Liz: Why I Volunteer
Liz: Why I Volunteer When I retired last year, I had no idea what I would do with my time. For 50 years, I had either been studying or working
... continue reading.Colette’s Poetry: Balance & Release
We are pleased to share two poems by Colette, a supporter of Penumbra Mental Health. In 2023, Colette discovered the joy of creative writing. She hopes that her work will
... continue reading.Survivor, Supporter, Advocate: Jen’s Journey
Survivor, Supporter, Advocate: Jen’s Journey I began working for Penumbra as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Worker in November 2024, later becoming a Peer Support Worker for the Fife
... continue reading.Strength in Connection: A Path to Wellbeing
Strength in Connection: A Path to Wellbeing Sophie recently moved back into her own flat after spending several years in a supported living service run in partnership with Penumbra, providing
... continue reading.James: DBI in Action
James: DBI in Action My journey with Penumbra began some seven years ago, in 2018, as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Worker within one of Aberdeen’s Supported Accommodation Services, moving
... continue reading.Kayleigh: Turning Pain into Purpose
Kayleigh: Turning Pain into Purpose I began working for Penumbra’s Self-Harm Network Scotland two and a half years ago, after studying at university and working in primary schools. When I
... continue reading.Rachel: DBI and the Power of Peer
Rachel: DBI and the Power of Peer I am delighted to share my experience delivering Distress Brief Intervention (DBI) with peer support at its core. My journey with Penumbra spans
... continue reading.Jessie’s story
Jessie’s Story I started with Penumbra on 21.4.2014 support was to assist me with budgeting, shopping and my mental health stress/anxieties self-harm, reduction of alcohol and to get me out
... continue reading.Tracy’s Story
Tracy’s Story The thing with drug addiction is that it’ll come with bad mental health. You’re constantly fighting with yourself. After traumatic abuse in my teens, I began using drugs
... continue reading.Harry’s epic marathon fundraiser
Harry’s epic marathon fundraiser Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I will be running the Edinburgh Marathon in May this year. I have selected Penumbra Mental
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