Mental Health Awareness Day
By Ray Simpson
It's ok not to be ok
If you need help, don't be afraid to ask
We'll be holding another of our Mental Health Awareness days on Saturday at our home game against Farsley.
if you're worried about something in your life, then please don't be afraid to ask for help and advice.
Plus, if you've got a friend who doesn't seem his or her usual self, encourage them to seek help.
Remember, it's ok not to be ok!
At the game will be :
Harvey McWilliams Foundation
Before Saturday's home game against Farsley, we'll be holding a collection in aid of the Harvey McWilliams Foundation.
If you have any spare boots, shinpads or goalkeeping gloves, bring them along to our collection point next to Quaker Retail.
Football is for everyone Registered Charity No 1202495 Companies House Number: CEO31824
Who we are and what are our aim(s)
A charity helping those to access football and raise awareness of mental health. Website and social media platforms in progress. X @HMFoundation18 or on Facebook - www.facebook.com/theharveymcwilliamsfoundation/
Our mission: Helping those access football through lending equipment such as boots , shinpads and goalkeeper gloves. We believe nobody should not be able to play football whatever the circumstances therefore our aim is to help those reach their potential, increase confidence and promote mental health and wellbeing.
Our Goal is to unite organisations, players and managers, clubs, media outlets, brands, influential voices and other stakeholders locally and from football and mental health to support our mission.
The idea came from Harvey's brother Luke as Harvey would give his boots away to those less fortunate as he couldn't understand why someone who wanted to play football had to pay. Basically the charity will be here to help those who need it most.
Thank you to everyone who has donated today whether it's some old boots or some spare change this will help towards achieving our goal. For more info and for boot drop off please contact Michael on: 07716172729/mcwilliamsm@hotmail.com
Kooth.com
Kooth.com is a free, online counselling and emotional wellbeing platform for young people aged 11-18 years in Darlington, Hartlepool , Middlesbrough Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton.
The Kooth website allows young people to gain anonymous access to advice, support and guidance on any issue that is affecting their wellbeing. From friendship or relationship issues, family disagreements or difficult home lives, to concerns around eating, anxiety, stress, depression, self- harm, suicidal thoughts etc.
Their qualified counsellors are there to give young people the support they need, when they need it. Kooth.com’s live chat service is available from Monday to Friday 12 noon - 10pm, Saturdays and Sundays 6pm - 10pm and is accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop, completely free of charge.
As well as being able to talk to their counsellors, at Kooth.com you can also connect with other young people in monitored forums or get self-help through their online magazine. The large variety of forum categories allows young people to anonymously share their issues and receive positive messages of advice and support from young people across the country. As their forum posts are all checked before they go live on the site they can guarantee every young person a safe and helpful experience.
To register to Kooth, please go to www.kooth.com
HealthWatch Darlington
Who they are and what they do
Healthwatch Darlington is your local independent health and social care champion. If you use GPs and hospitals, dentists, pharmacies, care homes or other support services, they want to hear about your experiences. As an independent organisation delivering statutory duties, they have the power to make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers listen to your feedback and improve standards of care.
They use your feedback to better understand the challenges facing the NHS and other care providers locally to make sure your experiences improve health and care services for everyone. They can also help you to get the information you need to make the right decisions for you and to get the support you deserve.
It’s really important that you share your experiences – whether good or bad, happy or sad. If you’ve had a negative experience, it’s easy to think there’s no point in complaining, and that ‘nothing ever changes’. Or, if you’ve had a great experience, that you ‘wish you could say thank you’. Remember, your feedback is helping to improve people’s lives. So if you need support, or you’re ready to tell your story – they’re here to listen.
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