Turning Point: MY JOURNEY TO STREET CONNECT

Turning Point: MY JOURNEY TO STREET CONNECT

Before joining Street Connect, my life was in a difficult place. I had separated from my wife, was moving in and out of homeless accommodation, and was struggling with addiction to diazepam and heroin. Then I reconnected with Lee Gow, a Street Connect staff member I...
Outreach update from Brian

Outreach update from Brian

Street outreach is often the first point of connection for many of our participants before they engage with our services, such as recovery groups or one-on-one support for addiction challenges. Through outreach, we meet people where they are, build trust, and...

CONNECTION IS AVAILABLE! MY JOURNEY TO STREET CONNECT

My name is Garry Adam, and I recently joined the Street Connect Team as a project worker. Prior to this I had spent several years working for Teen Challenge UK supporting men who struggled with addiction and poor mental health. The most rewarding thing about my...
DIVINE CONNECTIONS – MY JOURNEY TO STREET CONNECT

DIVINE CONNECTIONS – MY JOURNEY TO STREET CONNECT

I’m Laura Caldwell and I joined the team at Street Connect at the beginning of December 2023 as their Business Support Officer.  Prior to this I had spent the previous 4 years working for a small Falkirk charity which provided free counselling and bereavement support...

FROM TEACHING TO TRANSFROMING LIVES: MY JOURNEY TO STREET CONNECT

My name is Ruth Gilchrist and I’ve just joined the Street Connect family, in the role of Part time Project Worker. I trained and worked as a Primary School Teacher for a few years, however for the last 3 years I was working as a Women/Family worker for a church in...

The Deep Connection: Our Response

The Need Drug and alcohol addiction is both a cause and a consequence of the often vicious and complex cycle of poverty, homelessness, and poor mental health. Individuals who struggle with addiction may find it difficult to maintain stable employment and housing due...

The Deep Connection: Addiction, Homelessness, and Mental Health

Drug and alcohol addiction is both a cause and a consequence of the often vicious and complex cycle of poverty, homelessness, and poor mental health. Individuals who struggle with addiction may find it difficult to maintain stable employment and housing due to the...
prayer for #worldhomelessday

prayer for #worldhomelessday

On this World Homeless Day, as the chill of colder weather draws near and homelessness continues to rise, let us join our hearts in a heartfelt prayer for those who are presently without a home Lord may you help anyone who is currently homeless to connect with the...
The Journey of Surrender

The Journey of Surrender

“Surrender” can be a word that for many might seem intimidating and hard to follow in today’s culture. However, this is a long standing key within the Christian tradition which facilitates a deeper life in God. This is something I have experienced in my own journey,...