People’s stories
We know that young people are so much more than their circumstances. Bright, funny, caring, ambitious – the list goes on. It’s a list that we’re here to champion.
These are the real people behind the statistics. Real people making positive changes in their lives.
Jasmine’s Story
When Jasmine was first referred to Social Prescribing by her GP, she was facing several challenges. She was experiencing anger, anxiety, low mood, and low self-esteem, alongside difficulties both at home and at school. She wasn’t attending school, wasn’t socialising, and wasn’t taking part in any activities, which meant she was rarely leaving the house at all.
Katie’s Story
My name is Katie, and I’m 19 years old. I came from a place where I never really believed in myself, and didn’t think it was possible to. I struggled with anxiety, and was put onto medication for depression, I was then put on the waiting list for Sheffield Futures. I had to wait a few months, but it was definitely worth it.
Nina’s Story
Nina, a young student diagnosed with MS, faced difficulties in managing her workload, relaxing, and dealing with past traumas. Through a series of sessions with a wellbeing practitioner, Nina addressed these challenges and began improving her wellbeing and self-esteem.
Alex’s Story
Alex, a young person referred for counselling after visiting the Wellbeing Café at Door 43, found themselves grappling with the loss of their mother two years prior. Initially guarded and uncertain about the counselling process, Alex gradually opened up during sessions.
Ana’s Story
Ana began working with our Central Social Prescriber with a goal to connect more with new people and build on their current routine. Ana had requested to work with Social Prescriber via virtual sessions – at first, beginning with a telephone call – as they did not feel able to meet face to face yet.
Harry’s Story
Harry entered the Feel Well, Work Well programme through a Job Fair held by the local Job Centre. He was unemployed, having finished his degree the year before but since struggled to find the motivation to look for work. At the time of our first meeting, Harry was also being supported by Door43 with some telephone support sessions as he was experiencing anxiety and low mood.
Ruby’s Story
When Ruby came into the Ambitions project, she told us she lacked motivation. She’d been out of work and education for a while and had lost any sense of structure or routine to her day. She hoped that getting back into some form of education or training would provide her with this structure, and that this in turn would help with her mental health.
Lloyd’s Story
Lloyd was a Y11 student facing Post-16 options, a situation hundreds of students are currently experiencing across the city. It’s a daunting time when the world suddenly starts opening up in front of you, especially if you don’t know which path to follow.
Joseph’s Story
Joseph was in foster care when he joined Project Apollo. He was isolated, suffered with anxiety and had been diagnosed with Autism. Together, we explored ideas and visited training providers until we found one where he felt comfortable.
Tamir’s Story
After his dad died suddenly during the pandemic, Tamir was struggling to manage his feelings about his loss, and with support from his school, he agreed to trying some counselling.
Kate’s Story
Since October 2021, I’ve been on the Board of Trustees for Sheffield Futures. I bring a youth perspective, but more than that – I’ve grown up with this organisation and am passionate about it evolving so it remains fit for purpose for the next generation of young people.