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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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SALISBURY ANNUAL MENTAL HEALTH GALA 2023

Monday 27th November 2023

On Saturday the 25th of November, the third annual Salisbury Mental Health Gala took place at the Guildhall where over 150 guests came together to raise funds for charity and shine a spotlight on mental health and suicide prevention. Kick Start FC were chosen as one of two beneficiaries for a second year in the row and Kick Start FC founder Michael Cunningham was one the guest speakers for the evening. Other guest speakers included George Carnell, Vanessa Palmer and Mina Hilden who all shared their incredible stories about their experiences with mental health.

Thanks to the generosity shown by everyone involved, the event raised an incredible total of £6,535 for Kick Start FC and the Salisbury Women's Refuge.

Lucianne Fitzgerald, founder of the Annual Mental Health Gala, has confirmed that the gala will be back again for the fourth year running on Saturday the 23rd of November 2024. For more information on tickets and guest speakers, follow their Facebook page here.

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