Kicking Off Conversations
Talking about suicide saves lives.
Let's start the conversation now.
This season, the LFC Foundation is launching a space outside Anfield Stadium, where fans can visit before matchdays to talk about mental wellbeing. The initiative, called ‘Kicking Off Conversations’, is supported by the Premier League and the Professional Footballers’ Association.
Operating on Premier League matchdays. Fans will have access to a dedicated physical safe space located at the corner of 97 Avenue and Anfield Road, staffed by trained professionals who will offer confidential advice, support, and referrals to specialist services.
Helping our neighbours is embedded in the DNA of Liverpool FC, and we are proud to collaborate with exceptional local charities to ensure that no one ever walks—or talks—alone. Whether you, or someone around you needs support in a suicidal crisis, advice about low mood, or help after losing a loved one to suicide, there are some incredible charities and agencies who can assist.
Need Help Now?
Liverpool Crisis Care teamRegardless of how it may feel right now, please remember that you are never on your own. Help is available.
- If you have seriously hurt yourself or are in immediate danger, call 999.
- If you need urgent help for your mental health but it is not an emergency, call 111 or get help online.
- Available 24/7: 999/111
Your mental health is as important as your physical health and it's important you ask for support!
Looking For Support:
Hub of Hope
Find local or national services for your mental health and wellbeing with the app or website, Hub of Hope
Suicide Prevention Services:
Andy's Man Club: Supports men
Peer Support Groups, Monday from 7pm-9pm
CALM: Supports everyone
Open 5pm - midnight everyday
Call or text 0800 58 58 58.
Compass Counselling: Supports adults
Mon-Fri 9.30–4.00pm
0151 237 3993
Jade Roberts Project: Supports adults
Call 0151 245 5671
enquiries@thejaderobertsproject.co.uk
Mon/Wed/Thurs/Friday 9.30-4.30pm
James' Place: Supports men aged 18+ in suicidal crisis
Call 0151 303 5757
Martin Gallier Project: Supports people aged 16yrs+
Every day 9.30-4.30pm
Call 0151 644 0294
Papyrus: Supports under 35's
Available 24/7
Call 0800 068 41 41
Text 07860 039 967
Samaritans: Supports everyone
Available 24/7
Call 116 123
Sean's Place: Supports males aged 16yrs+
Call 0151 922 5444
SHOUT: Supports everyone
Available 24/7
Text SHOUT to 85258
Suicide Bereavement Services:
Alfie's Squad: supports children's and young people
Office hours are Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Referral via website: https://alfiessquad.org/referral/
Martin Gallier Project: Supports people aged 16yrs+
Available every day 9.30-4.30pm
Call 0151 644 0294
Paul’s Place: Supports people aged 16yrs+
Available Mon-Thurs 9-5pm & Fri 9-3pm
Call 0151 226 0696
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (SOBS): Supports everyone
Available 9am to 9pm Mon-Fri
Call 0300 111 5065
Kicking Off Conversations is supported by the Premier League and the Professional Footballer's Association. Administered through the Premier League Charitable Fund, the funding helps football clubs to tackle inequality and respond to local challenges, supporting people and their communities to be more inclusive.
This season, 24 professional football club community organisations across the Premier League and English Football League are delivering projects supported by the Premier League and PFA in their local communities.
These funded projects have engaged more than 230,000 unique participants in more than 330,000 sessions across England and Wales. Projects are supported by current and former professional football players, and scholars, to enhance the impact on participants.
To find out more about the national fund, please visit premierleague.com
To find out more about Kicking Off Conversations, please speak to a member of the Safeguarding Team or email safeguarding@liverpoolfc.com.