Manchester City: launch of a matchday mental health and suicide prevention service for supporters

News Tank Football - Paris - News #457669 - Published on 19/10/26 at 18:00
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Manchester City FC (Premier League) have launched “City Let’s Talk”, a matchday mental health and suicide prevention service "designed to encourage conversations about mental health, challenge stigma and help supporters find specialist support," the club announced on 16 October 2026.

Following a pilot at the Manchester City - Sunderland match on 20 September 2026, the service was launched at the Premier League match against Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium on 17 October 2026.

"Supporters do not need to be in crisis to access the service. The initiative is designed to encourage everyday conversations about mental health and wellbeing, while helping to normalise reaching out for support," Manchester City said.

The service is run with Samaritans Manchester & Salford, the local branch of the…

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