The Childhelp Courage First Athlete Helpline now provides free, confidential 24-hour support to young athletes, as well as parents, coaches, and anyone concerned about abuse and mental well-being in athletics. Parents interviewed Virginia Bagby, director of the helpline and the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline, about the helpline and why this matters.
“Childhelp launched the Courage First Athlete Helpline to ensure athletes, families, and support communities have access to confidential, trauma-informed support, and guidance so concerns can be addressed early, voices can be heard, and abuse can be prevented,” Bagby says.
Read ‘Tough It Out’ No More: A 24-Hour Helpline Aims To Support Young Athletes in Parents.
