Blackpool FC Community Trust are celebrating World Mental Health Day taking place on 10th October. This year’s theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is workplace mental health highlighting the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities.
World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness and driving positive change for everyone. It’s also a chance to talk about mental health, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to get help if you are struggling.
Get together with friends, families, or colleagues this World Mental Health Day at one of our sessions! Here are all the things we do to support the mental health of our community.
Are you looking for a safe space to express your emotions?
Our group men’s talking group is delivered every Monday evening between 6pm and 8pm in the North Stand Community Hub at Blackpool FC’s stadium.
We also have Get Vocal The Podcast, hosted by Jack Sprigg and Callum Taylor (Let’s Just Talk podcast), each episode features special guests and aims to get men talking about their mental health.
By providing a platform that combines expertise, personal stories, and practical advice, this podcast promises to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
Active Minds addresses the growing demand for mental well-being outlets and support. There is often a stigma associated with mental health, so Active Minds combats that and promotes positive well-being through the power of sport.
We have developed Active Minds to positively impact the lives of local people, create a sense of belonging, encourage new friendships, and improve physical and mental well-being.
Active Minds utilises various facilities across the town to provide accessible football sessions for all. Anyone aged 18+ can get involved.
Regardless of whether they have ever kicked a ball before. Everybody is welcome.
Unified football positively supports mental health every week through physical activity and creating stronger peer-support networks.
These sessions are free to attend and offer a safe space for participants to exercise and talk.
Join us on Wednesday at Stanley Park, West Park Drive, FY3 9HU, 2pm-3pm
We hold walks around Stanley Park each week to allow local people to come together for a moderate walk and a chat. It’s a great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy light exercise.
This weekly walking group for those aged 18+ get together to help each other combat loneliness, while also getting exercise every Tuesday at Blackpool Cricket Club from 1:30pm to 3:30pm and is free to attend.
For just £2, over 55’s can join us at Holy Trinity Church every Monday from 1pm to 3pm to take part in chair-based exercise, dominoes, quizzes, trips, country-themed afternoons, or simply coffee and a chat.
Likeminded veterans meet up every Wednesday at 10:30am at The Corner Flag at Bloomfield Road to enjoy a sausage or bacon sandwich and a cup of NATO tea or coffee. This session costs £2.
