Hilinski's Hope Foundation (College Athletics Mental Health Week)
REDLANDS, Calif. – The University of Redlands Athletic Department is taking part in College Athletics Mental Health Week, which runs from October 1-8.
This week is a call to action by @hilinskishope to raise mental awareness, destigmatize mental illness, and provide quality resources to our student-athletes because #MentalHealthMatters. Throughout the week Bulldog Athletics will share talking points, stats, and resources across social media and during athletic events, the student-athletes, coaches, and support staff will wear green in support of Mental Health Awareness.
If you plan to attend any of the homes games listed below this week, please wear green in support for Mental Health and the Hilinski Hope Foundation.
Tuesday, October 4
Volleyball vs. Pomona-Pitzer (7:00pm)
Wednesday, October 5
Women's Soccer vs. University of La Verne (7:00pm)
Saturday, October 8
Men's Water Polo vs. Occidental (11:00am)
Volleyball vs. Occidental (3:00pm)
Men's Soccer vs. UC Santa Cruz (7:00pm)
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Coaches and players nationwide have come together to eliminate the stigma and increase mental health resources at their universities and colleges. This week they'll participate in breaking down stigma, offering quality resources, and letting student athletes know that they care.
Participating schools have committed to at least one of the following during the week: showcasing a lime green ribbon on all players helmets with a "3" in the middle to honor Tyler Hilinski and remember those lost and those suffering in silence; encouraging students, parents, alumni, and fans to participate in showing solidarity, eliminating stigma around mental health by holding three fingers in the sky during the first play of the third quarter; playing a Hilinski's Hope PSA at the CMHW games; participating in Hilinski's Hope's: Online Mental Health Course to help reduce the stigma of seeking help for mental health concerns, and provides a new way of thinking about mental health; participating in a social media campaign; participating in an internal assessment to evaluate how universities are following best practices in terms of mental health programs and include talks and trainings on campus for players, coaches, and staff.
To learn more and/or get involved with Hilinski's Hope Foundation please visit https://www.hilinskishope.org/cfb-mental-health-week.
About Hilinski's Hope:
H3H helps colleges and universities save lives, eliminate stigma, and scale mental wellness programs for student athletes. H3H does this by sharing Tyler's story, connecting students with mental health resources, and assisting universities to institutionalize best practices. To learn more about H3H please visit www.hilinskishope.org