Sean has been part of the AfEO project, which helps people who have an offending history within the last 12 months into private accommodation, with tailored support. He now has he own private accommodation through the help of the Good Shepherd.
I came out of prison in November last year and was referred to the Good Shepherd through Black Country Mental Health team.
I was living in temporary accommodation when I came out of prison. In house over in Birmingham with 5 other people. It was hard because some of them were unclean, and I really needed my own space. I wanted to get back to Wolverhampton too.
Tina has been helping with my housing and has been a very big part of me getting to where I am now, so I really appreciate that.
Tina, Senior Keyworker and lead for the AfEO project said:
“Sean was referred to me for support through the AfEO project from his key worker at the mental health service, Olivia Haywood.
“Sean was living in a shared house in Birmingham and was very unhappy there. He reported other tenants were not as clean or as hygienic as him and this was having a negative impact on his mental health.
“We supported Sean to view various accommodation which were not suitable. Finally, Sean viewed the property he now lives in and smiled as soon as he opened the door.
“We supported him with moving in, deposits and rent in advance and helped set up his utility bills. Since visiting Sean after he moved in he has already decorated and cleared his lovely outdoor garden space. It’s great to see him so happy.”
I’m feeling way better now I’ve got my own place through the help of the Good Shepherd, feeling much better mentally because I’ve got my own space.
I’m painter and decorator by trade but can’t work at the moment due to shoulder injury and I’m waiting on surgery.
I want to get back to work, but I’m doing much better now and I’ve got a really nice place.