Jeremy’s story

“I spent a few years in rehab, off and on. Got myself straightened up that way but accommodation was the biggest one ”

“I stayed at a friend’s flat for about five years, just sleeping on the couch. We were going to Vinnies to get food vouchers, but we didn't realise there was the accommodation side of it, it wasn't until I came here to the Talbot”

“You have to learn to do things. I did some cooking classes, that was pretty good. I had to sharpen up and get my act together”

“I just hear noises and things like that. Sometimes it gives me a fright, things happen and I can't concentrate, they start and I can't think. To do work you need to be functional and I often am not functional. It's not my choice, it just happens”

“They furnished it for me and gave me pots and pans, a bed, kitchen table, sofa, TV, coffee table. Basics, but it got me going and I've picked up things ever since and it's a good flat”

“I get on well with the clinic. I have chest problems and other things, and they monitor me, at least every two weeks”

“I've got a more respectable lifestyle. It's a good lifestyle, I enjoy it. I enjoyed getting my flat together and putting my own little bits and pieces into it, it looks good, I like it”

“Thank you, it's truly going to a good, worthy cause. I'm an example. I wouldn't be anywhere near this state of mind or state of place if it wasn't for Vinnies…I’m a different person now”