News

Actions

Kennedy Speaks On Mental Health

Posted at 4:01 PM, Mar 25, 2013
and last updated 2013-03-25 16:09:01-04

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The son of the late Senator Ted Kennedy spoke in Grand Rapids on Monday afternoon.  Patrick Kennedy was the guest speaker at the Economic Club luncheon.

The Economic Club teamed up with Hope Network to bring in Mental Health Advocate Patrick Kennedy.

The Ambassador Ballroom was filled at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel as Kennedy discussed his personal issues involving addictions.  He also discussed the importance of mental health and the need for improvements with the system.  Kennedy says our Veterans are suffering and more needs to be done in the mental health field.

Lt Gov Brian Calley spoke before Ted Kennedy promoting mental health issues.