Personal Stories

Personal stories

DHYP work to prevent homelessness and support young people to develop a more positive and independent future that benefits themselves but also the wider community.

Jane’s Story

Jane was 21 and living in temporary accommodation when she approached DHYP for support. Jane’s situation Jane was: Faced with nowhere to live and worried about where to go Experiencing mental ill health, for which she was on medication Self-harming Unemployed In debt to a former landlord Lonely and isolated, with very low confidence and […]

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Nicola’s Story

Nicola is one of hundreds of young people that DHYP supports each year and this is her story. Nicola was referred to DHYP after being in an abusive relationship. She had to urgently leave the place where she was living and had a range of support needs around anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Our response […]

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Jenny’s Story

Young People’s Health & Wellbeing fund in memory of Molly Hurst Personal Story The following personal story has been provided by a client who has been involved with DHYP’s wellbeing service over the last 12 months. It is entirely in her own words. The wellbeing project has been funded by South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation through […]

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Testimonials

What our clients and stakeholders have said about us...

The prevention session delivered to my students was very informative and highlighted the support that is on offer to the young people of Doncaster

Teacher

The quick response and commitment given from the staff to help my young client was so helpful and beneficial

Health Visitor

Being a part of the Young Person’s Forum has really helped me develop my confidence

Client 1

I don’t know where I’d be without DHYP

Client 2

Thank you for helping me sort out my income so I could get a place to live

Client 3

Thank you so much for your support to help me secure accommodation and not end up on the streets

Client 4