The Athlete. Mental Health Summit @ Imagination Station

Contact: Jonelle Massey 

Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Summit Co-Host

[email protected]

513-284-3656

The Athlete Mental Health Summit Comes to Toledo, Ohio February 24, 2025. at the Imagination Station in downtown Toledo. The inaugural Athlete Mental Health Summit, a groundbreaking event designed to address the growing mental health challenges faced by student-athletes, will be co-hosted by Agility Counseling Group  and PCAN (Person Centered Athletic Network, 501c3). This 2-part, 1 day summit will bring together a community dedicated to improving the culture of sports and empowering athletes, parents, and coaches to make healthy choices for Toledo’s youth.

Agility Counseling Group, founded by Jonelle Massey is a former Division I basketball player at Xavier University who is also a former college coach, current high school coach, and licensed sports therapist, brings professional insight into the intersection of mental health and sports. PCAN, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit led by Toledo high school students, champions the mission of building healthy athletes and breaking the stigma of addressing mental health within the athletic community .

Who Should Attend?

The ticketed Evening Session (4-8pm) is designed for student-athletes, parents, coaches, youth sports clubs/organizations, high school administrators, and anyone invested in the well-being of young athletes. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies, community connections, and the tools and resources needed to create lasting change in their teams and communities through sessions and keynote. This session is open to the public with a "Tailgating vendor expo” with ticket sales starting Jan. 11th. The Athlete. Mental Health Summit Tickets, Mon, Feb 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite

The morning session will host 21 invited local high schools to participate in learning and community building as they hear from college coaches, college athletes, mental health professionals, nutritionists and more! Schools attending represent 5 conferences locally-- TAAC, Toledo City League, NLL, Catholic High School League.

A Critical Initiative for Today’s Athletic Culture

The Athlete Mental Health Summit is a timely response to the rise in concerning behaviors surrounding youth sports, including poor parental conduct at games and the increasing rates of suicide among high school and college athletes. This initiative seeks to foster a healthier and more supportive environment for student-athletes to thrive both on and off the field.

Key Objectives of the Summit: Tackle the Stigma of athletes & mental health, Foster Community within competition, Strengthen Relationships, Empower Future leaders, Provide Mental Health Resources.

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-Jonelle