Author | Speaker | Media Guest
Advocate for Parents of Children with Mental Illness
Advocate for Parents of Children with Mental Illness
Stacy Ross
Signed Copies Available Through Website
Searching for Slippers
Now Available Everywhere Books Are Sold!!
Praise for Searching For Slippers
Contributor to
Chicken Soup for the Soul
Journey of a Lifetime.
Reboot Your Life: 101 Stories about Finding a New Path to Happiness.
Coming Soon
Where Do the Waves Come From?
Expected Holiday 2025
“Did you ever sit and wonder
About things that you see?
Try to figure out how they work
Or how they came to be??”
This adorable duo takes readers on a heartwarming journey through their imaginations before finally learning the truth about where the waves come from
Searching For Slippers
Book Club
Most readers seem to find a piece of themselves in Searching for Slippers, making it a wonderful choice for Book Clubs. I’ve put together Book Club materials for you to use on your own, or if you’d like me to join the discussion, please fill out the form below and I’ll get back to you shortly to review dates and options. Thanks for considering Searching for Slippers for your Book Club!
Downloadable Book Club Materials
Speaking
Giving Voice to Parents of Children with Mental Illness
Stacy Ross is an author, speaker and mother of an adult with Borderline Personality Disorder. With raw honesty, Stacy tells the story of her 28 year journey parenting a child with mental illness. Stacy’s openness about her struggles make her both relatable and believable with listeners often recounting personal experiences for the first time. Stacy also shares coping skills and strategies she’s learned along the way leaving audiences feeling empowered, hopeful, and less isolated.
Stacy caters each talk to best fit the audience and venue. She has found success in many formats including lectures, q&a, panel discussions, fireside chats, interviews, and audience driven discussions. Stacy’s ability to create an intimate setting in any format makes listeners feel comfortable and invites discussion.
Stacy's Story
In 2020, Stacy stepped away from her marketing consulting business and began to write full-time. After signing with Inspired Girl Publishing to publish her memoir, Stacy told her story publicly for the first time on the Cornell University Alumni podcast, Cornell Thank U. The overwhelming response from those with similar experiences convinced Stacy she had touched a nerve and she shifted her focus, merging writing and speaking into full time advocacy work.
Today, Stacy speaks in all size venues and formats to family members, caregivers, students, and health care providers. She is an active volunteer and board member for NAMI NJ. Stacy hopes by telling her story she will encourage others to do the same, ultimately reducing stigma and affecting real change.
Searching for Slippers, was released in May, 2025 in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
Stacy and her husband raised their three children on the Jersey shore where they still live today with their mini sheepdoodle, Diana (Ross). Stacy holds a BS from Cornell University, an MBA from the University of Rochester, and is a certified Yoga instructor.
Signature Topics
- Healing Through Honesty
- Acceptance & Forgiveness
- Setting Healthy Boundaries
- Coping Skills for Heightened Stress
- Finding Support & Community
- Navigating Resources
- The Heroes in my Journey
- Aging out of the System
Praise for Stacy
Media
Television, Radio, Podcasts, & Articles
Television / Radio
Podcasts
Upcoming Events
Hackensack Meridian Health Abilities Team Member Resource Group Guest Speaker
September 29th, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Details: Virtual meeting guest speaker. HMH team members only.
Options for Community Living Staff Development Day
October 17th, 2025
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Details: Staff development day guest speaker. Topic: Balance & Boundaries
Past Events & Web Events
Web Events
September 29th, 2025 - 1:00 pm
Hackensack Meridian Health Abilities Team Member Resource Group Guest Speaker
July 9th, 2025 - 8:30 am
Hackensack Meridian Health Dept. of Psychiatry Grand Rounds
May 12th, 2025 - 7:00 pm
Wayne Public Library Virtual Author Chat
May 9th, 2025 - 12:00 pm
Northwell Health Behavior Health Webinar
March 10th, 2025 - 7:00 pm
Virtual Launch Party
July 17th, 2024 - 7:45 pm
Family Support Group Moderator (MHA NJ)
April 9th, 2024 - 10:00 am
PM Pediatric Webinar
February 20th, 2024 - 8:00 pm
Inspired Girl Live
Past Events
August 13th, 2025
Booktowne Book Club Guest
BookTowne 171 Main St. Manasquan, NJ 08736May 31st, 2025
Booktowne Book Signing & Discussion
171 Main St. Manasquan, NJ 08736May 29th, 2025
Watchung Booksellers Book Talk and Signing
Watchung Booksellers - The Kids Room 44 Fairfield Street, Montclair, NJJanuary 1st, 1970
Hello Sunshine: Spring in Mental Health & Recovery Event – Preferred Behavioral Health
McLoone's Pier House One Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740May 2nd, 2025
Book Signing/Meet & Greet
200 Monmouth St 2nd Floor, Red Bank, NJ 07701March 30th, 2025
NCJW Lecture Series: A Conversation Between Generations – Coping With Mental Illness in the Family
Valencia Valencia Shores Clubhouse 7751 Valencia Shores Drive Lake Worth, FL 33467March 12th, 2025
The Lightworkers Series – Talks on Luck
The Women's Club of Asbury Park. 57 Wickapecko Dr, Ocean Township, NJ 07712February 13th, 2025
Let’s Talk: The Impact of Mental Illness on the Family
Red Bank Regional High School, 101 Ridge Road, Little Silver, NJOctober 5th, 2024
NAMIWalks NJ
Middlesex College Woodbridge Avenue Edison, New Jersey 08837July 30th, 2024
“Friendly Feud” Game Night at The Seafarer
1 Atlantic St, Highlands, NJ 07732
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For Parents & Caregivers
Resources
Following are general resources I’ve gathered over the years. I hope you find this useful, but please keep in mind the resources provided here are for informational purposes only and should not be considered as definitive advice. Always consult with a qualified professional before making any decisions based on this information.
* Resources that Stacy Ross has had personal experience with.
Mental Health America (MHA)
General Resources
Advances the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, research, advocacy and public policy, and direct service. (MHA) is the nation’s leading national nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and illness prevention.
Mental Health Association of Monmouth County *
New Jersey Specific Resources
“Our mission is to promote mental health as a critical component of overall wellness. We provide prevention services for all, offer early identification and intervention for those at risk, and deliver integrated care and treatment to those in need—with recovery as the goal.”
Mental Health Association of New Jersey
New Jersey Specific Resources
MHANJ is a statewide non-profit organization whose mission is to strive for children and adults to achieve victory over mental illness and substance use disorders through advocacy, education, training and services.
Monmouth Cares *
New Jersey Specific Resources
Monmouth Cares is a nonprofit organization that is responsible for face-to-face care management and comprehensive service planning for youth and their families with complex needs.
National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI)
General Resources
“Dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Our Alliance includes more than 700 NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education to those in need.”
National Alliance of Mental Illness of New Jersey *
New Jersey Specific Resources
”NAMINJ is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness. We offer education, support, system advocacy, and public awareness initiatives to help those affected by mental health challenges build better lives.”
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