Read about how the Supporting People Programme changed Gareth's life for the better...
I was homeless and living in a tent. I was trying to overcome drug addiction but this is difficult when you don’t have secure accommodation.
Which organisation/support provider helped you?
Solas' Dyfrig House scheme in Cardiff
How did your support provider help you? Dyfrig House is a place where I feel safe. I have been in other hostels where I feel like I have to watch my back, but not here. Support to go swimming has helped improve my self confidence. I wouldn’t have liked using the changing room with lots of other people when I was homeless, but I now feel confident, even when it’s busy. I’ve also had support to enrol on the Footsteps to Recovery programme to address my substance misuse issues and now that I have completed this I have enrolled on the MILE programme to help me fulfil my life goal of becoming a substance misuse worker.
What did you find most valuable about your support provider?
The fact that it is a dry hostel means I feel safe.
Where would you be now if it wasn’t for your support provider?
I really couldn’t say, but a lot closer to my death for sure.
What are your hopes and aspirations for the future?
To become a substance misuse worker. For now I need to stay clean, complete the MILE programme and start my volunteering.
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