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Age Range18+ Years Old
The session is open to men and women of all ages and abilities. We have attendees who have never played football before, and others who’ve played previously and have missed being part of a team. Newcomers from all backgrounds are welcome.
The aim of MHF is to help improve attendees mental health using physical activity and peer support, in a friendly, easy going atmosphere.
Mental Health Football is a pressure and judgement free environment where attendees can just turn up and play, or watch and have a chat with a great group of friendly, welcoming people. There are no expectations, no score-lines, no winners or losers, just players. No sign up or commitment is necessary.
MHF was founded in 2019 by then Men’s First Team Managers, Ross Elliott and Andy Steel. It went on to win ‘Initiative of the Year Award’ at the Oldham Sports Awards, followed by the runners-up spot at The North West Sports Awards. In August 2021 Manchester FA announced MHF as their ‘Grassroots Project of The Year Award’ winners.
To help raise awareness and to have fun, the group enjoy the occasional friendly against similar initiatives and like-minded projects.
In 2023, MHF proudly announced that six volunteers completed their training to become qualified Mental Health First Aiders.
The women’s session is 6pm – 7pm in the indoor gym, the men’s session is 7pm – 8pm on the outdoor 3G pitch
