VIRTUAL ADVOCACY DAY 2026 IS COMING SOON!
Advocacy Day brings athletes and legislators together for meaningful conversations about the state of mental health in sport. By sharing lived experiences and research-backed insights, athletes help elevate the importance of mental health, inform policy discussions, and drive action toward stronger support systems for athletes at every level.
ADVOCACY DAY AT THE CAPITOL
Making mental health a fundament right for all athletes!
Our second Athlete Mental Health Advocacy Day in May 2024 was an overwhelming success! We were honored to have 68 individuals join us in-person and online for a day of meaningful discussions, impactful Hill visits, and community-building activities. Our participants engaged in over 20 legislative visits and dropped off folders at more than 20 other critical legislative offices, advocating for National Athlete Mental Health as a Basic Human Right. Please see our legislative platform from the day here.
The proceeds from our Advocacy Day supports AFH Wellbeing program, empowering athletes to break down mental health barriers and advocating for legislative change.
Together, we are making strides towards a future where mental health is recognized as a fundamental right for all athletes.
Best sure to check out the full photo gallery from the day!
Join Us for Athlete Mental Health Week 2026!
Athletes for Hope is proud to partner with Hilinski’s Hope, Kevin Love Fund, Morgan’s Message, The Hidden Opponent, and Sarah Shulze Foundation to host Athlete Mental Health Week Feb. 2-8, 2026.
The goal of this week is to raise awareness, destigmatize, and provide quality mental health resources to athletes nationwide. All athletes are included in this week, no matter the league or level, as we amplify their voices and institute meaningful change around mental health.