Stories

Explore real-life examples of our impact in the Case Studies section. These stories showcase how Platform for Life has helped families overcome challenges and improve their mental health through our services.

Welcome to this special place, where families and individuals who have been supported by Platform For Life have chosen to share their stories with us and you. In sharing their stories, they hope to…

  • Encourage other families and individuals to ask for support and help when they need it
  • Share their experiences of the support they have received from Platform For Life, and the impact this support has had on their life
  • Raise awareness of the support provided by Platform For Life, so that all those who are eligible for our support can refer themselves or be referred to us by a professional, or parent, for support, when they need it

Recognising and accepting you, your family, or someone you care about is struggling, is the first big step. The second big step is accepting that you need additional help and support to make the positive change you want in your life. We know these steps aren’t easy, but we hope that by reading these stories you will discover that you aren’t alone, and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Just remember…

  • It’s ok to say you’re not ok…. everyone is not ok sometimes
  • It’s ok to ask for help when you need it…. everyone needs help sometimes
  • It’s ok to accept support…. you are worth it!

IN NEED OF URGENT HELP?

If you need urgent help or support outside of our working hours (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm), don’t struggle alone, please see the list of numbers below:

NHS – 111 or 999 – 24/7

Samaritans – 116 123 or 01244 377 999 –  24/7

CALM – 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm – midnight

National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK – 0800 689 5652 – 24/7

Cafe71 – 01244 393 139 – 10am – 10pm

CWP Healthwatch / MyMind (CYP) – 0800 145 6485 – 24/7

SHOUT (text service) – 85258 – 24/7

SANEline – 0300 304 7000 – 4pm – 10pm

The Martin Gallier Project Chester – 0151 644 0294 – Weekdays 9:30 – 4pm

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