How to get support with my mental health or support for someone else

Sometimes speaking to someone is the first step.

You can get emotional support through Racings Support Line which offers a compassionate and confidential free telephone line for immediate wellbeing support, this is open 24/7 to anyone in the Racing Industry.

Whenever you need to talk, there will always be someone available to listen and support you, to help you feel more like yourself again.

If you’re in a supervisory role or have management responsibility (such as an employer, manager, secretary or HR lead) and one of your team would like support but they’re unsure about calling our helpline, you can refer them here.

Concerned about someone else?

It can be difficult to know what to say or do when you’re concerned about someone elses mental health. You might notice changes in their mood, behaviour, confidence, or how they’re coping at work or at home.

You don’t have to have all the answers — and you don’t have to manage it alone. If you are worried about a family member, friend or colleague,

You can:

• Encourage them to contact us directly
• Offer to sit with them while they make the call
• Share our contact details with them
• Speak to our Welfare Team for guidance on how best to support them

Our team can help you assess the situation, understand what support options are available, and decide on the most appropriate next steps.

Help is available

All our welfare officers are trained to listen, advise, and support you to access the right help at the right time.

We offer confidential support from trained counsellors who can provide you with vital emotional support. This could include:

• ‘In the moment’ support, either one-off or as often and as many time as you need
• Clinical assessments
• Structured counselling

You can find out more about our counselling support here.

Our support is available for anyone who works in or has worked in any area of the horseracing industry.

Other resources:

MIND – https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

Hub of Hope- https://hubofhope.co.uk

Rethink Mental Illness- https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/get-help-now/