Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you if you are experiencing mental ill health or distress. This support can vary from having a non-judgmental conversation to guiding you towards the right support.

At BHRFC we have five qualified Mental Health First Aiders you can contact if you are struggling.

Junior Teams Mental Health First Aiders
Liz Collingbourne – 07568 513408
Beth Leeming – 07725 539975

Senior Teams Mental Health First Aiders
Shelley McComiskey – 07465 612911
Jon Tutty – 07837 105683

Club Members
Rich Meredith – 0777 070 9377

If you need to speak to someone and a Mental Health First Aider is not available there is still support available, see below.

Samaritans
Samaritans provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide.
Telephone: 116 123
Opening times: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

SANEline
SANEline is a national out-of-hours helpline offering emotional support, guidance, and information to anyone affected by mental illness.
Telephone: 0300 304 7000
Opening times: 4.30pm – 10pm, 7 days a week

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
CALM runs a free, confidential, and anonymous helpline as well as a web chat service, offering help, advice, and information to anyone who is struggling or in crisis.
Telephone: 0800 58 58 58
Opening times: 5pm – midnight, 7 days a week

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK
The National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK is a compassionate and understanding lifeline for those grappling with their mental wellbeing or thoughts of suicide.
Telephone: 0800 689 5652
Opening times: 6pm – midnight, 7 days a week

ChildLine
Childline is a counselling service for children and young people aged up to 18 provided by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Child (NSPCC).
Telephone: 0800 11 11
Opening times: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Papyrus UK
Papyrus UK is a confidential support and advice service for anyone aged under 35 who is experiencing thoughts of suicide.
Telephone: 0800 068 41 41
Opening hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Switchboard
Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line and can discuss anything related to sexuality and gender identity. Phone operators all identify as LGBTIA+.
Telephone: 0800 0119 100
Opening times: 10am – 10pm, 7 days a week