David's Story

"After my divorce, despite working full-time, I lost my tenancy due to debts piling up, which forced me to live in a caravan. To start with, it wasn’t great but I was still able to see my children there and it was at least a roof over my head. However, when the winter came, it got damp and it was no longer okay to have my children in there, meaning I could only see them in public spaces.

"All of this got to me. My mental health was really suffering and I was drinking more; so my GP referred me to DHI’s MyScript service. They talked to me about the issues I had, and got me a place in the Wellbeing House where I was able to have a break for a week. They worked with DHI’s Reach service to get me on the housing list and then to get a grant to pay for carpet, beds and a cooker. Thanks to the help I got from DHI’s services, I’m now able to focus on doing nice things with my children and moving my life forwards."