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# Intro

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## **Introduction**

[Lift The Mask](https://www.liftthemask.com) is a program that supports mental health in the goaltending community.

## Mission

Lift The Mask acts as the bridge between goalies and mental health support. We do this in the following ways:&#x20;

1. We help goalies [Get Started](/home/lift-the-mask/intro/get-started.md) by introducing them to mental health care providers.
2. We offer goalies [Financial Aid](/home/lift-the-mask/financial-aid.md) in the form of a **$100 USD** stipend to help eliminate the financial barriers associated with getting help.
3. We offer goalies an [Ambassadors](/home/lift-the-mask/intro/ambassadors.md) program. This is for any goalie (ages 12 and up) that want to become a mental health advocate in their area.
4. We host monthly [Broken mention](broken://pages/QbPR32CaBZ2Bo5NYTJHF) and **Group Chats** for the community. These are an easy and fun way for goalies to get involved and support the mental health movement.&#x20;

## Reach Out

1. If you are ready to talk to someone, check out our handy guide: [Get Started](/home/lift-the-mask/intro/get-started.md).&#x20;
2. If you want to connect with a professional, view our provider's list: [Providers](/home/lift-the-mask/providers.md).
3. If you want to connect with a mentor or become one, check out: [Ambassadors](/home/lift-the-mask/intro/ambassadors.md).
4. If you want to advocate for mental health via social media, view: [Broken mention](broken://pages/QbPR32CaBZ2Bo5NYTJHF).&#x20;

You can learn more about #LiftTheMask from this recent profile on NHL.com:

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