724 volunteers.

100000+ ​impacted.

504 events & campaigns.

Stepping above the stigma, one step at a time.

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Donate to Step Above Stigma!

Why donate to Step Above Stigma? 
Donations to Step Above Stigma go towards building and enhancing our chapters, as well as providing more mental health resources and support for those who need it most, particularly youth who are also members of marginalized communities.

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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!

We are so grateful to Shine Fit Co. for hosting a Holiday Hope fundraiser to support our cause!

Here are the details:
✨ 100% of proceeds will be donated to Step Above Stigma
✨ The class will be happening on December 16th, 2022
✨ Doors open at 6:45 pm & the class starts at 7:30 pm
✨ The venue is at Yonge & Bloor (the exact street address & entrance instructions will be emailed upon booking confirmation)

This is a great opportunity to come together with fun, energetic individuals who want to sweat and feel confident in the skin they're in!

Spots are selling out FAST. Secure your spot here!
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See the Step above stigma pledge

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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.

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Thank you to our partners, collaborators, and supporters!