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Onrise and Learfield partner to bring comprehensive mental health care to college athletics

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PROVEN OUTCOMES

Testimonials

Real stories from the organizations we serve.

What Partners Say

"Onrise is the most utilized resource that we have for our student-athletes. It has made the most impact in the least amount of time."
Gretchen Goodman
Gretchen Goodman
Gretchen Goodman, MA, AT, ATC - Associate Director of Athletics – Athletics Health Care, Grand Valley State University
"This is a strategic investment that allows our student-athletes to perform at their highest level both on and off the field. Mental health support has become as essential to athletic programs as strength and conditioning. Onrise has a proven system that has improved outcomes at the professional level, and we're committed to giving our student-athletes that same level of support."
Steve Brockelbank
Steve Brockelbank
AD, Ferris State
"Hiring an in-house resource was cost prohibitive. Onrise made it easy on us by providing a reasonably priced, quality alternative that freed up budget for other priorities."
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Sheldon Phillips
Executive Director, Player Care, Philadelphia Union
"We know balancing the demands of rigorous academics and high level athletics can be very challenging. We are glad to partner with Onrise to give our Student-Athletes the support they need to stay focused, to be resilient, and ready to go both on and off the field."
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Clark Sheehy
Athletic Director, Southwest Baptist University
"At GVSU, we seek to unleash the full potential of all our student-athletes. This potential is realized only when they have the tools and support to navigate their toughest days. Onrise provides exceptional accessibility to mental health support that is so crucial to the success of our student-athletes."
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Keri Becker
Athletic Director, Grand Valley State
2025 Clinical Data

80% of athletes report "much improved" or better

See our full PHQ-4 and PGIC outcome data β€” validated clinical measures across all 2025 engagements.

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ONRISE CARE ANALYTICS

The Data Speaks for Itself

Real outcomes from real programs β€” consistent patterns across 2024, 2025, and 2026.

Onrise Care Analytics: Care Mix Distribution showing Peer Support ~80%, Therapy ~18%, Psychiatry ~2% across 2024, 2025, and 2026 YTD

Key Insight: Athletes continue to engage primarily in peer support even at scale β€” the low-barrier entry point that drives adoption.

Onrise Care Analytics: 92% of student-athletes continued care after positive screening β€” 40 of 450 athletes engaged with 195 total sessions

Key Insight: Peer support did not replace clinical care. It increased engagement with it β€” 92% continued care after positive screening.

CLINICAL EVIDENCE

Clinical Outcomes

Measured clinical improvement across hundreds of athlete sessions

Onrise is not a light-touch wellness app. It is clinically governed mental health infrastructure built for stabilization, early intervention, and prevention of escalation.

30%

High-Risk Athletes

30% of athletes we served entered with PHQ-4 > 6, indicating moderate to severe depression and anxiety requiring immediate clinical intervention.

6

Point Distress Reduction

Among athletes with moderate-severe symptoms (PHQ-4 β‰₯6), Onrise sessions reduced peak distress by an average of 6 points on a validated 12-point scale.

8.18β†’2.09

Peak to Stabilization

Average scores decreased from 8.18 at peak severity to 2.09 at stabilizationβ€”from high-moderate/bordering severe to minimal symptom range. This level of symptom improvement is associated in the literature with substantial reductions in suicide risk.

6/7

PGIC Score

Patient Global Impression of Change. Athletes consistently rate their improvement as 'much improved' after working with Onrise.

This level of symptom improvement is associated in the literature with substantial reductions in suicide risk.

The ROI of Mental Health Investment

Reduced Attrition

Athletes who feel supported stay. Protect your recruiting investment.

Fewer Crises

Early intervention prevents costly emergencies and PR issues.

Better Performance

Mentally healthy athletes perform better on the field.

IN THE NEWS

Onrise in the News

Coverage from major outlets, leagues, and universities across professional and collegiate sport.

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