SPORTSCHOLOGY

CRISIS SUPPORT

Your Well-Being Matters. You Don't Have to Face It Alone.

Athletes face pressure on and off the field. If you are experiencing emotional distress or feel overwhelmed, support is available. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, get help now.

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Help Is Available Right Now

If you are in the United States, use the resources below to connect with immediate assistance. You do not need to manage a crisis alone.

IMMEDIATE DANGER

Call 911

For an immediate safety or medical emergency

Call 911 in the United States if you or someone else is in immediate danger or needs urgent emergency assistance.

Call 911

EMOTIONAL CRISIS SUPPORT

Call or Text 988

For emotional distress or thoughts of suicide

In the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Important Notice About Crisis Resources

The crisis-support resources and links on this page are provided for informational purposes. Sportschology cannot guarantee the availability, accuracy, or responsiveness of any third-party service, provider, phone number, or website. Links may change, and a service may be temporarily unavailable.

If a link does not work or you cannot reach a resource, try another appropriate support service or contact a qualified professional. If you are in immediate danger in the United States, call 911. For emotional distress or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988. If you cannot connect, visit the official 988 Lifeline website or seek another available local crisis resource. Outside the United States, contact your local emergency services or crisis-support service.

Sportschology is an educational platform, not an emergency response service or a provider of clinical mental health care.

Outside the United States? Contact your local emergency number or an appropriate crisis-support service in your country.

A MESSAGE FOR YOU

Asking for Help Is a Sign of Strength.

Especially when life feels overwhelming. You don't have to be strong every moment. You don't have to face every challenge alone.

Sometimes, the strongest thing you can do is speak up, reach out, and allow someone to help you through a difficult time.

Whether you are struggling with pressure, disappointment, anxiety, relationships, or challenges beyond your sport, your feelings deserve to be taken seriously.

You are more than your performance. You are worth supporting.

REMEMBER THIS

You Are More Than Your Performance.

Your value as a person is never determined by a score, a result, a roster spot, a season, or a difficult moment.

You Matter

You deserve care, respect, and support regardless of how you perform or what others expect from you.

You Are Not Alone

A trusted family member, friend, coach, counselor, or qualified professional may be able to help you take the next step.

It Is Okay to Reach Out

Asking for help is not a failure. It is a meaningful step toward getting the support you deserve.

SUPPORT BEYOND THE GAME

You Deserve Support On and Off the Field.

If you are comfortable doing so, consider telling someone you trust what you are experiencing. You can start with a simple statement: “I'm having a hard time, and I could use some support.”

If your concerns feel intense, continue over time, or interfere with your daily life, consider speaking with a qualified mental health professional or healthcare provider.

If you are supporting an athlete, listen without judgment, take their concerns seriously, and help them connect with appropriate support when needed.

You do not need to have all the answers before reaching out. Taking one step toward support is enough to begin.

YOUR LIFE MATTERS BEYOND THE GAME

Your Life Matters. Your Well-Being Matters.

You deserve support through the difficult moments, not just celebration during the victories. Please reach out to someone who can help you take the next step.

Visit the 988 Lifeline

Important: Sportschology provides educational mental performance resources. It is not an emergency response service, crisis hotline, or substitute for professional mental health care, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This website is not monitored as a crisis support service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger in the United States, call 911. For emotional distress or thoughts of suicide in the United States, call or text 988. If you are outside the United States, contact local emergency services or an appropriate crisis support resource.