Rough Sleeping Initiative: Told by the Outreach Team
Outreach is carried out in the early hours of the morning to engage with individuals who are rough sleeping. The Outreach Team tell Joe's Story.
Sep 26, 2022
talk2sort Mediation
When things were difficult at home and consequently impacting her school work and relationships, Sophie was put in touch with talk2sort Mediation.
Sep 26, 2022
Charnwood Food Poverty Group: Your Store
Helen worked with her partner in a special educational needs school, but had to stop working because of ill health during her pregnancy.
Sep 26, 2022
Single Access Point
Due to past trauma and relationship breakdowns, Lily spent a lot of her teenage years sofa surfing- by the time she was 17, her situation escalated.
Sep 26, 2022
YES Project
Before Tyler was referred to The Bridge, he was sofa surfing for around a year and stuck in a cycle with bad mental health.
Sep 26, 2022
Housing Advice
Meera was studying at university when suddenly she found herself homeless.
Sep 26, 2022
Housing Matters
Linda was referred to Housing Matters after neighbourly disputes got so bad that she knew she had to leave her address.
Jul 01, 2021
talk²sort Mediation
I felt like I couldn’t say anything right and I didn’t like how she spoke to me. Our Mediator would listen, but also identify things to reflect on.
Jul 01, 2021
Homeless Offenders Service
Fleeing violence and determined to move forwards, Joseph has been engaging with the Homeless Offenders Service.
Jul 01, 2021
Housing Advice
Donna was referred to Housing Advice at The Bridge to support her in the process of finding a new home and getting a fresh start.
Jul 01, 2021
Triage Services
After a drastic change in circumstances, Victoria had to receive Charnwood Welfare Provision for the first time.
Jul 01, 2021
The YES Project
When Jordan was first referred to the YES Project, he was not in education, training or employment.
Jul 01, 2021
Moneywise Plus
When Rachel was referred to Moneywise Plus, she had been out of employment for a little while following a drastic change in her home life.
Jan 29, 2021
YES Project
Before I started with the YES Project, I was lonely. It’s helped me meet new people and talk to others.
Sep 18, 2020
Rapid Rehousing Project
Scott was made homeless suddenly after his marriage broke down. Having been allocated an empty flat, Rapid Rehousing continued to support him.
Sep 18, 2020
Single Access Point
Shannon was 17 when she had to leave home after her relationship with her mother irreparably broke down, due to verbal abuse.
Sep 18, 2020
Housing Advice
Entrenched in homelessness and the prison system for around 28 years, Neil has finally settled into his own flat and is avoiding trouble.
Sep 18, 2020
Single Access Point
Living in a hostel, The Bridge supported Charmaine in both housing applications and mediation with her Dad.
Sep 18, 2020