuals in and seeking recovery from mental health and addictive disorders - November 17, 2008 |
| 2008 |
Betty Ford National Leadership Award |
National Association for Children of Alcoholics |
for his passionate leadership in the movement to provide equity in treatment and recovery services for individuals and families affected by addiction and mental illness |
| 2008 |
Voice of Mental Health Award |
The JED Foundation |
Presented to Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy - June 4, 2008 - New York, NY |
| 2008 |
Send Silence Packing Award |
Active Minds |
Thanks Congressman Patrick Kennedy for helping us Send Silence Packing and reduce the rate of college student suicide |
| 2008 |
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State Associations of Addiction Services |
Congressman Patrick Kennedy - In honor of your leadership on the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 - November 19, 2008 |
| 2007 |
Legacy of Life Award |
Rebecca's Dream |
for his outstanding efforts in fostering the awareness and compassionate understanding of depression and bipolar disorder as real diseases |
| 2007 |
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MHA Mental Health America |
2007 for WARDS - Rep. Patrick Kennedy |
| 2007 |
Special Award |
NCADD National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence |
Special Award Presented to Representative Patrick Kennedy - For your passion and dedication in seeking parity legislation for alcohol and addictions treatment |
| 2006 |
Senate Resolution |
State of South Carolina |
To recognize Patrick J. Kennedy, Former US Representative for Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District, for his many years of dedicated service and extend to him a cordial welcome to the Palmetto State upon the occasion of his address at the National Alliance on Mental Health Illness/Michelin Luncheon, to be held May 7, 2006 in Greenville, SC |
| 2006 |
Congressional Leadership Award |
Campaign for Mental Health Reform |
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| 2006 |
Excellence in Public Policy |
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare |
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| 2005 |
Allies For Action Award |
Suicide Prevention Action Network |
Our partner in preventing suicide |
| 2005 |
The Dr. William Dameshek Award |
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society |
In recognition of his dedicated leadership in focusing National attention on blood cancers |
| 2003 |
Paul Wellstone Mental Health Award |
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance |
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| 2003 |
Helping Move Lives Forward Reintegration Award |
Eli Lilly & Company |
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| 2003 |
President's Award |
American Psychoanalytic Association |
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| 2003 |
Alliance Award |
American Psychiatric Association |
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| 2002 |
Public Service Award |
Society for Neuroscience |
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| 2001 |
Legislator of the Year |
National Mental Health Association |
Representative Patrick Kennedy - For outstanding courage and leadership on mental health issues, and championship of increased Federal funding for mental health programs |
| 2000 |
Paul E. Tsongas Memorial Award |
Lymphona Research Foundation |
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| 1999 |
Honorable Justice Thurgood Marshall Award |
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Presented to Patrick J. Kennedy - U.S. Congressman - Providence Brunch |
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Distinguished Service Award |
American College of Neuropsychopharmacology |
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Congressional Leadership Award |
Autism Society of America |
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Public Service Award |
Epilepsy Foundation |
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Patient Advocacy Award |
American Psychiatric Association |
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Brown University |
To Patrick J. Kennedy - In appreciation of your service to Brown University and the citizens of Rhode Island |
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General Charles C. Krulak, Commandant of the Marine Corps |
Presented by Charles C. Krulak - Commandant of the Marine Corps to The Honorable Patrick Kennedy - Rhode Island |
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APS (Association for Psychological Science) |
Patrick J. Kennedy - U.S. House of Representatives - In appreciation for your dedication to and support of behavioral research funding |