Sarah’s story: “They saved my life because I was becoming desperate and I now have hope.”

“I was there [at Cypress] last year during summer months and was discharged in September.

They were amazingly committed and gave not just consistent professional support but also love, kindness a truly sincere and compassionate ear to listen and always competent advice in a therapeutic and reassuring manner.

They were on the job literally all the time whilst on their shift, always there ready to help, never invasive, patient, always well-mannered and they treated me with dignity and respect.

They actually helped me in laying the foundation for the right aftercare and were experienced and skilled enough to support me in building trust and in regaining self-confidence by helping me to report to the police those events that caused me to be ill. This never happened before.

They saved my life because I was becoming desperate and I now have hope.

I have experience as a mental health support worker and recovery practitioner as this was my job and as an inpatient in two other hospitals since last year in January.

I can confidently say that staff at Cypress absolutely put effort and their heart in the job to help me out. From the cook to the manager, the OT to the nurse, all staff treated me with respect and kindness.

They are amazing people and professionals and I am so grateful.

Thank you also to the charity for having such a good service.”