WHO Stands Up for Mental Health

Nothing beats doing something fun for a cause. Mental health and substance use issues affect someone in every family; someone you know, someone you love, and someone you care about. Join us for a fabulous evening of comedy that puts mental health front and center, for those joining us at Gotham Comedy Club and for communities around the globe.

The Columbia-World Health Organization Center for Global Mental Health works to reduce the burden of mental disorders, combat stigma, and expand access to evidence-based treatment worldwide. We advance research, build capacity in low-resource settings, and offer research and mentorship opportunities for scholars to make a meaningful impact in their communities. Net proceeds of the event will directly support these initiatives.

 

Host: Ashley Austin Morris

Ashley Austin Morris is an actor, comedian, and writer. She plays ‘Roxanne Hertz’ in FX’s “Fleishman is in Trouble” and can be seen as ‘Nicole’ in Shonda Rhimes’ “Inventing Anna” and ‘Debbie’ in Peacock’s “Perfect Match.” Other credits include “The Other Two” (HBO), “THE BITE” (Spectrum Originals), “The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show” (Netflix), and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon). Ashley has been featured as a guest star on “Murphy Brown” (CBS), “The Big Bang Theory” (CBS), “The Good Wife” (CBS), “Desperate Housewives” (ABC), and “Ugly Betty” (ABC). Her comedy album, “Slightly Off,” debuted at number one on the iTunes Charts and continues to perform well. She performs regularly at New York Comedy Club, Gotham Comedy Club, and many more clubs and theaters across the country, and her stand-up has been featured on AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live.” Her writing credits include “Libido Limbo” (Young Playwrights Festival finalist) and a contributing writer for “Stuffed,” which ran off-Broadway at the West Side Theatre.

 

Headliner: Mark Normand

Mark Normand is one of the most in-demand comedians working today. His self-produced YouTube special, “Out to Lunch” has over 11 million views! He also co-hosts two very popular podcasts, “Tuesdays with Stories” with Joe List and “We Might Be Drunk” with Sam Morril. Mark has also done a Comedy Central HALF HOUR special, has appeared on TBS’s CONAN 4 times, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Showtime’s “Live at SXSW”, INSIDE AMY SCHUMER, TruTv, Best Week Ever, MTv, Last Comic Standing, @Midnight and released an album with Comedy Central records titled “Still Got It”.

 

 

Tickets include the stand-up comedy performance, top-shelf open bar, and appetizer reception.

 

Note: You must be 21+ to attend.

 

 

6:00 pm – Doors Open
6:15 – 7:30 pm – Appetizer & Cocktail Reception
7:30 – 9:15 pm – Comedy Show

 

Global Supporter (single ticket): $200

Global Champion Table (includes 4 tickets): $5,000

Global Benefactor Table (includes 6 tickets): $7,500

Global Ambassador Table (includes 8 tickets): $10,000

 

Please note that a 2.5% credit card transaction fee will be automatically added to your total at checkout.

 

If you are purchasing a table and would like to pay via check or bank transfer, please contact the Columbia-WHO Center for Global Mental Health at info@ccgmh.org.

Corporate Sponsorships are available. For more information, please contact the Columbia-WHO Center for Global Mental Health at info@ccgmh.org.

Seating Policy: Guests will be assigned their table upon arrival