Mental Health

Experiencing A Mental Health Crisis?
If you are a member of Team USA who is experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out to the Team USA Mental Health Support Line at +1 (719) 866-CALL. The Team USA Mental Health Support Line will be available to Team USA domestically and internationally 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Calling +1-719-866-CALL will connect Team USA immediately to a licensed mental health provider who can assist in the management of mental health crises or provide resources related to mental health and wellness anywhere in the world. If necessary, Team USA athletes can also request follow-up from a USOPC Mental Health provider through this support line.
Our Commitment
As part of our mission, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee is committed to promoting sustained well-being for Team USA athletes. More than ever, it is critical that we empower those who are in need to seek assistance, while proactively delivering mental health resources and services.
At the USOPC, we believe that competitive excellence and well-being work hand in hand, and at their best, reinforce one another. That is why we created the athlete services division in February 2019, to advance the support and resources available to Team USA athletes – specifically in the areas of athlete safety, mental health, wellness, and career and education. The new structure moved oversight of sports medicine and mental health to the athlete services division, creating separation between the people who support athlete wellness and those dedicated to athlete performance.
For elite athletes, a healthy mindset includes balance, self-exploration, supportive relationships and a post-competition transition plan. With guidance from our dedicated team of medical and sport psychology providers, our external Mental Health Taskforce and Mental Health Officers, and collaboration with other industry leaders and sport organizations, the USOPC strives to be a trusted resource in this area.
Together, the Team USA community is raising awareness around mental health, educating athletes – and our broader U.S. Olympic and Paralympic community – on available resources and empowering those in need to seek assistance.