Since 1946, AYN has provided mental and behavioral health care to children in Charlotte and throughout the state. AYN offers 13 mental health programs and services in Charlotte and surrounding counties. In 2024, AYN served 10,000+ children and families in NC.

“We are so honored by and grateful for the support of Ace the Stigma. Their generosity is allowing us to serve more children and adolescents who are experiencing mental health challenges. The Charlotte community is lucky to have Ace the Stigma raising awareness and making an impact.” ~ Lynn Crutchfield

Preparing students to become resilient and healthy adults. For Students help students, parents, and teachers have conversations that can change lives.

“Ace the Stigma’s generous gift will ensure sustainable growth, enabling FOR Students to scale its impact and provide vital mental health education to a larger student population over the next year... with the goal of reaching and empowering more students.” ~ Whitney D’Allaird

Here Tomorrow transforms lives by building a community where suicide prevention is accessible without barriers.

“Here Tomorrow is deeply grateful for Ace the Stigma’s generous support, which directly fuels life-saving, same-day mental health care for our Friends. Their contribution ensures that anyone reaching out—whether in crisis or seeking connection—receives immediate, no-cost support from trained peers. Together, we are breaking stigma, building community, and offering hope when it’s needed most.” ~Terrie Andrews

Hopeway is an accredited nonprofit mental health treatment organization in Charlotte, NC, that provides best-practice behavioral health care and education for clients and their families.

“Thanks to Ace the Stigma’s generosity, our Men’s Mental Health Matters Breakfast created a space where men could see and feel they are not alone... We are stronger in community than we will ever be individually.” ~ Alyson R. Kuroski-Mazzei

KinderMourn provides hope for bereaved parents, grieving children and teens by offering support and counseling programs, creating awareness of bereavement issues, and empowering the community to effectively assist those who have suffered an unthinkable loss.

“Ace The Stigma’s generous donation allows us to continue offering free and reduced-cost services... and to meet the growing needs of grieving children, teens, and families in our community.” ~ Kaela O’Donnell

Mental Health America of Central Carolinas (MHA) provides mental health programs in Mecklenburg and Cabarrus counties and surrounding areas in North Carolina. Our programs seek to raise awareness, provide support, and end the stigma associated with mental illness.

“Their generous contribution will help us sustain our free counseling center and address adult loneliness and isolation... Together, we’re breaking down stigma and building a community where no one has to face mental health challenges alone.” ~ Ayo M. Johnson

A New Type of Tough. Mission 34 aims to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness through awareness, education, and ambassadors.

“Mission 34 is profoundly grateful for the generosity of Ace the Stigma... Their investment will allow us to expand chapters, inspire new partners, and ensure no young person faces their struggles alone.” ~ Heather Bonner