Alan Clark: Supporting Stability and Recovery Within the Justice System
Alan Clark: Supporting Stability and Recovery Within the Justice System We recently caught up with Alan Clark, Mental Health & Wellbeing Practitioner (Peer) from our Angus Justice Wellbeing Service, to chat about his role and the important work he does with some of the most vulnerable men in our society. My role within Penumbra’s Angus
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Henry: Poetry, Mental Health and Home Henry is a resident of our Carntyne Supported Accommodation Service, where he has lived for twelve years. Writing songs and poetry have become a creative outlet for Henry and we’re delighted to share his work below. About me I am sixty-three years old and have been staying with Penumbra
... continue reading.Georgia: compassion, connection and the power of being heard
Georgia: compassion, connection and the power of being heard When I first reached out to Penumbra, I was in a place I can only describe as lost. I had been directed to the South Angus Mental Health Peer Service through the Angus Mental Health Hub at a time when I didn’t know who to talk
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Cara reflects on her journey with Penumbra Mental Health I have always had temperamental mental health, that has led to me having support for most of my life to manage my wellbeing. I have many mental health diagnoses – many which work against each other. This can make life difficult and unfortunately leads to chaotic
... continue reading.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 in a variety of full-time jobs. Since the age of 13, I have also been involved in voluntary work, initially as part of completing my
... 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 encourage and inspire people on their mental health journey. BALANCE It is not good to be busy but also not good to have all day
... 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 service. My mental health journey, like so many others, has been a long and arduous road to recovery. Following domestic abuse, I fled my home
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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 peer support. Her story is a powerful testament to the impact of peer work and person-centred support in recovery and wellbeing. Grateful for the care
... 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 into a role as a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner within Supported Living, before making the transition into DBI’s National Team in 2024. Penumbra’s approach
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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 first read the job description, I felt extremely intrigued – on one hand, I knew that the topic itself was a very poignant one, but
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