Written by Rachel Yates from the JustLife Foundation Everyone who works with vulnerable people has their one, the first death or the one which made the most impact, mine was Kevin. It was the shock of Kevin’s death which stuck with me as it was completely unexpected, he was starting to get help… It was […]
By Charlotte Willis (Project Support Worker) It was World Suicide Prevention Day last week and I was inspired to share my story. I am not one for displaying my feelings publicly, so it has been hard for me to publish this. On Saturday 13th April 2013 I was working at my local supermarket selling newspapers […]
How Leeds’s Joanna Project Gave One Woman Hope. This article appeared on the front page of the Yorkshire evening post and details the story of Helen (Not real name). Helen has struggled with addiction and homelessness and was supported by the Joanna Project, who work with many women including those who work on the street. […]
“I didn’t really see any light at the end of the tunnel…” Ryan Snape was homeless for a number of months and had given up on life after going through a relationship breakdown and using a number of different drugs. This article by the Yorkshire Evening Post details Ryan’s story and how the Charity CGL […]
A beautiful sunny lunchtime in Manchester. It seems to happen quite regularly these days, touch wood. Mooch from The Big Change and Graham from Street Support are heading to Chorlton to see Steph and Becky at Reach Out To The Community. Reach Out To The Community is a shop and community hub in which raises […]
Lisa was interviewed by Johna Johnson of Recovery Radio about her recovery from a serious drug addiction. “I just thought, I can’t carry on like this. I’ve had enough.” Can you tell me what made you start your recovery? Five years ago I began the treatment for hepatitis C, which I got through […]
Paul suffered from a severe drug addiction that resulted in him being homeless. He was interviewed about his recovery by Johna Johnson for Recovery Radio. “I was so addicted that my friends just got sick of the chaos I was bringing to their lives.” How did you become homeless? I was sofa surfing […]
An interview with Gary Staniforth of Hidden Voices. Hidden Voices are champions of positive change in the lives of vulnerable people. They provide training, activities and workshops to improve mental health, raise self-esteem and build confidence. Gary Staniforth began his journey in 2008 and is now the CEO of the Hidden Voices social enterprise. […]
This poem was written by an anonymous person from Bradford who is currently working through an addiction with support from Simon on the Streets. I know the dreams inside your head, I can only imagine what you’ve seen, So please don’t take me to that place, The hole you call a dream. You can bounce me […]
An interview with Donna, who supports Bradford’s homeless population by taking out food and helping them get places in hostels and supported housing. This interview was conducted by Johna for Recovery Radio. “We help anyone really, anyone who needs our help.” So Donna, how did you get involved in feeding the homeless? I’ve […]
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