Welfare

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The welfare of athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers is Chester-le-Street & District AC’s number one priority. To support this objective, the club maintains a number of policies and procedures which can be accessed via this page.
 

Tracy McPeake is the Club’s Lead Welfare Officer. If you have any concerns or wish to speak to someone in the strictest of confidence, then please get in touch. Tracy is available at most training nights and at club events.

You can also contact welfare.chesterlestreetathletics@gmail.com

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You don’t have to suffer in silence. We are here to listen, help and support if you are struggling with physical or mental wellbeing. There are also several outside organisations that can offer advice, including:

Childline: A free, private and confidential service for under 19s where you can talk about any issue you are going through. Dial 0800 1111 calls are free and won't show up on your bill, or visit www.childline.org.uk where a 1-2-1 counsellor chat is available.

 

MIND: A charity offering support and advice for people with mental health problems. Call 0300 123 3393 or visit the website www.mind.org.uk.

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PAPYRUS: A voluntary organisation supporting suicidal teens and young adults on 0800 068 411.

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YOUNG MINDS: Information on child and adolescent mental health, providing services for professionals and parents. Call 0808 802 5544 (Mon to Fri 09.30-4pm) or visit www.youngminds.org.uk

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BULLYING UK: An organisation for both children and adults affected by bullying, visit www.bullying.co.uk

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BEAT: A charity offering advice and support with eating disorders on 0808 801 0677 or via www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk. Or Text SHOUT to 85258.

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MINDOUT: An organisation providing support and advice on mental health for members of LGBTQ communities, available on 01237 234 839.