The Checkers’ annual Teddy Bear Toss, presented by Novant Health, will take place Saturday, Nov. 29, during the 4 p.m. game against the Toronto Marlies. Fans are encouraged to bring new stuffed animals without breakable components to throw onto the ice following the Checkers’ first goal. The Checkers and Novant Health will then donate the […]

Psychiatric residential treatment centers in North Carolina will test a new de-escalation method for dealing with youth in crisis, the state Department of Health and Human Services announced last week. Commonly known as PRTFs, these facilities offer inpatient treatment for children with complex behavioral health needs. When one of these patients gets angry or agitated, […]

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the launch of a two-year pilot program in which 22 Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) for youth, operated by seven provider agencies, will begin using an innovative system called Ukeru® to de-escalate crises. Ukeru is a safe and comforting alternative to restraint and seclusion, […]

The Checkers’ annual Teddy Bear Toss, presented by Novant Health, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 30, during the 4 p.m. game against the Iowa Wild. Fans are encouraged to bring new stuffed animals without breakable components to throw onto the ice following the Checkers’ first goal. The Checkers and Novant Health will then donate […]

Tennis was more than just a game for Mike Reiney and his younger brother Chuck. It was a lifelong bond. In February 2023, Chuck’s suicide at 53 broke that bond and left his family and friends shocked that a man who seemed to have everything—a successful and lucrative banking career, a loving family, a strong connection […]

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, Charlotte FC and its founding partner, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), unveiled a new mini pitch at the Alexander Youth Network. This marked the 12th pitch in the club’s Pitch for Progress initiative and the second developed in partnership with DTNA. Charlotte FC executives Natalee Jarrett and Joe LaBue were […]

It can be easy to sweep difficult topics under the rug. But the family and friends of Chuck Reiney, who died by suicide in February 2023, chose instead to shed light on the importance of mental health and destigmatize mental illness by founding a nonprofit in his honor. Reiney was a lifelong tennis player, competing […]

Happiness in young people in the United States is falling, according to the 2024 World Happiness Report. The United States ranks 10th in happiness out of 143 countries for people 60 and older. It ranks 62nd in happiness out of 143 countries for people 30 and younger. When comparing the numbers taken from 2006-10 to those […]

The members of Girl Scout Troop 13187 in Mooresville recently earned their Bronze Award. Sydney, Olivia, and Stephanie decided to support foster kids who often don’t have a lot to call their own. The partnered with Alexander Youth Network to donate 71 backpacks and duffle bags filled with personal hygiene and other items. “We wanted […]

The following is a list of local mental health services for children who are in crisis or who need more than once- or twice-a-week therapy appointments for mental health conditions. Support groups for parents are also listed. This list does not include programs that specialize in substance abuse or eating disorders. Note: This is not […]