Mental Health & Performance
USOPC Psychological Services#
We are Here to Support You
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.
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).
Resources & Services For Athletes#
Not sure where to start? Check out the full Team USA Athlete Psychological Services Resource Guide.
This guide provides an overview of the mental health and mental performance resources available to Team USA athletes. Download the guide.
The USOPC Mental Health & Performance Directory is a newly consolidated, public resource to connect Team USA athletes with highly-qualified mental health and mental performance providers who have experience working with elite athletes. Team USA athletes can filter and search the directory to either connect with licensed mental health providers – including social workers, professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists – or experienced Certified Mental Performance Consultants across the country who specialize in mental performance.
Providers in the directory have completed a background screening, as well as training from the U.S. Center for SafeSport and U.S. Anti-doping Agency or the World Antidoping Agency.
Connect with the provider directly to schedule an appointment and be sure to inform them you are a Team USA athlete. Some providers accept insurance while others may not. This will be noted on the dashboard. All billing is to be arranged between the athlete and the provider.
Please contact USOPC Psychological Services at psychservices@usopc.org with any questions.
Need help selecting a mental health provider? Click here to download a guide with additional information.
The USOPC has contracted with eHome Counseling Counseling Group - a nationwide virtual counseling network that provides empirically-based mental health treatment anytime and anywhere with the highest quality licensed mental health providers on a convenient, confidential, and integrated platform. Get started by visiting https://www.ehomegroup.com/team-usa.
eHome accepts health insurance and USOPC Psych Services will pay for any expenses outside of insurance. Contact psychservices@usopc.org for assistance with co-pays and deductibles if applicable.
Team USA athletes have access to hundreds of resources for focus, sleep, movement and more, including content designed for recovery, competition, training and motivation through Headspace Plus™ – a meditation and sleep app used by more than 66 million and clinically proven to reduce stress, improve happiness and increase focus. Team USA athletes should email psychservices@usopc.org to request membership access.
The USOPC has contracted with a nationwide call center to create a confidential mental health support line that is available to Team USA domestically and internationally 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Calling +1-719-866-CALL (or 2255) will connect Team USA athletes 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 Pyschological Services Provider through this support line.
The USOPC has also acquired the WellTrack™ app for Team USA athletes. The WellTrack™ app provides athletes with a suite of online tools and courses that incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify, understand, and address their mental health. This app also connects directly to the Team USA mental health support line to manage mental health crises and/or provide mental health resources.
The WellTrack™ app can be downloaded from the App Store and email psychservices@usopc.org for the password.
The USOPC has 15 full-time psychological services providers to serve the mental health and mental performance needs of Team USA athletes. Meet our team.