Non-Profit Heroes: Racing for Mental Health

Racing for Mental Health all started with a conversation and in this podcast conversation, Shannon Sak shares their history and mission. Showcased as Sterk Family Law Group's November 2023 Non-Profit Hero, Racing for Mental Health is committed to destigmatizing mental health and transforming the conversation around it. By being a voice and standing up to the social injustice that has been ingrained into our society, we can eliminate mental health discrimination along with fears of seeking treatment.  History: Jordan Missig began talking with his parents about a friend who had opened up to him about his mental health struggles with ADHD. This friend told Jordan that he was not diagnosed with a mental health condition, but he struggled with learning and did not know or want to admit that he had a problem and seek help. This embarrassment of admitting he might have a mental health issue, made continuing with college very difficult, so he dropped out. This led to a discussion about the stigma issues surrounding mental health and how unfortunate it was that anyone would feel too ashamed to seek treatment and support. Their core values are: INCLUSION Removing barriers to equal access and opportunities EMPOWERMENT Enabling everyone to live their lives to the fullest ACTIVISM Vigorously campaigning to bring about social change SOCIAL JUSTICE Fairness for all without discrimination and intolerance To connect with Racing for Mental Health, a 501(c)3 organization: racingformentalhealth.com (312) 321-4760 [email protected] To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. call 815-600-8950 or visit sterkfamilylaw.com  ************** Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties. The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and overall well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center. The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives. ************** This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. It does not constitute legal or medical advice and should not be construed as such. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. #mentalhealth #nonprofit #notforprofit #mentalhealthawareness #helpingothers #conversation