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 […]

Blue Cross NC officials say that since 2019, the organization has directed funding to programs and initiatives that support children, youth, and families involved with the state’s child welfare system. They say that their advocacy has helped grow the number of available foster families, address mental health needs, and create paths for youth transitioning out […]

Some experts call the state of children and teen’s mental health the next wave of the pandemic. One in six children have experienced a mental health disorder, and suicide is the third-leading cause of death among people ages 15 to 24 in the United States. Channel 9 is committed to breaking down the stigma surrounding […]

People experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis now have expanded access to care in Guilford County with the launch of additional longer-term services at the Guilford County Behavioral Health Center (GCBHC). The center has been providing mental and behavioral health care for all ages, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week since […]