FOOTBALL FOR BETTER MINDS

December 17, 2023

Football for Better Minds is Hampshire FA’s commitment to build a future where individuals facing mental health challenges are offered the support and respect they deserve.

We recognise the vital role that volunteers play in our football community, and we want to ensure that everyone involved feels equipped to cope with mental health issues both on and off the pitch.

We believe that Football for Better Minds has the potential to make a significant impact on mental health support within our football community, and we hope you share our enthusiasm for this important initiative.

Project Highlights

Over the course of the 2023/24 season, we are offering volunteers, coaches, secretaries, players, and officers of grassroots football clubs and leagues in Hampshire the opportunity to obtain a Mental Health Champion qualification, accredited by Mental Health First Aid England, and delivered in partnership with Havant & East Hants Mind.

Registration Details

To register for the Mental Health Champion course, please choose from the following available dates:

19th/22nd January 2024 – 9:30am – 12:30pm (Online - Zoom)
15th February – 9:30am – 4:30pm (Winklebury Football Complex)
15th March – 9:30am – 4:30pm (Front Lawn Community Hub)
30th April / 7th May – 5:30pm – 8:30pm (Online - Zoom)

For more information about the Football for Better Minds program, visit Hampshire FA's 'Football For Better Minds' website.

To register, please visit our registration page

For further information, please contact: Alienor.Chartier@Hampshirefa.com.

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