The Office of the Athlete Ombuds

Our Office offers cost-free, confidential, independent advice to elite athletes and assists athletes in resolving conflict

[Paralympic Games @Paralympics]

Let's celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities! 🎉

We'll build back better with the Paralympic Games as a starting point for a more inclusive world for all.

#ChangeStartsWithSport | #IDPD2020 | #IDPWD2020 | @UN

[The Office of the Athlete Ombuds @AthleteOmbuds]

Thank you to all those who have served our country! 🇺🇸

[Team USA @TeamUSA]

To our military service athletes and the men and women that served alongside them – Thank You.

#VeteransDay 🇺🇸

[USOPC News @USOPC_News]

Nitra Rucker joins U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee as
director of diversity, equity and inclusion.

>> https://t.co/31QJwrB76D

[USADA @usantidoping]

Are you aware of the key changes that were made to the 2021 Wada Prohibited List? #ICYMI: We break them down at the link. 👍 #CleanSport #AntiDoping
https://t.co/eaIGd1n4yp

[The Office of the Athlete Ombuds @AthleteOmbuds]

We call all look out for one another. If you or someone you know is experiencing an urgent mental health issue, we encourage you to text HOME to 741741, or call [phone] to speak to a trained mental health responder. #WorldMentalHealthDay

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

We can ALL help to prevent suicide.
If you or someone you care about needs support, reach out to someone you trust.

There is hope.

#WorldMentalHealthDay
#MoveForMentalHealth

[The Office of the Athlete Ombuds @AthleteOmbuds]

Today is World Mental Health Day! Check out the WHO’s guide to help cope with stress. Additional resources for Team USA athletes available at https://t.co/9YO0ONENS7

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

Feeling stressed?
New @WHO guide that provides techniques to help you cope with stress is now available on @WhatsApp

Check it here:
👉 https://t.co/T7m2M9QOPN

#MoveForMentalhealth

[ABA Section of DR @ABA_DR]

Ombuds Day is TODAY!

What does Ombuds Day mean to you?

Learn more at https://t.co/9PAYP1YGFd
#OmbudsDay #Ombuds #Ombudsman

Ombuds: please like, comment, & retweet!

[The Office of the Athlete Ombuds @AthleteOmbuds]

Program guidelines and application of can be found on our website, https://t.co/wcNkQKYVgT

[The Office of the Athlete Ombuds @AthleteOmbuds]

The Athlete Ombuds has an Athlete Legal Aid Program to assist elite athletes who qualify to seek aid for fees/costs associated with legal representation or the proceeding itself with respect to claims before an anti-doping organization, NGB, USOPC, IF, SafeSport or CAS

[The Office of the Athlete Ombuds @AthleteOmbuds]

https://t.co/fCsZGewEtJ

[The Office of the Athlete Ombuds @AthleteOmbuds]

United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Hires Dr. Jessica Bartley As Director Of Mental Health Services https://t.co/GmOnwrc1iL

[WADA @wada_ama]

WADA publishes redesigned, more athlete-friendly, 2021 Prohibited List 📑

The List, which has been redesigned in order to improve navigation and usability for athletes and their support personnel comes into force on 1 January 2021.

Find out more here ➡️ https://t.co/RJjaH5BubC

[Paralympic Games @Paralympics]

Hey athletes! Is there a charitable cause you're passionate about? IPC partner @ProcterGamble's Athletes for Good Fund is providing grants to support your causes. More info here 👉 https://t.co/vqTSbdSzO2

[The Office of the Athlete Ombuds @AthleteOmbuds]

The deadline to apply is Oct. 1st. Fund guidelines and application can be found at https://t.co/tPYZdAstNN

[The Office of the Athlete Ombuds @AthleteOmbuds]

Athletes currently training for the Tokyo & Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games, the COVID Athlete Assistance Fund is intended to provide a one-time stipend to U.S. athletes who have incurred financial hardship as a result of the pandemic.

[The Office of the Athlete Ombuds @AthleteOmbuds]

Currently competing athletes, the Global DRO is a great starting place to check the status of your medications

[USADA @usantidoping]

New medication? #GlobalDRO will tell you it's prohibited status. 📱 💻 #antidoping
https://t.co/E9gFxiZWm7

[The Office of the Athlete Ombuds @AthleteOmbuds]

Happy Friday! The Office of the Athlete Ombuds is a resource available to team USA athletes within the Olympic and Paralympic Movement when they need confidential advice or assistance with dispute resolution. Athletes can learn more at https://t.co/yP1stuNILM