Miranda Wilson: When Families Need Someone in Their Corner
Sometimes, the Support Families Need Most Is Someone Who Understands No parent expects to navigate a child’s mental health journey. One day, everything feels normal. The next, you’re sitting in doctor’s offices, meeting with schools, searching for resources, and wondering if you’re making the right decisions. It can be overwhelming. That’s why Family Peer Support […]
Career Day at Alexander Youth Network: Creating Space for What’s Possible
On June 18, Alexander Youth Network hosted its first-ever Career Day. What happened that day went far beyond a program or an event. It became a moment of recognition and possibility for the young people in the room. For many of our youth, this was not just about learning about the different careers that […]
Celebrating Our Kids 2026
On April 21, 2026 we hosted our annual fundraising luncheon, Celebrating Our Kids, at the NASCAR Hall of Fame! We were joined by over 300 community members, donors, and partners to hear more about the mission of Alexander Youth Network and learn how they can help support the children we serve. This year, we heard […]
Returning Home: Welcoming Malisa Shuler as Executive Director of our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility in Charlotte
At Alexander Youth Network, every chapter of our story is written by the passionate people who lead with heart and vision. Today, we’re elated to welcome Malisa Shuler, PsyD, as the new Executive Director of our Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) in Charlotte, NC—a familiar face stepping into a new and powerful role. This transition also gives us […]
A Legacy of Impact: Craig Bass Retires After 34 Years of Leadership at Alexander Youth Network
For more than three decades, Craig Bass has been at the helm of Alexander Youth Network, guiding the organization through tremendous growth, innovation, and impact. As he steps into retirement, we reflect not only on the legacy he leaves behind but also on the path forward—one that continues to center on the needs of children […]
Welcoming Back a Familiar Face: Brennon Graham Returns to Alexander as Our New CEO
Alexander Youth Network is thrilled to announce that Brennon Graham, MBA, MHA will rejoin the organization as Chief Executive Officer in February 2025. Â This moment marks an exciting homecoming for Brennon, who previously served as Executive Director of our subsidiary, The Relatives, from 2005-2016, and earlier held roles as a Business Relations Executive and Group […]