Case Studies
Case Study: Joe’s Story
Experiencing homelessness after release from prison and grappling with mental health and substance misuse, Joe found a path towards stability and social connection through the support of the YMCA, gradually overcoming his initial distrust and engaging with services to rebuild his life.
Case Study: Navigating Homelessness, David’s Story of Complex Needs
Homeless after a stabbing and struggling with depression, anxiety, and substance misuse, David found relief and support with YMCA as he works towards a stable future.
Case Study: Olivia’s Journey, From Lost to Found
Olivia’s story is a stark reminder of how systemic failures can devastate a young life. Imagine a childhood fractured by instability, a constant cycle of abandonment. That was Olivia’s reality. Entering the care system at a young age, she endured multiple foster home breakdowns in the North East. Then, at just 12, she was uprooted and sent to a children’s home in Scotland, deepening her sense of displacement.
Case Study: Leah’s Story
After a rocky start in life with a difficult home background, Leah was keen to gain some independence as her foster parents were due to retire.