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 a club events, as well as NEYDL and Cross country dates.

You can also contact her by emailling 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 19’s where you can talk about any issue you are going through. Phone 0800 1111 Calls are free and wont show up on your bill. Or website www.childline.org.uk. 1-2-1 counsellor chat is available

 

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

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

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YOUNG MINDS: Information on child and adolescen mental health. Services for professionals and parents. Phone 0808 802 5544 ( Mon to Fri 09.30-4pm) or www.youngminds.org.uk

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BULLYING UK: for both children and adults affected by bullying www.bullying.co.uk

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BEAT: charity offering advice and support with Eating disorders Phone 0808 801 0677 www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk. Or Text SHOUT to 85258

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MINDOUT: providing support and advice on mental health or members of LGBTQ communities Phone 01237 234 839