In The Community
MENTAL HEALTH
Founded in September 2022, our Mental Health program provides the opportunity for people with mental health issues to get out for couple of hours a week to socialise, combat loneliness and hopefully make new friends, using football as a tool.
As we know, sport has been proven to help improve people’s mental health, but it will also build confidence, overcome anxiety, whilst developing new skills and fitness, both physically and mentally.
Everyone who attends is there for the same reasons and knows what it’s about so there is no judgement passed.
This has been a very successful venture that is growing every month with individuals wishing to be part of an active and supportive group, where all can relax and have fun
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Set Up
We are currently in the midst of a putting together a Development Group and a Performance Group to cater for the needs of the individuals. These sessions are open to anyone above the age of 16
Development Group - This will be open to all players that would like to either train for fun or develop their technical ability and knowledge of the game.
Performance Group - For players currently competing in a league, who will work on both technical and tactical aspects of the game
When?
Match Training - Every Thursday 4-5pm
Training specifically aimed at those who compete in the BACL/FA Mental Health Leagues team
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Social Game Play - Every Monday 5-6pm
Fun and friendly drop in sessions for men and women who would like to stay healthy and meet new people. No experience necessary.
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Match Days BACL - Once a month - Sunday 9.30-11.30am
Matches played against other Ability Counts teams, played at Aston Villa Academy, Tame Road
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Match Days FA - Once a month - Times and Dates announced monthly
Matches played against other Mental Health teams, played at their home ground
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FREE TO JOIN
JUST TURN UP AND PLAY
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Contacts
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