Welcome to T.A.M.H.I

TAMHI's mission is to shape lives, change lives and save lives by harnessing the power of sport, play and physical activity to build positive mental fitness, strengthen communities and equip people with the confidence, knowledge and skills to support their own wellbeing and that of others.

Tackling Awareness of Mental Health Issues since 2011

How we do it

Children playing with yellow balls indoors.

Primary

School Programmes
Children taking part in a team ball challenge during a school PE session.

Post Primary

School Programmes
Children playing soccer on a lit field.

Clubs

Club Programmes
Children taking part in a group activity during an indoor sports session.

Youth Clubs

Youth Clubs
Participants celebrating during a colourful charity fun run event.

RAY

Resilient Active Youth

Why we do it

TAMHI is a mental health charity based in Northern Ireland that works with sports clubs and groups who use sport to raise awareness of mental health and resilience. TAMHI works with sports clubs, schools, and youth groups to make mental health fun and engaging. We are based in North Belfast but will support any group we can with resources.

Our approach is focused on raising the capacity of grassroot.

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Welcome to T.A.M.H.I

Tackling Awareness of Mental Health Issues since 2011

Shaping Lives, Changing Lives & Saving Lives by promoting positive mental fitness through sport and play.

How we do it

Community-led Commitment

TAMHI started life as a mental health awareness charity in 2011. Formed by Joe Donnelly and Stephen McLaughlin, the charity was formed in memory of Thomas “Tammy Tucker” McLaughlin, who took his own life in 2009.

Our Approach is to

  • Raise Awareness
  • Tackle Stigma
  • Promote positive Mental Health

TAMHI stands for Tackling Awareness of Mental Health Issues, the charity is set up to work with sports groups, with the aim to use the power of sport to promote Positive Mental Health throughout Northern Ireland.

Thank You to Our Amazing Sponsors

    National Lottery Community Fund

    Halifax Foundation

    UK Youth

    Belfast City Council

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