This month, we’re proud to share a powerful story of resilience and recovery—one that highlights the true impact of collaborative support in temporary accommodation.
An individual staying in one of our shared properties was struggling to cope with the complexities of communal living. Surrounded by others also navigating challenging circumstances, their own mental health deteriorated significantly. During this time, the individual experienced severe mental health crises, including a suicide attempt and incidents of serious self-harm.
Recognising the urgency of the situation, our team worked closely with the local council and mental health support workers to ensure the individual received the necessary intervention. Through this joint effort, we were able to relocate them into a self-contained unit—offering a quieter, more stable environment better suited to their needs.
In this new setting, the individual’s mental health steadily improved. With fewer triggers and regular check-ins from our team and support workers, their episodes became less frequent, and they began to feel safe and more in control.
We were deeply moved this month to receive heartfelt thanks from the individual as they successfully transitioned to permanent accommodation with another provider. In their words, they “could not have coped without the Living Concepts and support work team.”
This is why we do what we do. Every person we support is a reminder that compassion, persistence, and partnership can make all the difference.