Fight For The Stars
Maria is a survivor who has written about her experiences coming back from what felt like a point of no return. Here she shares what helped bring her back from her darkest place, creating moments of light to brighten up a dark sky. CW: suicide Imagine your mind as the blackest of skies spread across... Read More
Important Funding and Service Updates
LSLCS has sadly been subject to a reduction in funding which comes into effect from 1st April. The Management team and Board of Trustees have worked hard to implement the cost-savings with our staff team and visitors, callers and guests in mind. However, as a result of this reduction many of the staff across the... Read More
Your worth is not defined by others
A member of LSLCS staff has contributed this piece to the blog, about the feelings and thoughts that this time of year can bring to the surface, and the strength they see in people. I wish I had an answer, but I don’t. What I can offer here is genuine empathy and care, so you... Read More
Not your fault
Sophie is a survivor and has written a poem to help express some of the feelings she has around guilt and blame, and being your authentic self. We’re delighted that she’s decided to share this with the LSLCS blog. Not your fault It is not your fault. Learn to forgive yourself. Learn to heal,... Read More
Dial House @Touchstone turns ten – in pictures
Dial House @Touchstone recently celebrated its tenth birthday at the Polish Centre. It was great to reflect back on the amazing work done over this period and to see people who have helped form a real community there. 🥰
Mental Health Awareness Week ’23: Theresa at Senior Management
For Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, we’re sharing thoughts, experiences, and strategies from the team across our different services on anxiety, the focus of MHAW this year. Theresa at Senior Management I started volunteering with the Connect Helpline for LSLCS in late 2007 and have had many roles within the organisation since then. My current... Read More
Mental Health Awareness Week ’23: Becki at OASIS
For Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, we’re sharing thoughts, experiences, and strategies from the team across our different services on anxiety, the focus of MHAW this year. Becki at Leeds OASIS I feel like I have a good understanding of anxiety. I would describe the physical sensation as a “giddy feeling” and I can feel... Read More
Mental Health Awareness Week ’23: Ru at Connect & Teen Connect
For Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, we’re sharing thoughts, experiences, and strategies from the team across our different services on anxiety, the focus of MHAW this year. Ru at Connect & Teen Connect Anxiety has ruled my life from the age of seven and has often hindered me from functioning well as an adult. Anxiety... Read More