I arrived in Emerge in the summer of 2023. I was homeless, jobless, in debt, my family had lost interest in me and I was completely broken.
I was welcomed by people who understood and actually “lived” the life I was living.
I was desperate and eagerly accepted help and guidance from everyone (staff and clients alike) and regained something I had all but lost, “Hope”.

Today, two and a half years later, I have a job working as a Comunity support worker, focusing on people with mental health and addiction issues. My immediate family are back in my life and I see my children on a regular basis. I’m about to move into my own house and my future is looking better than I could have imagined.
Emerge made this happen.
If anyone is struggling, lost, alone and feeling hopeless, but willing to turn their life around for the better, then I wholeheartedly recommend contacting Emerge. They quite literally “saved my life” and for that, I’m eternally thankful and overwhelmingly grateful.
Thankyou 🙏

I have been a client at Emerge Charitable Trust for the past 20 months, and my life has changed in ways I never thought were possible. Emerge has not only supported me in entering back into recovery, but continues to support me through difficult times in my sobriety. The staff have always been kind, supportive, and they really care about us. They always go above and beyond.

I have also made some of my closest friends while living in the houses, which has meant a great deal to me. The houses are well maintained, and any maintenance issues are always addressed promptly.

Emerge has been my home for the past 20 months and continues to be a place where I feel safe and supported. I would highly recommend it to anyone who needs a stable and encouraging environment to focus on their sobriety. It has given me the time, space, and encouragement I need to heal from my alcohol and cocaine addiction.

Seeing both myself and my peers grow and change through this opportunity has been incredible. I still remember my first day I was extremely nervous but everyone welcomed me warmly and helped me feel at ease. I am very grateful for Emerge and the positive impact it has on people looking to change their lives around 🧡

I moved into Emerge in January of this year, as my life had become unmanageable.

I was hurting myself and the people around me.

Since moving in, I have been welcomed and supported. I have been gifted the time I need to work on myself.

When I first came into Emerge, I was full of doubt and unsure if it would really help me. I didn’t know anyone, and wasn’t sure I could stick with it.

Now, after 18 months, things have changed so much for the better. The support network and community here have been amazing - people genuinely care, share their experiences, and lift each other up. That encouragement has made me more confident, motivated and hopeful. What once felt uncertain now feels like a place where I truly belong, and it’s had a really positive impact on my journey.

I have been a resident in Emerge since December 2025. I have had an amazing experience here. The wrap around support model has really helped me grow. I feel that for the first time I am able to get acces to all my support needs to recover. I’ve seen real progress when times are difficult, I’ve been given the right tools to live my best life. I’m now 7 months sober after two years of addiction and homelessness. I thank all the staff for helping me achieve strength and stability!
I’m looking forward to a brighter future!

I came to Emerge a year ago, completely broken and hopeless. I had reached a point where I couldn’t see a way forward and I truly believed there wasn’t one for me. At that time, recovery felt impossible. I was lost. I didn’t even know where to begin.

From the moment I arrived at Emerge, I was welcomed with open arms. There was no judgment, no shame- just compassion and understanding. For the first time in a long time, I felt seen and heard. I felt like I mattered.

Emerge placed me into the day program and group therapy and slowly, my recovery journey began. I began to understand myself and the root of my struggles. The safe accommodation provided by Emerge gave me something I hadn’t had in years- stability. It allowed me to fully focus on my recovery without fear, chaos or distractions.

The support workers at Emerge didn’t just offer temporary help- they offered consistent, genuine support throughout my recovery. The team at Emerge believed in me when I couldn’t believe in myself. They reminded me of my worth when I had forgotten it. Emerge gave me tools, guidance. They gave me hope.

I was given a second chance at life through Emerge. I am still supported and encouraged. I am still growing because of the foundation Emerge helped me build.

I walked in feeling broken and hopeless. Today, I walk forward in recovery with strength, gratitude and a future I never thought I could have.

I’ve been with emerge for around 8 months and have found it very loving and helpful. I been given a personal support worker that has addressed my individual needs and have been helped with overcoming anxiety’s aswell as addiction. The house I live in is very well maintained and the project overall is like a family environment. I’ve made some good genuine friends and love it here .

Having lived in Emerge for a year, I can honestly say it has helped me maintain my sobriety in a massive way. A great sense of community, connection, unity and support. The staff have been supportive and understanding my entire journey. Many thanks Emerge

Emerge Gratitude simply doesn't cut it for what you have done. Dont even know if my words can do you justice. Simply you haven't just given me my Life. You have truly got me feeling alive and living a life I thought was lost so long ago. To have Joy, Love, Compasion, Motivation and education in a new Passion.

You have given my parents their son. My Grandparents their Grandson. My brother's Brother. To be a Uncle Nephew Cousin and a Friend. You have provided me the space to achieve this a life beyond what I even dreamed possible.

This isn't just a chapter of my life this is the beginning of the part of my life I get to live simply from the chance you have given me.

And for this wow I owe you my life any time any place Im there if ever needed.

Thank you for my Life that worth Living

Love Ross