Impact
We aim to make sure that everyone has access to mental health support, whoever they are, whatever their race, gender or beliefs and to do all we can to make sure they have the chance of holistic, ongoing and consistent support for as long as they need it. Everyone deserves to lead a full and great life and we give the opportunity to find out how!
Hear from some of our participants
Annual Impact Reports
Access our full reports over the last 4 years.
People’s Stories
Stories told from the people who we help, in their own words.
Reaching Out
Our work extends beyond our programmes and into the community where we run regular events and meet-ups.
Get Involved
Whether you’re looking to enroll, volunteer, donate, partner with us or share your experiences. We’d love to hear from you.
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50% of referrals join one or more of our courses
44% of attendees have remained part of the Adullam community
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60% of Job Preparation Course participants find employment
Real Stories
Alongside our annual reports, we wanted to tell the real stories of how Adullam has helped our participants and how in turn that has positively affected their lives, what we do and the impact of Adullam on the wider community.
We’ll be adding more unedited stories from participants in the hope that it inspires and encourages others to join us on their journey.
Simply click a person to read their story
Stories of Drug Abuse & Recovery
“I started experimenting with different substances- alcohol, cannabis and solvents….”
…”Its through God’s grace and God’s grace alone that I am now 2 years 4 months abstinent from substance misuse”
READ THEIR STORY
“My life had been ruled and ruined by booze for decades…”
…”Today, I am a work in progress, but I am beginning to regain trust, and I am once again becoming the dependable and honest person I was always meant to be.”
READ THEIR STORY
“In my early 20s I had no idea I had a problem with drink…”
…”I am now currently nearly 2 years sober and loving life, I am still a member of AA and am currently studying to be a therapist as well as working part time“
READ THEIR STORY
“I started using drugs to be part of the cool kids but mostly to fill this void that I had for my mother…”
…”the house mates I have are true friends and I couldn’t think of anyone else better to be doing this journey with.”
READ THEIR STORY
“That’s when my life went downhill, and I started drinking every weekend and started to experiment with drugs…”
…”My life is completely different to 5 years ago and I owe it all to Littledale hall and the Adullam House.“
READ THEIR STORY
“I kept my addiction away from my wife for a number of years, although I was still selling cocaine…”
…”Times are still hard, I do still think of the drink or the drugs but there is no way I am going back there“
READ THEIR STORY
Stories of Divorce, Rejection, & Codependency
“Very quickly we found that those small cracks in our relationship, became huge chasms, as my world started to open up and his world slowly became diminished…”
…”I have been given a second chance at life and this new life now has purpose and meaning far greater than anything I ever believed it would.”
READ THEIR STORY
“As I grew up my childhood had a lot more downs than ups – I was sexually and physically abused and generally made to feel useless.…”
…”I am more confident, relaxed, I know I have plenty of support and I’m able to give a little bit of support to people who are in the same position as I was.”
READ THEIR STORY
“The fun, exciting and secure relationship quickly became bullying, controlling and slowly chipped away at my self-esteem…”
…”After working through years of hurts and negative patterns of behaviour I’ve been able to step out of past fears and begin the journey to adopt a little one of my own“
READ THEIR STORY
“All the time we were together the marriage was not good and a traumatic event eventually ended the marriage and brought our relationship to an end…”
…”Adullam has given me tools and different ways of thinking that has also helped me and my mood and now I have more confidence around other people.”
READ THEIR STORY
Stories of Depression, Anxiety, & Low Self-Confidence
Everything I am facing is so demanding
I’ve no idea whether I’m sinking or standing
I can look focussed but I’m stuck in a daze
Wondering how all this mess can be erased
READ THEIR STORY
“I was often afraid and in fear. I retreated, closed down and found my unhealthy coping mechanisms…”
“I learnt how to understand myself better, how to be kinder to myself and that I wasn’t the only person to feel like this or to have gone through an experience like this…”
READ THEIR STORY
From the second I awake
I already know the route my day will take.
It is always the same.
Mundane.
I try to think that maybe it will different today
in some way.
READ THEIR STORY
“ I became worn down and this led me to a point of depression, anxiety lack of confidence and low self esteem which I have never experienced before.…”
…”there is nothing I can do to control other people’s actions towards me I can only control the way that I act towards them.“
READ THEIR STORY
Reaching Out
Christmas Giving
Each year we have the privilege of giving Christmas gifts to the residents of Littledale Hall Therapeutic Centre and Walter Lyon House, some of whom would otherwise not receive anything. Christmas can be difficult time for those in treatment as they are separated from family and friends and so even the smallest gestures go a really long way.
We’d like to say a big thank you to those of you who give financially to make this possible, it means a great deal.
We also want to thank a number of local businesses including: Booths Scotforth, ASDA Lancaster, Sainsbury’s Lancaster, Sedbergh Soap Company, Fab Furnishings, Lancaster Boots and Lancaster LUSH for their donations of gifts and food that make the presents extra special – Everyone should have something to open on Christmas Day!
“I’m so grateful for your kind gifts we received at Christmas, such a wonderful thought”
