The Foundation has put in place a Mental Wellbeing programme which ensures any Richmond Rugby adult member or player, coach, staff, referee and their immediate family, have access to support, advice, information and counselling services This is implemented by two companies: Optima Health (formerly Care First) and Stem4..
Over 18s
Optima Health provides services online for adults, by phone and/or in person according to need. These may cover issues at home, work, rugby club or general health.
Users must be 18 years old or over and family is defined as living in the same household.
The website can be accessed via: https://carefirst-lifestyle.co.uk/.
Username: Richmondrugby,
Password: “Rugby365!”
The telephone line is staffed 24 hours a day.
Tel no: 0800 174319
What can Care first help with?
At Home:
Balancing home life with work can be challenging, especially if you are experiencing difficulties in your personal life. You can get help with issues such as; Debt, Finances, Relationships, Family, Your Home, Bereavement and Childcare.
At Work:
Many of our friendships, goals, ambitions and experiences stem from the workplace. Coping with work-related pressures will help maintain your wellbeing and the ability to be positive and effective. You can get help with issues such as Stress, Change, Conflict, Promotion, Pressure, Retirement.
Your Health:
Good health is the foundation of a happy life. You can get help with issues such as Physical health, Wellbeing, Stress, Nutrition; a place to check out health worries or to get inspiration and support for healthy habits.
Counselling:
If you wish to discuss any of the above issues with someone in-person, you can book up to six one-on-one sessions for each situation with a trained counsellor.
All counsellors are members of, and Accredited to, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), with extensive experience and expertise.
Whatever your situation you can be sure of a supportive and constructive response. You are not alone.
Here is a short presentation which explains the range of services, and how to access them and can be viewed by clicking here: https://youtu.be/E_kK87W8SxA
