Very excited to introduce one of our 2024-25 Mental Health Scholarship recipients, Liv Blanding! "My name is Liv Blanding, and I am an upcoming sophomore on the Loyola University Maryland Women's Lacrosse team. I grew up in Camillus, New York and I am currently majoring in Psychology. At Loyola, I am a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and the Dream on 3 organization. I am thrilled to have been given this opportunity and can't wait to start this journey with Alston!" Congrats Liv! #AFA #studentathletes #athletementalhealth #studentathletementalhealth #mentalhealthscholarship
About us
Alston for Athletes (AFA) mission is to advocate for student-athlete mental health awareness through policy change and providing access to mental health services.
- Website
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https://www.alstonforathletes.org
External link for Alston for Athletes
- Industry
- Mental Health Care
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2019
- Specialties
- Mental Health, Scholarships, and Providers
Locations
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Primary
Baltimore, Maryland 21216, US
Employees at Alston for Athletes
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Hakeem Clark
Executive Director of Retail
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Ashley Zapata, PsyD
Personal Development | Sport Performance | Mindful Self-Compassion
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Taj Dashaun
Helping Athletes Thrive in Life After Sports | Athlete Transition Specialist | Expert Career Coach | 🎧 Podcast Host l 📚 4x Published Author |…
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Christa Doyle Patterson MS, MA, LMFT-Associate
Sport and Performance Psychology | Marriage and Family Therapy | Impacting Performance and Mental Wellness
Updates
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Very excited to introduce one of our 2024-25 Mental Health Scholarship recipients, Bella Burke! "My name is Bella Burke and I am going to be a junior at Saint Francis University. I play lacrosse at SFU and am studying Biology concentrated in Ecology, Environmental Studies, and Marine Biology. I am from Long Island and hope to continue with my career and research there after university. I am very excited and happy to accept this scholarship and look forward to what the future will bring! " Congrats Bella! #AFA #studentathletes #athletementalhealth #studentathletementalhealth #mentalhealthscholarship
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Since her decision to prioritize her mental well-being during the Tokyo Olympics, Simone Biles has brought important attention to the topic of mental health in sports. The powerful statement sparked conversations about the pressures athletes face and the importance of mental health support. Biles' bravery in speaking out about her struggles serves as a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health, and that it's okay to prioritize self-care. Her actions have inspired many to start important conversations and seek help when needed. 🤸♀️ We wish the best of luck to Simone and her USA Gymnastics teammates in the upcoming Paris Olympics! #AFA #athletementalhealth #mentalhealth #SimoneBiles #USAGymnastics #Olympics #BIPOCMentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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It's BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month! Today we are sharing some resources that are available to Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian American and Pacific Islanders to help with their mental health. Be sure to check out these organizations' websites for more information! @_beamorg @blackmentalwellness @thelovelandfoundation @wernative @indigenouscircleofwellness @latinxtherapy @sana_mente.co @health4americas @asianmentalhealthcollective @naapimha #AFA #mentalhealth #BIPOCMentalHealthAwarenessMonth #BIPOC #BIPOCMentalHealthResources #MentalHealthResources #Black #Indigenous #Latinx #AAPI
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Christa Patterson is back to share more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)! Today she is sharing what to expect when going into a CBT session. #AFA #therapy #athletementalhealth #studentathletes #studentathletementalhealth #mentalhealth #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy #CBT
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Ellie Simmonds is a British Paralympic swimmer who has won multiple gold medals and broken numerous world records in swimming competitions. At the 2008 Bejing Paralympics, when she was just 13 years old, she became the second youngest Paralympian in British history to win a medal of any color when she secured two gold medals for Great Britain. 🏊♀️ Ellie is known for her determination, passion, and hard work in the sport, inspiring many people around the world. Her dedication to her craft and positive attitude have made her a role model for aspiring athletes. She continues to make waves in the world of Paralympic swimming, proving that anything is possible with hard work and perseverance. #AFA #athletementalhealth #mentalhealth #swimming #Paralympics #ParalympicSwimmer #EllieSimmonds
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Ever wondered what Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is? Find out from AFA's own Christa Patterson! Christa is a Mental Performance Counselor as well as a Marriage and Family Therapist, who also serves as the Associate Director at Alston for Athletes. Stay tuned for more on CBT! #AFA #therapy #athletementalhealth #studentathletes #studentathletementalhealth #mentalhealth #CognitiveBehavioralTherapy #CBT
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Naomi Osaka is a Japanese professional tennis player. She has been ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Women's Tennis Association and is the first Asian player to hold the top ranking in singles. Osaka is a four-time Grand Slam singles champion, with two Australian Open and two US Open titles. 🎾 She has also made headlines for her brave decision to prioritize her mental health. The tennis star's openness about her struggles has sparked important conversations about the pressures athletes face and the importance of mental well-being. Osaka's actions have inspired many to prioritize their own mental health and seek help when needed. #AFA #athletementalhealth #mentalhealth #BIPOCMentalHealthAwarenessMonth #tennis #NaomiOsaka
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July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month! ✊🏿 ✊🏾 ✊🏽 ✊🏼 ✊ Throughout the month we will provide resources and statistics about Black, Indigenous, and People of Color and well as highlight athletes who have inspiring mental health stories. Mental Health Matters! #AFA #athletementalhealth #mentalhealth #BIPOC #BIPOCMentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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As we near the end of Pride Month, we want to share some resources that are available to LGBTQ+ people, and more specifically, LGBTQ+ athletes. Whether you are out and proud, or still discovering who you are, there are resources out there to help you on your journey. Shoutout to these awesome organizations and all the work they do to support this community! 🏳️🌈 ❤️ #AFA #LGBTQ+ #PrideMonth #athletementalhealth #mentalhealth #studentathletes #LGBTQResources #AthleteAlly #TheTrevorProject #YouCanPlay #OutSports
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