The San Francisco Giants are deeply committed to promoting mental health awareness and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental wellbeing. Through ongoing initiatives and partnerships, the organization works to foster open, inclusive conversations about mental health across its community. By supporting local programs, providing access to educational resources, and hosting events focused on wellness, healthy habits and emotional resilience, the Giants strive to create a culture where mental wellbeing is valued as an essential part of overall health.
Giants Mental Health Hub
Mental Health Awareness Game
The San Francisco Giants’ annual Mental Health Awareness game at Oracle Park shines a spotlight on the importance of mental wellness, reducing stigma, and connecting fans with valuable community resources. The event features special programming, in-game recognitions, and opportunities to engage with local mental health organizations.
Fans can look forward to the 2026 Mental Health Awareness game – date to be announced soon – by keeping an eye on upcoming schedule updates.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Bring Change to Mind (BC2M) activates and empowers people to end the stigma and discrimination surrounding mental illness. BC2M strives to create and advance innovative approaches and partnerships to start conversations around mental illness, share resources, and tell stories so everyone can thrive in a stigma-free world.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares. NAMI works to educate, support, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones.
Mustache May is a campaign led by Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski with support from his teammates. Giants grow their mustaches to spark conversations about prioritizing mental health. Mustache May T-Shirts are available for purchase, with partial proceeds benefiting longtime Giants community partner Heart & Armor, an organization focused on mental health and community support for veterans.
The Kevin Love Fund was established by Kevin Love to inspire people to live their healthiest lives by creating equity between mental and physical health. As an evidence-based organization, KLF focuses on research, education, and narrative change to break the stigma around mental health.
The Junior Giants strive to provide a supportive place for players, coaches, parents and volunteers to find support, encouragement and helpful tools for when things feel tough—on or off the field. Through a partnership with MLB and Crisis Text Line, Junior Giants offers a free, confidential resource for anyone who needs support. Text MLB to 741741 to connect with a trained volunteer Crisis Counselor, available 24/7.
Wellness Together is a national non-profit organization that partners with schools and school districts to provide mental health services for K-12 students through a collaborative, integrated, and turn-key approach. Culturally competent Mental Health Specialists provide evidence-based interventions within each school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Wellness Together offers individual counseling, group counseling, crisis intervention, family engagement, and social-emotional learning classroom presentations.
National Suicide Prevention (988)
The San Francisco Giants recognize World Suicide Prevention Day by raising awareness for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and encouraging open dialogue around mental health and suicide prevention. To honor the day, Giants players and coaches wear 988 armbands during warmups, helping to spread the message that support is always available and hope is never out of reach.
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