Sign this petition created by Athletes for Hope, an organization that supports athlete's mental health and mental illness. They are proposing a National Athlete Mental Health As a Basic Human Right doctrine. This petition supports the legislative proposal, advocacy an awareness for athlete mental health.
Use this letter template to send to important figures like J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois (Office of the Governor, 555 W.Monroe St., 16th Floor Chicago, IL 60661) or Charles Baker, President of the NCAA (P.O. Box 6222Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222).
Donate to Morgan's Message, a non-profit dedicated to advocating for athlete mental health and de-stigmatizing mental health conversation. Donation go to support their cause and enhancing their education programs.
Support and Check in on your athlete friends and family. Have real conversations about mental health with your peers. You don't know how much someone could be struggling unless you check in on them. Give someone a hug; Virginia Satir said, "we need 4 hugs for survival, 8 for maintenance, and 12 for growth." Help your friends by making sure they know you're there for them.
Support our clothing brand Free Hugs Friday. These clothes not only support the mental health of those around you, but all the profit goes to supporting athlete mental health through activism, events, and donations. More information on
Share this website or our poster to your friends and family. Give them these resources to help them find support and stay educated.