Why Are Colleges Using Onrise?
Athletic departments at professional leagues, D1, D2, D3, and NAIA programs choose Onrise for the same core reason: it's the only mental health platform built entirely around athletes.
Trusted by 42+ organizations including MLBPA, PWHL, MLS teams, and NCAA programs at every division level
The Four Reasons Colleges Choose Onrise
Athletes Actually Use It
The biggest failure of campus mental health programs isn't availability — it's utilization. Onrise's peer-first model, where retired athletes serve as the first point of contact, achieves dramatically higher engagement than traditional counseling referrals. Athletes talk to someone who has been in their position before they ever see a clinician.
Measurable Clinical Outcomes
Athletic directors increasingly need to demonstrate ROI for every budget line. Onrise provides documented clinical data — PHQ-4 scores at intake and post-treatment, PGIC self-report, and utilization dashboards — so athletic departments can show their boards, donors, and the NCAA that mental health investment is working.
NCAA Compliance Infrastructure
The NCAA's four mental health best practices require screenings, licensed clinician access, crisis protocols, and staff training. Onrise maps directly to all four — and provides the documentation athletic departments need for compliance reviews. It's not just a service; it's a compliance solution.
Purpose-Built for Sport Culture
General campus counseling centers — even excellent ones — were not designed for athletes. Onrise clinicians work exclusively with athletes. They understand sport culture, performance pressure, identity fusion, injury trauma, and the unique dynamics of team environments. Athletes feel understood rather than explained.
What the Onrise Model Looks Like in Practice
What Athletic Leaders Are Saying
"Our athletes are actually showing up. That was the biggest shift — having peer mentors they trust made all the difference."
— Director of Athletic Performance, D1 Program
"We needed something that understood the athlete experience from the inside out. Onrise isn't just a mental health app — it's a care team that speaks our language."
— Athletic Director, Professional Sports Organization
"For the first time, we can show our administration measurable mental health outcomes. The data Onrise provides is unlike anything else we've had access to."
— Head of Player Health, Professional League
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