Our Commitment to Wellbeing and Community Support
At Oakdale RFC, we believe that being part of a team means looking out for one another—on and off the field. We are committed to creating an environment where every member feels supported, valued, and able to reach out when life becomes challenging.
We understand that issues such as mental health struggles, homelessness, and personal well-being concerns can affect anyone. That’s why we actively provide links to trusted organisations, self‑help resources, and local support services. Whether you need someone to talk to, information to help you through a difficult time, or guidance toward professional support, we want you to know that you’re not alone.
Our goal is to be more than just a rugby club—we aim to be a positive, safe, and inclusive community. By promoting awareness, offering accessible resources, and encouraging an open culture around wellbeing, we hope to make a meaningful impact both within our club and in the wider community.
Together, we support each other. Together, we grow.
Dewis Cymru is a website that serves as a directory for local authorities across Wales, aimed at promoting wellbeing.
It provides information about a wide range of local and national organizations and services, helping individuals find resources for their wellbeing, whether for themselves or for family members.
Stay Alive is a suicide prevention resource full of tools and resources to help people stay safe from suicide.
The British Red Cross First Aid training apps equip you with simple first aid skills to use during emergencies.
Learn first aid fast and stay prepared for emergencies wherever you are.
The British Red Cross free Baby and Child First Aid app helps you keep your little ones safe. The app provides child and baby first aid advice and is designed to support parents, grandparents, and caregivers to learn 17 first aid skills to help in a first aid emergency.
Hub of Hope is the UK’s largest mental health support directory. Whether you want to find a service to help you feel better or you want to support someone who is struggling, we can help.
NHS – Public Health Wales works to protect and improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities for the people of Wales.
Samaritans is a registered charity dedicated to providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Mind is a leading mental health charity in England and Wales, dedicated to improving mental health awareness and support.
Mind’s mission is to create a mentally healthy society, ensuring that everyone can access mental health support when they need it.
Cwtsh is the name we use for the Integrated Wellbeing Networks in the Caerphilly County Borough area.
Integrated Wellbeing Networks work with local people and services and provide information to support and strengthen wellbeing and health in our communities.
Melo contains information, advice and self-help resources to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Platfform works with people who are experiencing challenges with their mental health, and with communities who want to create a greater sense of connection, ownership and wellbeing in the places that they live.
Shelter Cymru exists to defend the right to a safe home in Wales. Join us in ending the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and our communities.
Crisis is the UK national charity for people experiencing homelessness. The charity offers year-round education, employment, housing and wellbeing services from centres throughout the UK including South Wales, called Crisis Skylight Centres.
Centrepoint is the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity. Alongside our partners, we support over 15,000 young people every year and campaign to end youth homelessness by 2037.