Homelessness and mental health: Gary’s story

Homelessness and mental health: Gary’s story

Gary* was 18 when he was sectioned. He spent eight years living in a psychiatric hospital and a further seven living in supported accommodation for people with mental health issues. He was living at a hostel when he was evicted just before last Christmas for fighting....
No.3: ‘They literally saved my life’

No.3: ‘They literally saved my life’

No.3 in Peckham, south London, was Oasis’ first housing project – founded in 1990 by Baptist minister Steve Chalke MBE, as support for young people experiencing homelessness in London on their journey to independent living. Here Princess and Sophie share how No.3...