full mental health services for your student-athletes.

Because your student-athletes' health and performance can't wait for budget approval.

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More Support for
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Dear Athletic Leaders,

We hear it from your peers all the time. You want to do more, but don’t know how.

Every day you see student-athletes struggle with anxiety, depression, and performance pressure. You’ve funded in-house staff that are highly qualified but often stretched thin and doing their best with limited budgets. Regardless of how much they can accomplish, did you know that only half of your student-athletes feel comfortable going to them when they’re in need?

We can help bridge this gap. And our services are more budget-friendly than you might think - less than half of hiring one internal counselor, to be more exact. When you’re ready to learn more, we’re here to help.
CEO and Founder of Onrise

the cost of hiring additional staff

$80K-$110K+ per counselor
Months of hiring process
Limited Scheduling Availability
Non sports-specific
General counseling background
Benefits, HR, management overhead

the value of partnering with onrise

Full program for half the cost
Ready immediately
24/7/365 coverage
Sport-specific expertise
Full clinical team backup
Turnkey solution

plug the gaps, support your team

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Extend your Current Staff's Reach

Your existing counselors and support staff are doing incredible work – let us amplify their impact. We handle the overflow, crisis situations, and specialized athletic mental health needs.

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Coverage At All Times

Nights, weekends, holidays, summer break; we're there when your internal team isn't available. Let us share the responsibility of student-athlete care
during off-hours.

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Athletic Expertise

Your general counseling staff may not understand sport-specific pressures. Our clinicians and retired athlete peer supporter staff speak the language of collegiate athletics.

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Immediate Capacity Increase

Instead of waiting months to hire, interview, and onboard new staff, you have a full, diverse, experienced mental health team ready to implement.

get started with Onrise today!

Smart Budget Strategies

We’re the mental health team you’ve been needing, without the cost of building one from scratch.
The good news? You don’t have to wait for next year’s budget to take action.
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Donor Friendly Investments

  • Mental health is highly fundable by donors and alumni.
  • Create naming opportunities for example, "Smith Family Mental Health Support."
  • Free up your operating budget for facilities and equipment.
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Revenue Share Opportunities

  • Earn revenue from successful referrals to other programs.
  • Turn mental health into a revenue-generating partnership.
  • Combat donor fatigue with innovative funding models.
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Flexible Scaling

  • Start Small, Scale Smart: Begin with crisis support and peer counseling, then expand to full clinical services as your program grows

"To all my peers in the collegiate space you don’t have to wait for the tragedy to occur before taking action. Lead through change and invest in supportive services because at the end of the day saving 1 life is worth all the cost. To the people at Onrise who do this work, thank you! Thank you for giving collegiate athletic departments a resource to share in the responsibility of caring for the student-athletes across all forms of health."

Gretchen Goodman

Associate Director of Athletics at Grand Valley State University
2025 Learfield Directors' Cup Winner

Frequently Asked Questions

01

How does Onrise work with our athletic department or counseling center?

Onrise is designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing systems. We don’t replace your campus services—we enhance them. Whether you need a full-service mental health solution or additional support for peak times, breaks, or specialized care, we align with your team to make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

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What does “seamless integration” actually look like?

We meet with your internal staff to understand existing workflows and needs. From there, we create a customized care plan and communication protocol, including triage, referrals, crisis pathways, and regular touch points. Our team can also train your staff in Mental Health First Aid, provide department protocols, and contribute to educational programming throughout the year.

03

What happens during a session?

Each session is private and tailored to the athlete’s needs. Depending on the level of support needed, they may be working with: A licensed therapist, a psychiatrist to explore medication options (if needed) or peer who is a retired athlete trained to support and relate from lived experience. Sessions may include discussion, skill-building, reflection, and tools athletes can implement right away. Everything is guided by clinical best practices, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive support.

04

Can sessions happen during school breaks or if the athlete is out of state?

Yes! Our telehealth, peer support level of care allows athletes to access care anytime, anywhere. That includes breaks, travel, and even international locations.