Posts Tagged ‘Homelessness’
How Art Helped Someone Find Peace From Addiction
After fighting addiction for 25 years, a person who we support describes how art has helped them to move past addiction and find hope. After years of relapse, the individual found abstinence, peace of mind and calmness through art. Today we showcase their work, and how using their creativity, through drawing portraits, has helped them…
Read MoreCommunity Day Rehab: Supporting those in Need
What is Community Day Rehab? The Society of St James and Inclusion (part of Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) are here to support and guide people through a drug and alcohol recovery journey. At CDR there is a belief that no one is broken or needs fixing, but as humans we can, and do, get…
Read MoreHampshire Recovery Sports Day
Mark your calendars for Saturday, 19th September 2026, as we come together to celebrate Recovery Month! Brought to you by Inclusion, Recovery Connections Hampshire, the Society of St James, Intuitive Thinking Skills, B.More, Steps Within, and Ambition Portsmouth, this free event brings together local recovery organisations, and individuals from across Hampshire for a day centered on…
Read MoreMaking Hep C History in Portsmouth
World Hepatitis Day provides an opportunity to celebrate a significant milestone for Portsmouth. Through the dedication of partner organisations, frontline teams and people with lived experience, the city has achieved hepatitis C micro-elimination within its adult drug and alcohol treatment service. This achievement is about much more than statistics. It reflects months of partnership working…
Read MoreHow Accommodation Based Support Empowers the Journey Out of Homelessness
The path to independent living isn’t always a straight line; more often than not, it is a journey taken one steady step at a time. Within our mission to tackle homelessness, the Accommodation Based Support service serves as a vital bridge for individuals transitioning toward long-term stability. Operating across eight properties in Southampton, this service…
Read MoreWhat Causes Homelessness in the UK? 10 Common Reasons People Become Homeless
Homelessness is a complex issue affecting thousands of people across the UK. While rough sleeping is often the most visible form of homelessness, many people experience “hidden homelessness” by staying in temporary accommodation, sofa surfing, or living in unsuitable housing.
Read MoreWhat Is Rough Sleeping? Understanding the Difference Between Rough Sleeping and Homelessness
Many people use the terms rough sleeping and homelessness interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Understanding the difference is important when discussing housing issues and the support available to vulnerable individuals.
Read MoreThe SSJ Academy
The SSJ Academy is about more than learning new skills – it’s about creating opportunities, building confidence, and helping people move forward with purpose. Whether through education, meaningful activities, or volunteering, every step taken can make a lasting difference.
Read MoreOur Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Service
The Society of St James offers guidance and support to clients across Hampshire and our services. With the main support teams being in Portsmouth and Southampton our mental health teams empower people to make positive change. Our team consist of clinical psychologists and mental health support workers who are passionate about providing quality, one to…
Read MoreOur Christmas Advent Calendar Is Here!
Christmas is coming! Our virtual advent calendar is launching on our social media channels today, featuring original poetry written by people with lived experience and performed by service users, volunteers and members of the SSJ team.
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