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Case Study: From Unsafe Housing to a Fresh Start
- LilyAnne's Wellbeing
- Sep 3
- 1 min read
Background
When Sarah (name changed for confidentiality) first engaged with LilyAnne’s Wellbeing, she was living in unsafe and unstable housing due to domestic abuse. Her environment left her feeling fearful, isolated, and overwhelmed. With no close family support and limited financial stability, she was at significant risk of deteriorating mental health and long-term hardship.
Challenges
Unsafe and insecure housing conditions.
Exposure to ongoing domestic abuse and coercive control.
Severe anxiety, low self-esteem, and feelings of hopelessness.
Social isolation and lack of trusted support networks.
Barriers to accessing statutory housing and wellbeing services.
Our Intervention
LilyAnne’s provided immediate, holistic support through our Connected Pathways model, ensuring Sarah did not fall through the cracks:
Emergency housing advocacy, helping her access safe accommodation.
One-to-one wellbeing sessions focused on trauma recovery, resilience, and confidence building.
Peer support groups to reduce loneliness and rebuild trust in others.
Practical help with budgeting, benefits, and essential household setup.
Long-term wellbeing plan linking her to skills development and community opportunities.
Outcomes
Sarah secured safe, stable housing, removing the daily risk of harm.
Her mental health improved, with reduced anxiety and increased self-confidence.
She established new social connections, reducing loneliness and isolation.
She began exploring education and volunteering, seeing a future for herself beyond survival.
Most importantly, Sarah reported feeling “safe, hopeful, and able to start again.”
Impact
This case demonstrates the effectiveness of early, person-centred intervention. By addressing immediate safety while building long-term resilience, LilyAnne’s Wellbeing not only prevented a crisis from escalating but also created a sustainable pathway for Sarah to rebuild her life.
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