BHP Stories

Liam was referred to the project for his mental health. He very rarely left home due to his mental health issues, which subsequently impacted on his physical health. He struggled to make healthy relationships and have a sense of belonging. With the support of one of our project workers, Liam developed more self-awareness and confidence. He was encouraged to enrol on a customer care course, which he completed. Step by step Liam’s mental and physical health improved. He began to understand how to form healthy relationships, have hope for the future and bring purpose back to his life. From receiving the support from the project Liam was able to identify patterns of behaviour and recognise the signs of when others needed help and has since referred people to the project. Liam has now enrolled onto a personal trainer course and says he is very happy and fulfilled. Liam is now in a stable relationship and has been for some time, he is getting married this year. Liam has become a very happy stable man, enjoying his life for the first time in many years.

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Jason came to the project at a very dark and difficult time in his life. He had significant debts and outstanding actions were required for many services, including his mortgage, electric, gas, water, council tax, TV Licence and Inland Revenue. As well as not engaging with these services, Jason had also withdrawn from his family and neighbours. All these stresses had a significant toll on his health. With the support of a project worker Jason has been able to acknowledge these issues and engage with the relevant services to resolve the debt. He has also been in communication with his family. We have seen a massive improvement in Jason’s overall health and he is thankful for the support provided. Jason has continued to have some difficulties but is no longer isolating himself totally when he struggles, he now reaches out. His financial situation is totally managed and under control. He now has regular contact with friends and is going out and taking day trips.

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Rachel attended the project struggling with addiction, debt and suffering with poor mental health. These struggles meant she had to give up her job. She faced many challenges mentally and physically, and soon after engaging with the project she was admitted to hospital. During this time the project worker supported her family, visited Rachel in hospital and resolved benefit issues. One of the key parts to Rachel’s recovery was having someone she could trust and who was always there to listen. Upon leaving hospital the project worker supported Rachel with moving into independent accommodation. She is now completely drug free and is supporting others to do the same. She has also referred someone close to receive support from the project. Rachel is going from strength to strength and is hopeful for her future, she is completely stable and is now a new mother and is doing a great job of loving and raising her child.

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