November 2023: Financial Stress Creates Anxiety & Fear

The stress of financial issues are a real problem for many athletes, especially in today’s current economic climate.

For some individuals, financial stress can lead to mental health issues, but for others, mental health problems can lead to financial problems. 

You don’t have to hit rock bottom or run in the same vicious cycle repeatedly. There’s always a way out, even when it may not feel that there is. Help is always available, and there are solutions.

Tiger Legacy Care is available to provide former LSU athletes the support and care to help out through these difficult times.  “Once a Tiger, always a Tiger!” Alan Faneca

Support is available. Former LSU student-athletes and their families have priority access to select clinical programs, a nationwide list of vetted and accredited providers, and discounted provider pricing available by calling the Tiger Legacy Care concierge call line at 866-LSU-9989. Scholarship funds may be available on a case-by-case basis through Fund Recovery. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency or require emergency assistance, please call the 24/7 mental health crisis hotline at 866-901-1245, call 988, or head to your nearest local emergency room.