The Pinjarra Football Club has taken a stand and shone the spotlight on mental health, partnering up as a sponsor with counselling service Premah to provide support to young people in the Peel region.
Premah provide financial relief to people seeking psychiatric help and connect them with therapists through their network.
Case workers will then follow up with each individual
The Pinjarra Tigers will help with sponsorship donations along with raising awareness of mental health issues through the community.
Club president Luke Guthrie said it was an easy decision to support the locally-based organisation.
“It’s extremely important that we as a club get behind Premah,” he said.
“Our club has been hit personally in recent years so it’s a cause really close to our hearts, but it’s also a really key component that we need to address in the community in general.
“As the only footy club in town we have a lot of people, especially younger people, coming through our doors so we’re in a good position to raise awareness to them.
“We were approached by Premah and we jumped on board without hesitation.”
The club has already organised a charity game against Waroona on Saturday, July 29 to rattle tins for the organisation.
Premah program coordinator Debbie-Lee Bowling said the support of local clubs like the Tigers was crucial to the mental health service.
“We’re so appreciative the club has come on board – it really gives us another platform to offer support to people who are struggling,” she said.
“The club will sponsor a number of individuals going through therapy sessions and we’ll also be down there talking to their players and people involved with the footy.
“It’s as much about educating as it is about raising the needed funds.”
Premah consists of case workers who will consult with each individual client to make sure they are comfortable with the therapist they have been connected with.
Bowling said the organisation was hoping to branch beyond the Peel region and help those in need statewide in the future.
“We make sure our service is comprehensive and as comfortable as it can be for our clients,” she said.
“We’re hoping to have the means to help people WA-wide in time.”
Premah can be contacted on 1300 734 969.
Alternatively, if you or anyone you know is currently dealing with mental issues, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14, beyondblue on 1300 224 636 or Headspace on 1800 650 890.
Last Modified on 02/03/2020 22:53