Men's Mental Health Matters Breakfast 2026

Join HopeWay for a powerful morning of connection and conversation to address the unique challenges men face when it comes to mental health. Featuring a dynamic panel of experts, this men's educational event will allow men to gather together and learn practical insights including:

• Supporting ourselves and others
• Understanding the unique pressures men face and how those impact mental health
• Ways to better support your overall mental wellness 

This is more than just an event—it’s a call to action for men to embrace strength through vulnerability, connection, and care. Let’s redefine what it means to be strong, together. 

*Please use the form below to sign up. Registration is required by February 27th; free to attend. Open to any men in the community who want to attend.

The Panel Will Include: 

Moderator - Justin Johnson, MD, DFAPA, Director of Veteran & First Responder Services 

Dr. Johnson is a board-certified psychiatrist and serves as HopeWay’s Director of Veteran and First Responder Services. He brings deep expertise in men’s mental health, PTSD, TBI, mood and anxiety disorders, and military and Veteran mental health, informed by both his clinical work and his service as a Command Psychiatrist in the U.S. Army Reserve. Dr. Johnson is a nationally recognized leader and speaker, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and a 2023 Charlotte Business Journal “40 Under 40” honoree.

Panelist - Reginald Johnson, MD, Adult Psychiatrist 

Dr. Reginald W. Johnson II is a board-certified psychiatrist at HopeWay, where he works primarily in the adult mental health programs. He brings expertise in interventional psychiatry, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and complex co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions. Dr. Johnson is deeply committed to mentorship, education, and evidence-based care delivered with empathy and respect. He is a recipient of the Hiram B. Curry Humanitarian Award and a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Panelist - Patrick Balsley, Founder of Sana House, Sana Counseling, and Sana Recovery Foundation 

Patrick Balsley is the founder of Sana House, Sana Counseling, and Sana Recovery Foundation, organizations created to address substance use and mental health. He has spent over a decade working in the behavioral health field and has been in his own substance use and mental health recovery for nearly 15 years. His work focuses on building thoughtful, ethically grounded systems of care that support sustainable recovery for individuals and their families.

Panelist - Sheldon Maye, Founder of Financial Butlers, Former Client 

Sheldon Maye is the Founder of Financial Butlers, a financial coaching and education company that empowers individuals to achieve clarity, control, and financial freedom. Drawing on over 20 years of experience as an HR executive, strategy consultant, and nonprofit director, he now provides high-touch, judgment-free guidance to help clients reach their goals. Sheldon’s career reflects a deep commitment to social impact and education, and he continues to invest heavily in his mental health and education since his time at HopeWay.

Special Thanks to Ace The Stigma: 

We would like to give a special thank you to Ace the Stigma for providing a generous grant to help fund this important event and meaningful conversation.

Ace the Stigma was founded in 2023 in memory of Chuck Reiney who died by suicide at the age of 53.  He was a husband, father, avid tennis player, and former president of the Olde Providence Tennis Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The mission of Ace the Stigma is to defeat the stigma surrounding mental health by raising funds, increasing awareness, and supporting individuals struggling with mental illness.