They have saved me”

Well if there was a perfect place to feel the warmth of a caring and understanding group of people, then you only have to go through the front door of the RAW People Drop-in Community Centre.Once you gain the courage to enter,you won't be disappointed with the welcome of the friendly support workers and fellow mental health sufferers,with open hearts they make you feel like you are needed.With various groups and activities to make your personal journey less painful.They have a wide range of different social meetings,from Mens Mental Health Group ,Women Supporting Women group,Help with benefits and debt.Daily social community groups from 12 until 3 pm they even have a small garden with benches to relax when you just need to escape from the hustle of life.They also have an Allotment to just while away the negative thoughts you need to put to rest.All this and more information if you need to be steered to the right direction for a many number of mental and health issues.Try the RAW People group, I am sure you will find something that will help you,take the first step to the path of recovery.I personally have come on with my mental struggle with the friendly yet professional aid of the staff(well friends now ) who endeavour to make life more bearable and easier to cope with.I can't thank you all of RAW People community family enough-------I moved here last year. I was on cloud nine, though my family & friends were a long way away, i was so excited for our fresh start together in our lovely home and to explore what we have around us! I specially loved that there is lots of walks to take my dog! Unfortunately beginning of February this year, my world came crashing down and i found myself on my own, well i had my dog. I had no one to turn to. Though through my doctor I had a link worker.After 5-6 weeks of not leaving my home, I was introduced to RAW People group, as I needed to try and make friends as I wanted to stay up here.Well, what can i say?..... from the very start everyone made me feel welcomed, I was overwhelmed by their kindness and the support that they gave me, and I still feel the same today! I’ve made some lifelong friends that I’ll cherish forever! I’ve joined in lots of activities and group trips, that i would have never done if it wasn’t for the support of RAW People and my new peers! I’m in a much better place than i was several months ago but knowing i have RAW People is fantastic, and slowly but surely, i will get to the place where i feel like i’m on cloud nine again, but this time a much stronger woman!! sorry, but RAW People community will have me for life, as words can’t explain how they have saved me!! Absolutely mind-blowing special people!!