Mission-aligned organizations
The Defensive Line
Founded by NFL lineman Solomon Thomas and his family in honor of his sister Ella, The Defensive Line works to end the epidemic of youth suicide, especially for young people of color, by transforming the way we communicate and connect about mental health.
The Hidden Opponent
Advances athlete mental health advocacy, education, and support through accessible resources and community — empowering athletes to prioritize their mental health. Applicants involved with The Hidden Opponent receive priority consideration for our Mental Health Scholarship.
Horizon Foundation
The largest independent health philanthropy in Maryland and Howard County’s community health foundation, working side-by-side with community to achieve better health for everyone — including major investments in mental health.
Mental Health Colorado
Colorado’s leading nonpartisan, nonprofit voice for mental health advocacy since 1953 — engaging policymakers, providers, the public, and the press to promote mental well-being, ensure equitable access to mental health and substance use care, and end discrimination.
Morgan’s Message
Strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. Applicants involved with Morgan’s Message receive priority consideration for our Mental Health Scholarship.
NAMI Maryland
The Maryland chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization — providing education, support, and advocacy to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness across the state.
National Council on Problem Gambling
The national advocate for people and families affected by problem gambling, working to improve health and wellness by reducing the personal, social, and economic costs of gambling problems — through advocacy, awareness, and assistance, including the National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-GAMBLER).
Sack the Stigma
Works to destigmatize mental health struggles and increase access to mental healthcare among current and former student-athletes — raising awareness, educating students on available resources, and funding care opportunities through merchandise collections and interactive events.
Sarah Shulze Foundation
Founded in memory of Sarah Shulze, a University of Wisconsin student-athlete, to be a power for good — supporting mental health education and awareness, promoting suicide prevention tools, furthering student-athlete advocacy, and empowering young women.
Schwartz, Metz, Wise & Kauffman, P.A.
A leading Annapolis-based law and lobbying firm representing association, corporate, and nonprofit clients before Maryland legislative, executive, and regulatory bodies — with deep experience advocating in areas including health care and behavioral health policy.
Upstream’s Pillars with Purpose
Upstream Rehabilitation’s associate-driven charitable program — benevolent funds through which associates and patients give back and support one another and worthy causes at home and around the world, with a goal of effecting lasting, positive change.
The Zone
The Zone acts as an extension of your existing support services, it is an innovative wellness platform that easily integrates into your wellness program. The Zone does this through mood tracking, access to support, scalable wellness, and guided pathways.
