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724 volunteers.
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100000+ impacted.
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504 events & campaigns.
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Stepping above the stigma, one step at a time.
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We are Step Above Stigma (SAS) — a registered Canadian charity dedicated to empowering young adults to break the stigmas that say they are unworthy. SAS is a home that empowers young adults to critically question social norms and step above the stigmas that prevent them from having good mental health. At SAS, we believe that empowerment is the antidote to stigma.
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Come visit us at an event!Save the date: Step Above Stigma is so excited to be partnering with Shine Fit for a fitness fundraiser event on December 16th! The class will be in-person downtown Toronto at an INSANELY cool venue (with very limited spots!).
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Our History
A single moment of compassion altered the course of Ampai Thammachack’s life, and now she’s all about paying it forward. As a teen in Bedford, N.S., she suffered from low self-worth and suicidal thoughts after her family experienced a harrowing financial crisis that nearly resulted in homelessness. After Ampai experienced an emotional breakdown one morning at high school, a guidance counsellor reached out to her and helped her connect with mental health services and treatments. From there, her mental health journey began, and it has led to an understanding of the necessity of mental health, the need to destigmatize getting help and an awareness of the challenges involved in accessing support. Ampai’s experience inspired her to want to help others who suffer similarly. She founded Step Above Stigma (SAS), a growing team of young volunteers who strive to educate and advocate for mental health awareness and accessibility.
Thank you to our partners, collaborators, and supporters!
