Guidance
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Life Experiences
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.
Tom chats about
- Addiction
- Employment
- Community
- Consistency
- Success
A successful transition. He is now living in his own flat and supports his community.
Phil chats about
- Prison
- Dereliction
- Rough Sleeping
- Probation
- Recovery
A values-based transition. He is now living in his own place and supporting those who are still navigating the system.
Waiting to chat about
One bad year. He is currently staying in a York hostel and is unsure of where he is going next.
Waiting to chat about
The impact of trauma. She’s waiting to move into accommodation that supports her needs.
Waiting to chat about
Cycling through the system. She is currently in a hostel and looking forward to having their own place to spend time with their child.
Waiting to chat about
Multiple entry points. She is now living in their own place, in recovery and is a valued and supportive member of the community.
Waiting to chat about
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.
Waiting to chat about
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.
Waiting to chat about
Community support. She is currently staying in a hostel in York and getting involved in community activities.
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There is no such thing as ‘the homeless’.
There are people experiencing homelessness.
Paul Atherton