Stop the Judgment Project

Stop the Judgment. Start the Conversation

Wexford, PA | http://STOPTHEJUDGMENT.ORG

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Mission

Our Mission: To Stop The Judgment Ending the stigma of mental health disorders and substance use disorders in young adults.

Ruling year info

2021

President and Founder

Sherry Jo Matt

Co Principal Officer

Tom Bott

Main address

3000 Village Run Rd Ste 103-157

Wexford, PA 15090-6315 USA

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EIN

86-2065648

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Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (F12)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Community Educational Programs

This program is based on the success of our community-based meetings and a demand for additional requests from schools and organizations. STJP hosts community events in schools across our region for family and friends that have been or may become impacted by substance use and mental health (SUD/MH) disorders to create a space where they can find support and learn about the issues, trends and resources in SUD/MH. STJP has so far hosted six events in 2024 and 2025, reaching approximately 1,500 people. STJP provides speakers for these events and volunteers assist in all aspects of events. The program creates a space where participants can find support and learn about the issues, trends and resources in SUD/MH. STJP works collaboratively with the numerous partners, including the Allegheny Health Network (AHN) ChillRoom, Communities In Schools as well as designated school districts across the region. The events include prominent keynote speakers with expertise in the SUD/MH field.

Population(s) Served

Children and youth

Family relationships

Substance abusers

Honest Obituary

Many families use purposefully vague language in obituaries about the cause of death when a young loved one dies from tragic circumstances. Mental health issues, suicides, overdoses, and accidental drug poisonings often go unmentioned in obituaries in the belief that it offers families more privacy and lessens their shame. However, concealing the true cause of death or using adjectives such as “unexpectedly” or “suddenly” only serve to continue the stigma surrounding substance use disorders, overdoses, poisonings, and suicides and discourage dialog about these issues. The Honest Obituary Program supports funeral directors as they consult with families in writing honest obituaries to help lessen the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use disorders. STJP provides recommended language that families can reference while composing a loved one’s obituary to honor their truth and allow family members to step out of the shadow of guilt and shame.

Population(s) Served

Substance abusers

Parents

Families

Where we work

Allegheny County (Pennsylvania, United States)

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Stop the Judgment Project

Board of directors
as of 3/24/2025

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Amanda Malkowski

Jessica Irwin

LouAnn Ross

Sherry Jo Matt President and Founder

Tom Bott

Yeshvant Navalgund

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Female, Not transgender

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual or Straight

Disability status

Person without a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Male, Not transgender

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual or Straight

Disability status

Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

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