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Tackling mental health at Welwyn Rugby Club & across the wider rugby community through our affiliate

A Mental Welfare and Wellbeing charity founded in memory of Arron 'Tiff' Bugden and Ryan Heyward

04/11/2026

Today is National Stress Awareness Day. Stress can manifest itself in many different ways and can be tough to control! For some great advice on how to manage your stress, have a look at BetterHelp’s article: https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/current-events/reducing-stress-for-international-stress-awareness-day/

22/10/2026

JOCA is just one of hundreds of mental health organisations that help people across the UK.

We are available 24/7 to help
The JOCA Welfare team can be contacted 24/7 via our email address [email protected] - we'll get straight back to you.

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Samaritans

20/10/2026

As we continue through autumn, we know many people experience SAD; a type of depression that you experience during particular seasons or times of year. Depression is a low mood or loss of interest and enjoyment in things you usually do. It lasts for a long time and affects your everyday life.

Remember you’re not alone, and someone is always here to talk to you: www.jocarugby.co.uk

“In the weeks before the clocks go back, I start to feel sluggish and down. It's harder to keep to my morning routine of going out for a walk before breakfast because it's wet, cold and dark.”

15/10/2026

We hold a lot of power in our day-to-day life to help cheer someone up. Maybe do one of these random acts of kindness for someone you know.

13/10/2026

Have you got JOCA Fest 2027 in your diary? We’ll be celebrating our 10th year and a brilliant charity. Follows us for updates and announcements for JOCA Fest 2027 - We’ve got you covered

10/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, let’s talk, listen, and support better mental health together.
It reminds us why good mental health is so important, and how we can prioritise it in our lives and communities. It’s also a moment to talk openly and listen to what others are experiencing.
Conversations about mental health make a difference. And they matter most when we listen to people’s experiences.
If you need someone to talk to, JOCA is always here to listen: ; www.jocarugby.co.uk

09/10/2026

Joe Marler’s journey through mental health was a huge inspiration to JOCA. Have a look at his mental health book “Loose Head” and his struggle with his own mental health as a professional rugby player.

24/09/2026

Is JOCA something your club needs?
Our mission is to create a better understanding of and to de-stigmatise mental health and mental well-being amongst the men, women and children players and members of local Rugby Clubs.
If your club needs JOCA, contact us via our website: www.jocarugby.co.uk

17/09/2026

You’re not alone. Everyone experiences mental health troubles, in their own way. At JOCA we are trying to help reduce the stigma that boys don’t cry. Boys get sad too.

10/09/2026

Today is world su***de prevention day. There are hundreds of resources available if you’re struggling or you know someone who is. We have someone available for you to talk to 24 hours a day.
For more resources have a look at our website www.jocarugby.co.uk or call the Samaritans or NHS’s 111 service.
No one has to try alone.

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Welwyn Garden City
AL86HX

Website

https://jocarugby.co.uk/

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