Ryan’s story
Ryan was one of the first veterans from our veterans supported housing in North Wales to register for Alabaré Boots on the Ground three years ago.
Case Study
Sam’s story
Sam moved into our Parent & Baby service with her six-month-old son when she was just 17 years old.
Jimmy’s story
Over the years, being an alcoholic has played a large part in Jimmy losing his home, two wives, and contact with his grown-up children following six years in the Royal Air Force, which he left in 1986.
Chloe’s story
Chloe frequently used the emergency services in crisis and became increasingly frustrated that her needs were not being met.
Lee’s story
Lee was living with his girlfriend, but sadly, their relationship ended, and Lee found himself homeless. He was drinking quite heavily to cope with his feelings at the time.
Robert’s story
Robert spent the majority of his adult life addicted to drugs. He attempted to get clean multiple times but says that although he could get medical help to stop physically using the drugs, he couldn’t get help processing the anguish he was trying to escape.
Steven’s story
Steven joined our Plymouth Veterans Self-Build Scheme following 26 years of service in the Royal Navy.
Charlie’s story
Charlie’s mental health since he was a young teenager has been low. In the past, he had self-harmed and misused medication. With all the uncertainty and change from living at home, his mental health began to decline, and Charlie lost motivation for college.
Glen’s Story
At first, Glen did not think that Alabaré would accept him again because of what happened previously, but he adores life in Plymouth and hopes never to move too far away once he manages to secure a permanent tenancy of his own.