Will’s story

Will is no stranger to homelessness. He has slept rough in the past and had recently been evicted from a hostel due to drug use. When he was referred to Derventio he was living in temporary B&B accommodation.

Will has spent a lot of his life in and out of prison. He has a history of substance use and has suffered with mental illness for several years.

Will moved into a one-bed flat provided by Home4Me and his support worker spent time with him each week – supporting him to update his details for Universal Credit and apply for social housing properties.

With the support, stability and encouragement of Home4Me, Will took several steps to improve his situation. He referred himself and engaged with recovery services to get his substance use under control and regularly attended his GP appointments to discuss his mental health. He also stopped interacting with people he knew were negative influences.

After just over a year of support through Home4Me, Will was offered a permanent home. He is now settled in his own accommodation and is continuing to engage with mental health and recovery services.