Sheffield Rugby Club - Since 1902
As a club and close-knit community, we are committed to being a support network for all of our players, volunteers and supporters. Offering support through the game of Rugby and identifying organisations that can provide professional help is incredibly important for us. On the page ‘Support & Guidance’ you will find a compiled list of organisations who can provide support or training in Mental wellbeing.
It is estimated that one in four people will experience a mental health illness each year in the UK. For these people, the pressures and strains of life and work can act as a catalyst to mental health problems, with the most common being depression and anxiety.
The links between good physical health and mental health are well recognised. Physical activity such as playing rugby can be very beneficial for mental health and wellbeing as well as bringing physical benefits.
Simplyhealth is working with the Mental Health Foundation to keep the rugby community healthy by promoting healthy discussion around mental wellbeing and signposting those who need it to expert advice. You can learn all about the Simply Health mental health campaign here.
Here are just some services and groups you can speak with for support or guidance regarding any mental health issues you or someone else may have:
NHS Mental Health Services
The NHS provide general information on Mental Health and services that are available.
Website: NHS Mental Services
NHS 111
24-hour advice on urgent medical concerns from a trained advisor that can help you connect to a nurse or GP.
Telephone: 111
THE SAMARITANS
The Samaritans are available for anyone who needs them. They provide a confidential, non-judgemental and safe environment for people to talk about concerns and issues they are having.
W: The Samaritans
Telephone: 116 123 (Free 24-hour number)
Email: jo@samaritans.org
CHILDLINE
Especially for children. A free, private and confidential service where children can talk about anything, whatever their worry, whenever it is needed.
Website: Childline
Telephone: 0800 1111 (Free 24-hour number)
SIMPLYHEALTH
Find out more about how Simplyhealth are promoting physical and mental health, enhancing wellbeing in rugby and are helping to keep the rugby community healthy.
Website: Simplyhealth
App: SimplyMe App
MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION (MHF)
The MHF offers information on mental health, mental health problems, self-help and how to get help.
Website: Mental Health Foundation
MIND
Mind are a mental health charity that provide advice and support. There is a network of local Minds across England and Wales that offer specialised support and care based on the needs of the communities they support. Mind offer Urgent Help Advice for anyone needing it.
Website: Mind
Telephone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm).
Email: info@mind.org.uk
YOUNG MINDS
A charity specifically focused on promoting positive mental health in children and young people. They also provide specific guidance and Parents and Carers.
Website: Young Minds
Telephone: 0808 8025544
STUDENT MINDS
A charity that works with students and universities to improve the mental health of students.
Website: Student Minds
UKCOACHING
UKCoaching has some useful information on the role coaches play in supporting others and promoting good mental health through their coaching. It highlights the impact that this can have on a coach’s own mental health and provides guidance on how coaches can understand and maintain their own mental health.