CUMBERLAND FA teamed up with Active Cumbria & Every Life Matters, and last week they launched the Mental Health Football Session at workington.
Sessions will take place every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m., are free and open to anyone over the age of 18, regardless of fitness and ability. Sessions take place at the Workington Leisure Center (outdoor pens).
The group said they want the sessions to be: “An inclusive space for people to have fun and find a safe space to talk and share their concerns.”
The Mental Health Football sessions have already taken place in Carlisle and Whitehaven and proved popular.
Football Development Officer Ray Sempill said: “The sessions are designed to be relaxed once a week. Then our goal is to develop pathways for further support and link up with existing local support groups as an option for people and football.”
“We recognize the pressures that have been placed on people in recent years and the difficulties facing society today. We want these sessions to be safe and inclusive environments, where people can feel comfortable sharing their concerns and can also access support. like having a kick around.”
Ian Alcock, the coordinator for Suicide Safer Community Allerdale and Copeland commented on the importance of these types of sessions: “In order to take care of our mental health, we also need to spend time taking care of our physical health, which is why we are really excited to develop regular football sessions. of mental health with Cumberland FA and Active Cumbria”.
“There are a number of brilliant mental health services out there and we want to use these sessions as a way to point people to the other help that may be available locally.”
If you are interested in participating please contact Ray Sempill on 01900 511800 or E-mail.
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