NoStigmas
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States2-10 Employees
NoStigmas is a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois. It operates a peer-to-peer support network designed for people affected by mental illness and suicide, emphasizing mental health as a daily, everywhere health issue. The organization positions itself as a global, peer-led movement that raises awareness and pursues action-oriented advocacy for mental illness and suicide prevention. Its Ally Training Program helps establish local communities that offer understanding and support across different stages of a person’s mental health journey. In partnership with mental health professionals, NoStigmas follows a domino-effect model to extend impact to individuals, peer groups, university organizations, and corporations. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, its activities fund programs that educate people about warning signs of mental health crises and raise awareness of suicide and mental illness issues.