TESTIMONIALS
"My first session was pre-lockdown and I was a little anxious beforehand. I wanted to meet new people as I am relatively new to the local area. What I enjoy now is that it is a consistent social activity and all the guys who turn up are spot on. It's also a good opportunity to talk about mental health if I ever needed to speak out." - Oliver Ryan
"My first session was back in March time just before the lockdown period. I had seen a post advertising Kick Start FC on Facebook and thought I would give it a try. I have always enjoyed playing football and the guys who turn up are a good laugh I have enjoyed coming to the sessions. It’s also a great way to speak out if you have anything on your mind. I would totally recommend it." - Rob Yates
TESTIMONIALS
"My first session was pre-lockdown and I was a little anxious beforehand. I wanted to meet new people as I am relatively new to the local area. What I enjoy now is that it is a consistent social activity and all the guys who turn up are spot on. It's also a good opportunity to talk about mental health if I ever needed to speak out." - Oliver Ryan
"My first session was back in March time just before the lockdown period. I had seen a post advertising Kick Start FC on Facebook and thought I would give it a try. I have always enjoyed playing football and the guys who turn up are a good laugh I have enjoyed coming to the sessions. It’s also a great way to speak out if you have anything on your mind. I would totally recommend it." - Rob Yates
How do I talk about my mental health?
Putting your feelings into words is sometimes difficult. It’s perfectly normal to be worried that you might say the wrong thing or explain it badly. It’s also natural to feel anxious that your loved one or friend might think your mental health is worse than you might feel it is.
Try not to worry – talking about your mental health is incredibly important when it comes to getting the right support for you and with the right preparation the conversation can be easier than you think it might be. Here are a few tips on how to talk about your mental health.
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Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem. In February 2020 we launched our football therapy sessions with the goal of providing peer support to men and women who continue to struggle with their mental health or mental ill health.
FOOTBALL THERAPY
By using the football and the ethos of 'tackling the mind', we are providing people the fundamentals to break down barriers and support them on the road to recovery from poor mental health or mental ill health.
WORKSHOP
Our mental health awareness workshop is equipping people with the knowledge of mental health, and providing the confidence to open up conversations about mental health to tackle the stigma.
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My life has changed for the better since attending to their football therapy sessions, and I couldn't be more thankful to the team. I was so nervous going to my first session, but everyone is so welcoming and friendly... it's like having a second family and I know I always have someone to talk to if I need too.
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OUR IMPACT
167
Regular football therapy participants in 2022.
148
Hours of FREE football therapy sessions completed in 2022
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Volunteers recruited to help run Kick Start FC
What is the future strategy of Kick Start FC?
We intend to grow our capacity to meet the demand for our support in Wiltshire, Hampshire, and the surrounding areas.
Kick Start FC will continue to provide more football therapy and education to support adults in our local community. We also intend to expand our services to help tackle the mental health crisis in teenagers.
Volunteer with us
Join us and help provide peer support to people in our local community who are struggling with their mental health, or mental ill health. Click here to contact us.
