The initiative will officially launch at Manchester City’s Premier League match against Ipswich Town on 17th October.
Supporters will be able to access a dedicated City Let’s Talk matchday pop-up service, delivered in conjunction with Samaritans Manchester & Salford [MW1] .
A further series of matchday pop-ups will place at Premier League home fixtures throughout October, November and December.
Alongside this, the Club is launching mancity.com/lets-talk, a new online resource hub which provides ongoing information about mental health initiatives supported by the Club and CITC as well as links to confidential support available from recognised specialist suicide prevention and mental health organisations for supporters in the UK, Greater Manchester and internationally.
What to Expect at the Ipswich Town Fixture
As part of the launch, supporters attending the match against Ipswich Town on 17th October are invited to visit the City Let’s Talk pop-up, located outside W Door in the Colin Bell Stand, where trained Samaritans volunteers will be available to offer confidential, non-judgemental support.
The service will operate from two hours before kick-off until 30 minutes into the first half, with the aim of creating a welcoming space for fans to talk, seek support, or learn more about the Samaritans.
Supporters do not need to be in crisis to access the service. The initiative is designed to encourage everyday conversations about mental health and wellbeing, while helping to normalise reaching out for support.
Where to Find Support
Samaritans
Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. Their volunteers answer a call for help every 10 seconds.
If you are speaking to someone who appears to be in crisis, or is expressing suicidal feelings, you can signpost them to Samaritans on 116 123.
This number is free to call and offers a confidential service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Andy’s Man Club
Andy’s Man Club sessions run every Monday from 7pm to 9pm in the East Stand of the Etihad Stadium, excluding Bank Holidays.
If you or someone you know is interested in attending an Andy’s Man Club session at the Etihad Stadium, more information can be found here.
Andy’s Man Club also runs sessions at venues across the UK every Monday. For more information, visit: https://andysmanclub.co.uk
NHS 111
Call 111 and select the mental health option for 24 hour support.
Premier League Together Against Suicide Hub
The Together Against Suicide hub includes information on signs and symptoms to look out for if you are concerned about how you or someone else is feeling, alongside support and referral information for domestic and international services.
Visit: premierleague.com/togetheragainstsuicide
Outside the UK
The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) lists crisis centres worldwide.
Visit: iasp.info
