Sports Mental Health NI -Suicide Prevention Offering Recovery Through Sport

19/03/2026

Great advice from our friends at PIPS Su***de Prevention Charity
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17/03/2026

This St. Patrick’s Day, take a moment to look after the most important part of your game…your mind 💚

In sport and in life, we push ourselves to be stronger, faster, better. But real strength also means knowing when to pause, reset, and prioritise your mental health.

Make time for yourself. Check in with your teammates. Start the conversation.

Because your mental health is everything. AND it always matters.

12/03/2026

Strength doesn’t always look like winning on a league table. Sometimes strength is about asking for help, checking in on a teammate, or speaking honestly about how you feel.

Mental health challenges aren’t always visible. Many people in sport, athletes, coaches, volunteers, and supporters at your club, may be struggling quietly.
That’s why it’s so important to create a culture where it’s ok to talk and reach out for help.

At SPORTS Mental Health NI, we believe no one in sport should feel alone. A simple conversation, a text message, or taking the time to listen to someone can really make a difference.

Let’s look out for one another, on and off the pitch. Together, we can break the silence and build stronger, healthier supportive sporting communities.

If you’re struggling, please remember: support is out there. You can contact our page and everything will be treated in the strictest confidence.

11/03/2026

Folks. It’s great to see this event getting so much traction. Fantastic idea and one we wish everyone well with.

Superb group from the Mid Ulster area doing great stuff to raise awareness of Mental Health and Su***de Prevention.
If you’d like to get involved on the day on or off the pitch get in touch.

⚽ Charity Match – Sign Up Closing Soon! ⚽

Sign-ups to play in the charity match will close this Friday.

If you’re planning to take part, please make sure you get your name down before the deadline. Once sign-ups close, the payment link will be sent out straight after to everyone who has registered.

Thanks to everyone who has already signed up – it’s shaping up to be a great day for a great cause! 🙌

https://www.glenavonfc.com/WalkAMileInMyBoots

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/amileinmyboots?utm_medium=CF&utm_source=CL

07/03/2026

🌞 Good Morning & Happy Saturday!

A new day is here, and it’s a reminder that strength often grows quietly through the challenges we face.
If this week felt heavy, take a moment to acknowledge how far you’ve already come.

You’ve handled tough days before. You’ve made it through moments you once thought you couldn’t. That resilience is still within you.

Today, give yourself permission to breathe, to rest, to smile, and to move forward at your own pace. Small steps still count. Progress doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.

💛 Be kind to your mind.
💪 Trust your strength.
🌱 Believe in your ability to keep going.

Wishing you a peaceful, positive, and empowering weekend.

04/03/2026

📅 Set the Date – Sunday 29th March!

⚽ Fundraiser for Sports Mental Health NI

Abbey Villa FC are hosting a special charity match between 1st Bangor Over 35’s v Abbey Villa/Fire Service Select side.

All in aid of Sports Mental Health NI -Su***de Prevention Offering Recovery Through Sport

Bring the whole family along for a fantastic fun day! 🎉
🎶 Entertainment from the fabulous The Cover Girls
🎈 Plenty to keep the kids entertained 🏰

💛 A great opportunity to support an incredible cause

If you would like to get involved or volunteer at the event, please get in touch with Buzz or TJ

The guys are on the look out for anyone willing to donate prizes for ballots etc

Thank you in advance for your support — we look forward to seeing you there!

03/03/2026

Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body.
Rest when you need to.
Speak up when you’re struggling.
Check in on your friends.
Small acts of care can make a big difference.

Let’s break the silence, remove the stigma, and support one another — because strong communities are built on healthy minds. 💬✨

27/02/2026

27/02/2026

Chairman TJ is attending a funding Fayre in Belfast this morning, kindly organised and hosted by NICVA

There’s plenty of valuable networking to be done, and we’re hopeful this will help open doors and create pathways for future funding; enabling SPORTS to continue delivering impactful projects throughout 2026 and beyond.

All of our Trustees are volunteers, generously giving their time and expertise to support the growth and sustainability of our work for sports clubs and the sporting community.

13/02/2026

A fantastic campaign to help raise awareness of Childrens Mental Health Week from our friends at Tamhi Tackling Awareness of Mental Health Issues.
The resources and images produced for clubs are first class. Well done to Joe, Micky and the TAMHI Team.
Also to all the clubs who got involved to make it such a success.

Children’s mental health is everyone’s responsibility.
Parents, carers, teachers, coaches, and communities all play a vital role.
Positive role models, supportive clubs, safe spaces, and strong relationships can make a life-changing difference. When we prioritise children’s mental wellbeing, we are investing in happier childhoods, stronger communities, and healthier futures for all.
Well done everyone 👏 👏

05/02/2026

Today is Time to Talk Day 💬
A reminder that a simple conversation can make a real difference.
Check in on a friend. Share how you’re really doing. Listen without judgment.
Talking saves lives.

02/02/2026

Fantastic offer of a course for MEN ONLY
We would strongly recommend this course. Please feel to get in touch for more info or contact North Down Community Network - NDCN directly. Spaces are limited. Get booked in early

Feeling a bit stuck, stressed or low on motivation?
Our MEN ONLY Positive Steps programme is a chance to hit reset – with time and space to connect, get active, learn something new and start valuing yourself again.
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