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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MARCH FOR MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH 2023
Last March we encouraged people to walk a total of 84miles throughout the entire month to raise awareness of men's mental health, and to raise money for Kick Start FC. Here in the UK, 84 men take their own life every week, with 75% of registered suicides being men. By walking 84 miles, we were raising awareness of these horrific numbers and shining a spotlight on men's mental health. Our March for Men's Mental Health is back again for 2023 and we are encouraging you to join us.
Not only did we raise awareness of Men's Mental Health last year, but we also raised over £700 for our Men's football therapy sessions. This year we hope to increase this number and raise £1000. The money we raise this year will go towards funding a brand new project in the form of the Kick Start FC Social Hub.
The Kick Start FC Social Hub will be a weekly hub that invites men and women in our local community to come and talk about their mental health within a peer support environment. They will also have the opportunity to engage in wellbeing activities and enjoy hot beverages. The social hub will be free to attend and will provide people a safe space to talk about their thoughts and feelings.
For every £20 we raise this March, we are able to provide 60 minutes of peer support to those who are currently sitting in silence.
If you would like to donate to our March for Men's Mental Health fundraiser, please click here.
