HopeWay

11/21/2025

When life feels heavy, focusing on what you’re thankful for can be a quiet anchor.

Even one small thing counts.

11/20/2025

Looking for a meaningful way to deliver hope and cheer this holiday season? Send your family and friends a special 2025 HopeWay Holiday Card featuring artwork created by a former HopeWay client.

Each card comes with an insert to notify the recipient that a gift has been made in their honor to support HopeWay's programs. Cards are ready for distribution now, click the link to shop today!

💚 https://hopeway.org/event/holiday-cards-2025

11/19/2025

Burnout is real - especially this time of year.

Students and adults alike often feel extra pressure to wrap up assignments, finish projects, and push through packed schedules before the holidays.

If you’re feeling stretched thin, remember: it’s okay to pause. Practice self-care by being kind to yourself, taking a break, and reaching out for support when you need it.

11/17/2025

At HopeWay, every story of healing begins with HOPE.

When Ruffin and Rebecca Tanner faced one of the hardest seasons of their lives, they turned to HopeWay. What they found was more than treatment; it was hope, healing, and a community that continues to support them even now.

This season, your gift helps provide that same hope for individuals and families across our community. Your contribution supports our ability to provide premier, evidence-based care, financial assistance to help clients access care and community education to help spread awareness and reduce stigma about mental health.

Visit https://hopeway.org/give-hope to give hope today.

11/15/2025

This past week reminded us just how powerful generosity and community truly are.

On Wednesday, we hosted What Are You Carrying? - a handbag auction and fundraiser that highlights how many people carry anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges silently. Earlier in the week, we were honored to be a beneficiary of the Young 9 Foundation Sneakerball Gala, founded by Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers QB.

The funds raised from both events will help us continue providing trusted, evidence-based mental health treatment, financial assistance, and education for our community.

Thank you to everyone who came out throughout the week to support HopeWay and our mission! Your generosity helps us continue this important work - we truly couldn’t do it without you. 💙

11/14/2025

Peace begins the moment you stop fighting yourself and start listening and acting with compassion.

11/13/2025

Kindness is contagious, and it starts with you.

A small act of kindness can shift someone’s entire day, while nurturing your own mental health. Research shows that when we show compassion or lend a helping hand, we can experience more joy, less stress, and a deeper sense of connection.

So, take a moment to make someone feel loved today! You never know the difference it might make.

📍 Local Charlotte mural by Evelyn Henson at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams in NoDa

11/11/2025

Today on Veterans Day, we honor the brave individuals who have selflessly served our country, and thank all Veterans for their courage, resilience, and sacrifice.

If you know a Veteran who might be struggling, please share this post with them. Our goal is to provide our nation's heroes with the support and treatment they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Visit our YouTube channel to learn more about how HopeWay’s Veteran Services have been truly life-changing for Aaron, Tracy, and Cameron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73Jp3L2d7Ac&t=25s

Veteran Services: https://hopeway.org/programs/veteran-and-first-responder-services

11/10/2025

We’ve all noticed the days are getting shorter and colder. For some, that can have a real impact on mental health.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that typically appears during the fall and winter months when sunlight is limited. SAD affects about 5% of the U.S. population each year. Common symptoms of include persistent low mood, loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyed, low energy, changes in appetite (often craving sweets or carbohydrates), difficulty concentrating, and changes in sleep patterns.

One effective treatment option is light therapy: a safe, noninvasive approach that mimics natural sunlight and can help regulate mood and sleep patterns.

Learn more about how light therapy works and who it can help in our latest blog post featuring Dr. Marra, HopeWay's Director of Medical Services: https://hopeway.org/blog/understanding-light-therapy-a-bright-approach-to-depression

Sunlight plays a critical role in regulating our mood and mental health by helping the brain produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter linked to feelings of well-being and happiness. It also influences melatonin production, which supports healthy sleep cycles, and helps synchronize our circadian rhythm....

11/07/2025

You’ve overcome so much.

The same strength and courage that carried you through before is still within you now.

11/06/2025

You lift us up.

Because of you, HopeWay is a place where healing happens. Each gift and act of support helps teens, adults, and families find strength, renewal, and hope through mental health treatment.

Together, we live out our values of Hope, Excellence, Trust, and Compassion - creating real impact that extends far beyond our walls.

This season, your gift helps provide that same hope for individuals and families across our community. Together, we can continue to make mental wellness possible for all.

Give hope today at https://hopeway.org/give-hope

11/04/2025

Last chance for What Are You Carrying? tickets!

🎟️ https://hopeway.org/event/what-are-you-carrying-2025

This event shines a light on an important truth: many of us carry around anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges without even our family or closest friends knowing. What Are You Carrying? reminds us to start those conversations, reduce stigma, and help ensure that no one has to carry their struggles alone.

We hope you can join us for an unforgettable evening of fun, fashion, and purpose. Bid on a curated collection of designer and unique purses and accessories, all while supporting HopeWay’s therapeutic programs, financial assistance, and community education.

Date: Wednesday, November 12th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30PM
Location: Quail Hollow Club, 3700 Gleneagles Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210

Grab your tickets or register to bid now: https://hopeway.org/event/what-are-you-carrying-2025