“I got to the point where I was on the verge of homelessness, and was suffering with depression. On top of this, I also got divorced and was left to care for my young autistic son, who needs special treatment. Foothold’s support has been a godsend to us. They literally saved me from bankruptcy and a life on the streets. And I’ve been able to be a good father, and get my son the support he needs too.”  

“We’ve been through such an ordeal as a family – it makes me feel emotional just thinking about it. It was constant dead end after dead end. I didn’t know what else I could do. But within a few days of my call to Foothold, I got a response with an offer of support for counselling sessions. I’m just very, very, very grateful that they had my back.”  

“After my breakdown, I wasn’t in a good place at all. I spent nine months hiding away from the world, feeling unable to engage with anyone. So Foothold recommended that I take part in their telephone befriending service. I was matched with Tania, who was like a breath of fresh air. We chat about everything, and she’s so supportive. It’s been a really positive experience for me.”