Ensuring the Mental Wellbeing of all members, players, coaches, staff and their families is an area of key focus for us.
” a club that plays and supports together, stays together “
The Foundation has put in place a Mental Wellbeing programme which ensures any Richmond Rugby Club adult member or player, coach, staff and their immediate family, have access to support, advice, information and counselling services any time of the day or night, 365 days a year. Users must be 18 years old or over and family is defined as living in the same household.
Leading industry providers Care First, will provide services online, by phone and/or in person according to need.
In addition to the above programme for adult members and players of Richmond Rugby Club, the Club’s Community Department has also developed a partnership with STEM4, who specialise in supporting positive mental health in teenagers. If you feel you or your family might benefit from this resource, please visit the Stem4 website and or click here for their further advice page, which contains various Teenage helpline numbers.
Richmond Rugby partner with STEM4 – click here for more information
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
How can I access the service and support on offer?
ONLINE: www.carefirst-lifestyle.co.uk
Care first Lifestyle is an online resource containing information, advice and articles for all the above issues.
To access this service visit the website above and use the following login details:-
Username: richmondrugby Password: rugby
BY PHONE: 0800 174 319
Care first has highly trained advisors who can, without judgment, help you in total confidence find practical ways forward. Just call the number above and say you are from Richmond Rugby Club.
