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  • Frank's Story

    Frank's Story

    Frank first got involved with us in 2019, and since he has been on a journey to more independent living...watch his video to find out more! Read more

  • Kelly's Story

    Kelly's Story

    "The staff and volunteers just made me feel so welcome" Read more

  • Andrew's Story

    Andrew's Story

    Hear about how Andrew got involved with Street Connect and where he is today Read more

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Testimonies

Welcome to our Testimonies page. These are stories directly from the people we help and show the impact of our work in their lives.

Daniel's Story

Daniel's Story

Daniel Martel became a participant with Street Connect on the 24/7/2020. Daniel lives in Kirkwall on the Orkney Islands (322.8 mile away), but this was no barrier to getting involved with Street Connect services in Glasgow. Read more

Published: 31st August, 2021

Updated: 9th November, 2021

Author: Kathryn Thomson

David's Story

David's Story

"No matter what you are going through, there are people at Street Connect who are there to support you" Read more

Published: 20th May, 2021

Updated: 2nd June, 2021

Author: Kathryn Thomson

Sharon's story

Sharon's story

"Street Connect has given me the opportunity to live independently" Read more

Published: 20th May, 2021

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Kathryn Thomson

Bryan's Story

Bryan's Story

"I reached rock bottom through my gambling addiction..." Read more

Published: 27th April, 2021

Updated: 2nd June, 2021

Author: Kathryn Thomson

Debra's Story

Debra's Story

How Street Connect changed my life. Read more

Published: 24th March, 2021

Author: Kathryn Thomson

Stephen's Story

Stephen's Story

How important is finding direction in someone's journey of recovery? Read more

Published: 25th February, 2021

Updated: 29th November, 2021

Author: Kathryn Thomson

Frank's Story

Frank's Story

Frank first got involved with us in 2019, and since he has been on a journey to more independent living...watch his video to find out more! Read more

Published: 10th December, 2020

Updated: 2nd March, 2021

Author: Kathryn Thomson

Kelly's Story

Kelly's Story

"The staff and volunteers just made me feel so welcome" Read more

Published: 26th November, 2020

Updated: 25th February, 2021

Author: Kathryn Thomson

Jim's Story

Jim's Story

Read about how coming along to our Recovery Groups enabled Jim to build community and find support. Read more

Published: 29th September, 2020

Updated: 1st October, 2020

Author: Kathryn Thomson

Sean's Story

Sean's Story

Watch Sean's story below to hear about his journey with Street Connect so far! Read more

Published: 7th July, 2020

Updated: 27th October, 2020

Author: Kathryn Thomson

Andrew's Story

Andrew's Story

Hear about how Andrew got involved with Street Connect and where he is today Read more

Published: 25th June, 2020

Updated: 2nd November, 2020

Author: Kathryn Thomson

Connecting with my confidence

Connecting with my confidence

Read Geff's story about how he has growing his confidence has helped his recovery journey Read more

Published: 11th March, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2020

Author: Kathryn Thomson

A vision for a future

A vision for a future

Read Stephen's story on his hopes for the future and his experience of recovery Read more

Published: 11th March, 2020

Updated: 14th January, 2021

Author: Kathryn Thomson

Colin's Story - Building Freedom

Colin's Story - Building Freedom

Hear about Colin's recovery journey from rehab to aftercare... Read more

Published: 22nd October, 2019

Updated: 30th October, 2019

Author: Kathryn Thomson

I'd Lost Hope . . . Before Street Connect in Deal

I'd Lost Hope . . . Before Street Connect in Deal

Paul tells the story of MJ, whom he has been supporting in our project in Deal. Read more

Published: 21st March, 2019

Author: Iain Duncan

Good News – Moving On!

Good News – Moving On!

Read Jamie's amazing story of finding God in the chaos. Read more

Published: 29th January, 2019

Updated: 22nd February, 2019

Author: Kathryn Thomson

From Drink and Depression to Hope for the Future

From Drink and Depression to Hope for the Future

Robert tells his story of how a street encounter with a Street Connect worker has given him hope of a brighter future free of addiction. Read more

Published: 25th January, 2019

Author: Iain Duncan

Recovery from a 30-year Drug Addiction

Recovery from a 30-year Drug Addiction

This is Charlie's story of the impact the work of Street Connect has had in his recovery journey. Read more

Published: 11th January, 2019

Updated: 10th February, 2021

Author: Iain Duncan

From Madness to Married Life

From Madness to Married Life

This is the story of Mark, a former resident of one of our Move-On Flats. Read more

Published: 11th January, 2019

Updated: 29th January, 2019

Author: Iain Duncan

A Life Transformed

A Life Transformed

The impact of our outreach and rehab referral work, from one of our Service Users. Read more

Published: 11th January, 2019

Updated: 24th January, 2019

Author: Iain Duncan

I Was Lost & Low...now Life Abundant

I Was Lost & Low...now Life Abundant

The experience of our drop-in in Possilpark, Glasgow from one of our Service Users. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2018

Updated: 1st February, 2019

Author: Iain Duncan

Street Connect's Support Helps in My Battle with Alcohol Addiction

Street Connect's Support Helps in My Battle with Alcohol Addiction

James' journey of recovery through attending our Community Recovery Group. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2018

Updated: 1st February, 2019

Author: Iain Duncan

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  • Why Community Matters

    Why Community Matters

    Chloe talks about the importance of community and how it can have an impact on our wellbeing.

  • Julie's Testimony in Woman Alive Magazine

    Julie's Testimony in Woman Alive Magazine

    Read Julie McAddock's story of hope in Woman Alive Magazine

  • Join one of the upcoming Ladies Afternoon Tea!

    Join one of the upcoming Ladies Afternoon Tea!

    On Saturday 25th June, there are two lovely afternoon teas being hosted for Street Connect to raise vital funds for our Women's Retreat.

  • Street Connect Open Day 2022

    Street Connect Open Day 2022

    You are invited to our open day on 24th August 2022!

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  • Our Story

    Our Story

    This is the story of how our work began and where we are today.

  • Who we help

    Who we help

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  • Paisley, Central

    Paisley, Central

  • Churches

    Churches

    We are thankful to a number of generous churches who support the work of Street Connect in a variety of ways. If your church would like to support us in prayer, financially or by volunteering then find out more here.

  • Glasgow City Centre

    Glasgow City Centre

  • The Difference We Make

    Stats and stories on the impact we have in our communities

  • "Come as You Are"

    Our group Come as You Are, is an opportunity to receive prayer, experience worship and explore matters of faith in a friendly, safe space.

  • Church Partnerships

    At Street Connect, we believe the local church is the hope of the world. We currently partner with a number of churches to reach out to and support disadvantaged individuals in their recovery from a variety of life controlling issues, primarily addiction and associated challenges around homelessness and poor mental health. to fulfil our vision of seeing marginalised people fulfilling their God given potential. We would love to come and support your local church and work together to see broken

  • Response to drug related deaths statistics

    Response to drug related deaths statistics

    Let me begin by expressing my sincere condolences to the loved ones across our nation who are having to learn to live with the impact of losing their loved ones to drugs. Every one of the 1,339 lives lost across 2020 in Scotland, and the many more in 2021 and in previous years, are a great loss to many....

  • Reports & Strategies

    Reports & Strategies

    Most recent Annual reports and accounts of the work of Street Connect

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