10/10/2026
Today is World Mental Health Day
Record numbers of young people are struggling with poor mental health in our society.
It is clear that young people are not getting the support they need.
Key figures in a young person’s life – parents, family members, teachers, tutors, carers, coaches , youth workers – can often spot when a young person is struggling but may not know how best to help.
Having completed the full Mental Health First Aid Course, with MHFA England, we have a group of 4 qualified Mental Health First Aiders at Falmouth Community Football Club who are on hand to help our club and all its members.
It is really important that you and your child know who our Mental Health First Aiders are:
Caroline Moyses (Welfare Officer)
Hannah Martin (Welfare Officer)
Mark Averiss (Welfare Officer & Referee Mentor)
Michelle Bennett (Fixtures Secretary & Team Hawks Secretary)
You too could become a Mental Health First Aider. You can find out how by visiting this link:
https://mhfaengland.org/individuals/adult/mental-health-first-aid/
You can find lots of information on the Young People Cornwall website, who the Falmouth Flamingoes chose as one of their charities to donate to following a charity football match.
https://youngpeoplecornwall.org/
Lots of resources are also available on the Council website:
https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/mental-health/mental-health-support-for-parents-and-young-people/
If there is anything we can help you with as a Club, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Many thanks
Caroline
Welfare Officer