Mental Health Resource Hub
Many resources are available to support mental health, from crisis hotlines to supporting teammates to mindfulness tips. Frequently updated content will be available on the Mental Health Resource Hub.
Coach Beyond’s Online Supporting Student-Athlete Mental Health Training
This Coach Beyond course developed by LiFEsports at the Ohio State University is designed to increase awareness of student-athletes wellness needs and common signs and symptoms of mental health concerns. Participants attending this training will learn practical strategies to integrate into their daily practices and resources to link and refer student-athletes to mental health supports in their schools and communities. 
Coach Beyond’s Student-Athlete Trainings
Coach Beyond is proud to offer the Life and Leadership Through Sport Series, a six-session series on developing life and leadership skills for high school student-athletes. Each session focuses on a specific skill or topic and includes several interactive elements, including small group discussions, games, and homework prompts. The six session topics are listed below along with their specific learning objectives.
Coach Beyond Webinar: Coaching through Crisis
Join Dr. Samantha Bates as she sits down with Dr. Sharon Hoover (University of Maryland), Tony Dixon (Dayton Dunbar High School), and Dr. John Ackerman (Nationwide Children's Hospital) to discuss how coaches can support their student-athletes who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or a loss.
Athlete Mental Health Legislation
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Tucked into House Bill 33, Ohio’s budget bill, is a provision requiring all coaches to undergo mental health training. The goal is to help them identify students who are struggling, find them the help they may need, and hopefully, prevent them from hurting themselves or anyone else.
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Governor DeWine Announces Resources Available for School Athletic Coaches to Better Support Athletes...Read More.
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Dr. Michael D. Champion is a Sport and Performance Consultant specializing in Mental Skills Training for athletes and performers of all types. As a doctor in the field of Sport and Performance Psychology, Dr. Champion is uniquely trained to identify and develop the mental and emotional knowledge, skills, and abilities required for performance excellence. In years of experience, Dr. Champion has worked hands on with athletes across many sports, from the high school to the professional level, as well as with actors, singers, healthcare professionals, students, business owners, and more. His passion is for inspiring individuals, teams, and organizations to achieve their optimal level of performance more consistently, leading to improved outcomes and increased enjoyment.
Dr. Michael D. Champion, CMPC
champ@drchampionconsulting.com
513- 549-1512
Other Resources
If someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please call the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) hotline 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) M-F 10am-8pm Eastern or info@nami.org.
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SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline
1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727)
Get general information on mental health and locate treatment services in your area.
Speak to a live person Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org
If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National
Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained crisis counselors are available to talk 24 hours a day,
7 days a week to those experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance use, and other mental health crises.
*Please note the original lifeline number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to those experiencing emotional distress
NCTSN’s Self-Care Strategies Handout
View it here.
Text STEVE to 741741
If you are a young person of color who is feeling stressed, depressed, or anxious, please
know you can text STEVE to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7. The
link for additional information is located here, including a PDF and JPG version of this
information for social media use: httns//www.stevefundora/crisisteytline.