Athlete Safety: Mental Health

Find emergency hotlines, crisis intervention resources, tools to prioritize mental wellness and more.

Experiencing a Mental Health Emergency? If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 9-8-8 or go to your nearest emergency room.

If you are a Team USA athlete and are looking to connect with a mental health provider (24/7) anywhere in the world who can assist in the management of mental health crises or provide resources related to mental health and wellness, please reach out to the Team USA Psychological Services Support Line at +1 (719) 866-CALL (2255).

Minds Matter | Cultivate Mental Wellness in Baseball

USA Baseball recognizes that mental health is momentous to the well-being and athletic success of our community. Our mission is to promote mental wellness and empower our athletes, coaches, parents, umpires, and trainers to seek assistance and gain knowledge around mental health with resources provided by the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the U.S. Center for SafeSport.

Hotlines and Crisis Intervention

SafeSport Helpline (866-200-0796)

For athletes who have experienced sexual misconduct in sport.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988)

For people who are suicidal or in crisis or trying to help someone who is suicidal.

Crisis Text Line (text HOME to 741741)

Text based communication to provide mental health support and crisis intervention.

The Jed Foundation’s Mental Health Resource Center (800-273-4357)

Text and call options for young people facing mental health issues or crises.

National Eating Disorders Association (800-931-2237)

Support for those struggling with various eating disorders and advice for friends and family on how to help.

USOPC Psychological Services

"As part of our mission, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) is committed to achieving sustained competitive excellence and well-being for Team USA athletes. More than ever, it is critical that the USOPC empower Team USA athletes seeking assistance around mental health and mental performance and we are excited to continue to provide education and resources in these areas. The USOPC Psychological Services team supports Team USA USA athletes across the psychological spectrum by providing internal and external resources that range from mental health to mental performance and everything in between."