What is Stigma?
-A mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. A set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something.
-Understand the facts about Mental Illness.
Take the Pledge:
-Pledge to be Stigma Free -Promote public awareness, create conversations, and work towards overcoming stigmas, stereotyping, discrimination, and removing any barriers to recovery.
-Join in our mission to enable and encourage those with mental illness to Stand Up, Speak Out, and Get Help.
Take Action:
-Reach out to your local Mayor or College Administrator and request that your town or college campus become Stigma Free.
-For more information on the Stigma Free Campaign email us at codeyfund@gmail.com
Stigma Free Campaign
Stigma Free Towns
- Township of Irvington
- Town of Newton
- Township of Pequannock
- West Caldwell
- West Orange
- Maplewood
- Montclair
- Bloomfield
- Roseland
- Livingston
- Woodbridge
- Boonton
- Denville
- East Hanover
- Hanover
- Jefferson
- Madison
- Washington Twp
- Springfield
- Boonton Twp
- Butler
- Chatham Boro
- Dover
- Long Hill
- Mendham Borough
- Morris Plains
- Morristown
- Morris Twp
- Mountain Lakes
- Parsippany
- Rockaway
- Roxbury
Stigma Free Campuses
- Caldwell University
- Montclair State University
- College of St. Elizabeth
- Steven’s Institute of Technology
- Ramapo College
- Drew University
- Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Felician University
- Seton Hall University