Mental Health Stigma Has Met Its Match
Ace The Stigma's goal is to raise funds, increase awareness, and support individuals struggling with mental illness. In our first year, we donated more than $190,000 to nonprofits in Charlotte, NC who aim to help those suffering.
STIGMA
stig·ma (noun)
Defined by the Mayo Clinic is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that's thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage (a negative stereotype). Unfortunately, negative attitudes and beliefs toward people who have a mental health condition are common.
Stigma can lead to discrimination. Discrimination may be obvious and direct, such as someone making a negative remark about your mental illness or your treatment. Or it may be unintentional or subtle, such as someone avoiding you because the person assumes you could be unstable, violent or dangerous due to your mental illness. You may even judge yourself.
Some of the harmful effects of stigma can include:
Reluctance to seek help or treatment
Lack of understanding by family, friends, co-workers or others
Fewer opportunities for work, school or social activities or trouble finding housing
Bullying, physical violence or harassment
Health insurance that doesn't adequately cover your mental illness treatment
The belief that you'll never succeed at certain challenges or that you can't improve your situation
Ace The Stigma is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to defeat the stigma surrounding mental health.
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In Memory of Chuck Reiney
Ace the Stigma was founded in 2023 in memory of Chuck Reiney who died by suicide at the age of 53. He was a husband, father, avid tennis player, and former president of the Olde Providence Tennis Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Ace The Stigma will focus on raising money, providing support, and bringing people together, all to help those who are suffering from mental illness. Please join us as we, ACE THE STIGMA!