“This place is a haven for me, where I can be safe and feel normal.'
The celebration had music and dancing, as well as drinks and cultural food – including samosas, bhajis and chicken curry – as the charity looked back on its 10 years. Some service uses also took to the stage to share their own stories.
Dial House @ Touchstone, in Harehills, celebrates its 10th anniversary helping people from diverse backgrounds. Photo:Users shared their experiences with the service on a board at the celebration too.
“I've had a lot of people that come in crisis, talk about things that they can't talk about in other places, or mental health charities, or even the NHS – they're not able to relate to them. And that's the biggest thing I found, a lot of our clients are able to relate to us.”
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