Richard Luscombe Leading Plymouth-based charities Argyle Community Trust and Jeremiah’s Journey have joined forces to launch a pioneering project to support teenagers and young people navigating the complexities of bereavement.
“Play Off Grief” provides free participant-led, multi-activities space for those facing the extreme difficulties of the death of a loved one. Whilst the children and young people are engaged in activities, experienced grief practitioners will offer a space for parents and carers in the on-site Common Ground Café which will provide a peer-to-peer support network.
Sessions run from 6pm-8pm at The Hub at Foulston Park, Devonport, and offer a variety of fun activities in the purpose-built Classic Actives Hall – including football, dodgeball, virtual reality gaming, and athletics, and gaming in the state-of-the-art Babcock Esports Arena – alongside one hour of group activities and professional emotional support sessions.
Crucially, Play Off Grief is tailored to those that need it, with youth voice ensuring sessions evolve depending on the real needs of participants, and enabling young people to connect with peers who understand their journey.
How to join
Places on the programme are free, but booking is essential. You can book now via the dedicated website: https://jeremiahsjourney.beaconforms.com/form/b4cf1948.
To find out more about Play Off Grief please get in touch with Argyle Community Trust Programme Lead Tallan.mitchell@pafc.co.uk, or Jeremiah’s Journey hello@jeremiahsjourney.org.uk.
Jeremiah’s Journey provides emotional support to children, young people, and their families who are anticipating or coping with bereavement. The charity aims to ensure bereaved families have support at a sad and difficult time.
Tanya Woodland, CEO at Jeremiah’s Journey, said: “We are delighted to be working alongside Argyle Community Trust on this new service for bereaved families, harnessing the proven mental health benefits of being active and providing a space to support families navigating their grief journey.”
Argyle Community Trust is the official charity of Plymouth Argyle and uses the power of sport to support those most in need in the community. The Trust has a proud history of providing provision for those facing bereavement and loneliness.
Stew Walbridge, Argyle Community Trust Regional Manager, added: “We are proud to partner with Jeremiah’s Journey on this vital programme, and to extend our support for those facing this extremely difficult period in their lives.
We share many important values with Jeremiah’s Journey, and by combining our resources we can support the lives and wellbeing of even more people in our communities.”
If you, or someone you know, needs bereavement support, you can complete the referral form at https://jeremiahsjourney.org.uk/.
