ABOUT US
Collegiate Behavioral Health Associates, the nations only full-service mental health care provider, offers comprehensive care for college athletics across the nation. Through our robust program, we aim to innovate the typical reactionary approach to mental health care by proactively reaching out to every athlete, ensuring no one is left in the dark. Our system has been designed for flexibility with any pre-existing resources and quick responsiveness to all urgent matters. By working with institutions, we can create a lasting and profound impact on collegiate sports-one where every athlete feels supported, empowered, understood, and never left behind.
OUR VALUES
Empathy
CBHA places a strong emphasis on understanding the unique challenges & needs of student-athletes. Empathy drives our commitment to providing comprehensive mental health care that truly meets the individuals where they are.
Innovation
We are committed to innovative approaches in mental health care. CBHA constantly seeks new and effective methods to support student-athletes’ mental well-being, staying at the forefront of research and technology.
Inclusivity
Every student-athlete’s mental health matters. CBHA believes in inclusivity, ensuring that athletes from all backgrounds and walks of life have equal access to top-notch mental health support.
Proactivity
CBHA is dedicated to a proactive approach in mental health care. Our programs reach out to athletes, fostering early detection and prevention of mental health challenges. This proactivity sets the stage for long-lasting mental wellness.
KEY TEAM LEADERS
STEVE WIGGINTON
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Steve Wigginton brings over two decades of experience as President of Judit Inc., where he managed a Fortune 500 client base and grew his IT and Healthcare staffing company from its infancy to a staff of over 500 employees at $50 million in revenue.
Wigginton spearheads the program and guides its values, ensuring every institution’s athletes gets the mental health care the deserve.
“We are fully equipped to deliver unparalleled full-service mental health care to all institutions, from large universities to community colleges.”
JEFFREY A. FISHBEIN, PSY.D.
CHIEF PSYCHOLOGY OFFICER
Dr. Fishbein brings over 25 years of experience working with elite athletes as a Licensed Sport Psychologist, helping athletes maximize their potential and performance capabilities.
As Chief Psychology Officer, Dr. Fishbein plays a pivotal role in creating, fortifying and refining every facet of CBHA’s program.
“If institutions can make this high-quality mental health care accessible to their athletes, then the results that come will be bountiful. Mental health concerns can be reduced, everyone will experience the benefits, an not a single athlete will be left behind.”
JASON FINKELSTEIN, MD
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
Born and raised in Long Island, New York, Dr. Finkelstein always held a passion for science and the human body and mind. As Dr. Finkelstein continued investing this passion toward his studies at St. George’s University, Drexel University College of Medicine and Tulane University, he dedicated himself to improving the live of his patients, including student-athletes.
In recent years, Dr,. Finkelstein noticed an increase in anxiety and, in some worse cases, suicidal ideation among his student-athlete patients. With every passing year, the rate of mental health illness amplified. As CBHA’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Finkelstein aims to improve and save the lives of many student-athletes impacted by mental health illnesses.
“Our goal is to address the unmet need for mental health services among collegiate student-athletes. We have the potential to improve the quality of many young lives so they can reach their ultimate goals on and off the field.”