Individual Stories

Fatima tells her story of moving into supported housing with Response and how it changed her life.

“I have spent the majority of my life in and out of prison and mental health hospitals and I was referred by the community mental health team to Carramar.”

“My experience at Harwood House led me to want to work in mental health, and I took a position as Mental Health Consultant at a Theatre company specialising in productions addressing mental health.”

'I'm not going to sugercoat it, recovery can be hard'.

“The staff really went the extra mile. Looking back, that was really special.”

Michael, a man in his 80s dealing with schizophrenia and depression, overcame financial abuse and found stability with Response’s support services. This assistance helped him build confidence to move to Extra Care Housing, embracing a new chapter with reassurance.

Charlotte’s story is a testament to the power of personalised support in fostering resilience and independence. At Response, we’re honored to have been part of her journey and look forward to seeing her continue to thrive

Jane’s story is one of resilience and hope. After facing homelessness and mental health struggles, Response helped her find stability, access therapy, and rebuild her confidence. She’s now pursuing her dream of becoming a florist.

“Hi I'm Theo, Response's Reframe has helped me tackle my mental health issues and basically turned my life around...”

“While the pandemic knocked me down, Reframe gave me the coping skills to deal with it.”

“ I now feel so confident in myself, and I can't believe I can come to a session dressed as who I feel like I finally am.”

Ben’s story is one of determination and growth. After struggling with his mental health and feeling unsure about his future, Ben found support through Response. With their help, he gained confidence, improved his well-being, and discovered a passion for helping others. Today, Ben is thriving and working towards a brighter future.

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