Lived experience of using support services in York.
We are a collaboration between — Community Links — a mental health charity that provides a wide range of life changing mental health and wellbeing services in the Yorkshire and Humber region and the Good Organisation which supports marginalised people to share in the positive benefits of tourism within York.
Jez Russell Production is supporting audio production.
We are listening deeply to people who have experiences of services and community support. When a person needs support, interactions with services to get that support can be broad and complex. By hearing the whole story we can start to piece together a picture of how an individual’s life is impacted, both positively and negatively, by the interplay between services and support.
Click on the videos or the Learn More buttons below to hear personal experiences of accessing housing services and other support services in York.
Guidance
Some audios may contain sensitive or upsetting material. Please use your discretion when listening.
Each individual has given full permission to share their experience, all information was accurate at the time of conversation. Names of people and places have been omitted and some voices have been changed. Full consent was granted by all individuals involved.
A successful transition. He is now living in his own flat and supports his community.
One bad year. He is currently staying in a York hostel and is unsure of where he is going next.
One bad year. He is currently staying in a York hostel and is unsure of where he is going next.
The impact of trauma. She’s waiting to move into accommodation that supports her needs.
Cycling through the system. She is currently in a hostel and looking forward to having their own place to spend time with their child.
Multiple entry points. She is now living in their own place, in recovery and is a valued and supportive member of the community.
A different kind of support. He is currently staying in a York hostel and trying to figure out what sort of accommodation would work best for their needs.
Straight into the system. She is currently staying in a York hostel and trying to secure the manifold support that they need to move forward.
Community support. She is currently staying in a hostel in York and getting involved in community activities.
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