We’re working with Hartlepool United Football Club's charitable foundation, United For The Community, to share self-help tools, local support and stories about real people from across the town, helping Poolies take the first step to get help with their mental health.
We've teamed up with United For The Community (Hartlepool United's official charity) and people across the town who have real-life experience of mental health challenges. They are all helping to support Poolies Matter and remind you that you are not alone and that support is available. The campaign is backed by Hartlepool United Supporters Trust, The Corner Flag, The North West Corner, Her Game Too, Heart Of Our Club 1908, Hartlepool United Disabled Association, and South East Poolies. They're all sharing our social media and urging their members to support the campaign because they all agree that getting help early is a good thing for any Poolie that needs it.
After a difficult year, life felt overwhelming for Poolies fan Stephen. He became down and couldn’t see a way out. However, reaching out and getting help changed everything. He encourages others to access support before things become too much.
Stephen's story
After a stay in hospital, Carole from Hartlepool, found support to help her mental health. She’s now feeling ‘on top of the world’ and shares how the team at the One Life Centre made a lasting difference to her recovery.
Carole's storyGetting help early can make a big difference. There’s lots of local services, information and support for people of all ages in Hartlepool. Reaching out sooner can help you access the right advice and stop small problems from turning into big ones. Find out what’s available and get the support you need because Poolies Matter.
A wide range of free online educational courses and useful information and resources for people who might be struggling with their mental health. The content has been created with people with lived experience of mental illness and includes resources on subjects such as music for wellbeing, sleeping well and creating routines for positive change.
Recovery College Online
A psychological therapies and wellbeing support service in Teesside. If you’re registered with a local GP, you can access free, confidential support to help you manage your mental and emotional health. From therapies to help with stress, anxiety and depression to support with long term health conditions or general emotional and wellbeing like employment support.
Impact on Teesside
NHS mental health teams in Hartlepool are at the Hub for weekly groups, one-to-one appointment and assessments when needed. The Community Hub Central also provides people in Hartlepool with advice, support, learning and social opportunities to help you reach your potential, live well and improve lives. It is in the library near the bottom of the shopping centre ramp.
Community Hub Central
Run by Hartlepool Borough Council to give residents aged 16 and above free access to Togetherall – a safe, anonymous 24/7 online community for mental health and wellbeing support. They provide professionally moderated support. Togetherall is proven to help people struggling with stress, isolation, anxiety, depression and other issues.
Togetherall
Start provides free, confidential drug and alcohol support in Hartlepool. Alongside treatment, the service offers tailored help with mental health, housing, employment and other challenges. A dedicated recovery coordinator works with each person to identify their needs, connect them with relevant services, and support them throughout their recovery journey.
Start
