Rebeca Tavares has sent a message of support to Liverpool FC fans impacted by the distressing events at the Champions League final.
Reds' supporters were caught up in sickening crushes and subjected to tear gas attacks from the French police outside the Stade de France on Saturday. Liverpool FC has announced it is working with a number of mental health organisations to provide the necessary support to people impacted by the traumatic events in Paris.
The club has pledged financial assistance for mental health organisations already high in demand to ensure expert help is available. A statement said: "The scenes witnessed in and around Stade de France, before and after kick-off, on Saturday night will live long in the memory for all the wrong reasons.
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"Working with LFC Foundation, who collaborate with professional mental health services on a daily basis, and discussing with Spirit of Shankly and other fan groups, the club has compiled a list of organisations supporters can turn to right now."
Rebeca has become a vocal Liverpool FC supporter on social media since her husband, Fabinho, joined Jurgen Klopp's side in 2018. She has today taken to Twitter to applaud the initiative, which will offer an important service to fans.
A landing page has been set up on the LFC foundation website with full information on the scheme. The club have also requested a formal and transparent investigation into the issues supporters faced at the Champions League final.
LFC has asked fans to complete a feedback form to support the investigation into the operational management of the event. Supporters have until June 5 to fill in the form, which can be accessed here.
The club identified the following mental health organisations and urged supporters to get in touch if they need support:
Children/young people (0-18 years)
- There is a 24-hour local Child and Adolescent Crisis line that can be used: 0151 293 3577 or freephone 0808 196 3550 or text GREEN to 85258
- Parents, guardians or carers can refer a young person to the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team via their GP or Alder Hey Liverpool and Alder Hey Sefton via this link: www.liverpoolcamhs.com/referral-form
- Young Person Advisory Service (YPAS) works with young people and those up to age 25. They have a team of counsellors available and parents, guardians or carers can refer to use the drop-in service at their hub sites throughout Liverpool. To find out more, please visit: www.ypas.org.uk
- The national 24-hour NSPCC Childline: 0800 11 11 or visit www.childline.org.uk
Adults
- There is a 24-hour local crisis line via Merseycare NHS Trust: 0800 145 6570
- Liverpool Life Rooms provide advice and mental health support. Please visit www.liferooms.org
- Talk Liverpool has a team of therapists, counsellors who offer free therapy for people across Liverpool City Region. Please visit www.talkliverpool.nhs.uk
- The national 24-hour Samaritans helpline: 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org
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