For young people like Tia, our supported lodgings can give them a chance to leave unhealthy situations. Read more
I can’t thank my Social Worker and Llamau enough for the support they gave me to change my employment options. Read more
It’s hard to put into words what I’d say to someone thinking of joining Step Into Education but I think I’d tell them to take the leap. Read more
James and I needed someone to speak to, outside of our family, that could see things from a different perspective and not judge and that’s what we got with Llamau. Read more
Llamau have another service that offers counselling so Kathryn referred me to them instead. I started meeting regularly with Jamie. He was also surprisingly easy to talk to. He never made me feel bad about the fact I would make a joke about things. Read more
If Llamau hadn’t come into my life when they did, I wouldn’t have got the mental health support I needed and I don’t know where I’d be. I do know that I wouldn’t be sat here today feeling as happy, safe and secure as I do right now. Read more
My Support Worker knew I’d need to start working on qualifications for both so she referred me to Step into Education Read more
There was no stigma around my mental health living with the other women at Llamau's accommodation. I made friends there because there is a better understanding of mental health issues. Read more
I was already attending Llamau’s Step Into Education classes, so I asked my Tutor if there was any help I could apply for and thankfully there was. Ty Crouch had just opened and I was the first person to move in, which was nice. Read more
Josh gained employment through Llamau's Step Into Employment programme. Watch his story here. Read more
Going to Step into Education has helped me a lot. It was a big challenge for me because of my fear of meeting new people but the more I’ve attended the better I’ve felt. Read more
Sharing the stories of people is essential to Llamau as it shows that no matter where the young people we support start from, we won't give up on them and will help them improve their lives. Read more
It’s nice that Lynwen from Llamau is still in touch with me. I like that she texts me every now and again to ask if I’m okay and if I need any help with anything. It’s nice to know she’s there if I need support. Read more
“I’d recommend joining Step into Education because they can help you progress and help you to do better things than what you were doing before.” Read more
My doctor referred me to Llamau for support. I’ve had Support Workers in the past, so Mum and I didn’t expect much, but Wendy was different. If she’d come into our lives the 4-5 years before all the bullying had started, things would have been different for both me and Mum. Read more
The lessons in Step Into Education are different to school and college. They teach you different things you need to know to live your life properly. Read more
Whilst waiting to start work I joined Llamau’s Step Into Programme, where Sammy, my tutor, taught me loads. She’s so sweet and we get on like a house on fire. Read more
I felt like she really listened to me and her advice and support became like that of a friend. She’s still there in the background now should I need her but right now I’m doing really well. Read more
Whilst living with Llamau, there were other young people living around me in other flats. It was nice to be around people who had similar stories to mine. I didn’t feel so alone and like I was the only person that didn’t make my parents happy. Read more
"[My Support Worker] Tracy has helped me feel less lonely. I know I’d be a lot worse off without her in my life." Read more
At the time there was a Social Worker supporting one of my other siblings. We asked her if she could help me in anyway. She referred me to Llamau and that’s when I met Sarah. Sarah has been like a breath of fresh air in my life. Read more
For many of the people we support, spending Christmas without the company of family or friends is an all too familiar reality. Your gift could be the difference that makes this a really special Christmas for someone like Emily. Read more
Luke is one of thousands of young people who could and should have been supported sooner. We cannot continue to wait until young people have been through so much trauma before support is available. Read more
Natasha is one of the women we support who has made the brave and terrifying decision to leave an abusive home. We are so proud of Natasha's for bravely sharing her story in the hope that other women are encouraged to seek support. Read more
When Deanndra's mum passed away, Deanndra was forced to face the terrifying reality of homelessness. Her inspirational story of courage and resilience is not an easy watch, but it is so important. Read more
My Social Worker brought me to live with Llamau at one of their supported accommodations. The other people here have also been in care or had Social Services in their lives so, even though it felt weird moving in, I did settle in well with everyone. Read more
I moved into Llamau’s supported accommodation over a year ago and I really like it here. At first the move felt quite daunting but, as I’ve moved so many times before, I’ve settled in quickly. It’s the first place that’s felt like a home to me Read more
For a long time, change wasn’t something I wanted but when I did, Llamau were there waiting for me. Read more
The day she handed me Llamau's number, was the day she handed me a life line. Read more
I have the strength and fire in my stomach now to make sure things don’t go back to the way they were and I can’t thank Llamau enough for that. Read more
I am grateful to the staff at Llamau definitely. They helped me a lot. I’d say the future is looking good so far! Read more
Llamau has literally saved my life. I’d be a shell of a person if I hadn’t made the decision to leave the day I did. Read more
The good thing about living at Ty Pride is that you always have company and someone to talk to no matter what. Read more
Speaking to Kevin from Llamau has helped to grow my confidence. I like that I can hold a conversation with him, yet I’ve never met him. That’s a big step for me. Read more
Through Llamau, she took me along to an LGBTQ+ Peer Support group. Not knowing anyone in Wales, it was really difficult to talk about my gender but this group helped me open up and built courage and confidence in me. Read more
If Llamau hadn’t helped me I think I’d probably still be sofa surfing - either at my sisters or somewhere else, or I could be homeless. Read more
I went to my local housing office who put me in touch with Cheryl at Llamau. Cheryl has been great and very supportive. She helped me understand what options were available to me and made me feel better about the situation I was facing. Read more
I’ll always be so grateful to Lynne and Llamau for the all they did for me during such a hard time in my life. Read more
I had a good experience whilst being supported by Llamau, and it really makes me want to tell people not to judge these types of accommodations. Read more
Without Llamau being able to fund Cameron's role through Symud Ymlaen/Moving Forward the young people that he's been supporting in Merthyr wouldn’t have had the support that they really need. Read more
After being referred to Llamau, Kylie began her Play Therapy with our Children's Outreach Worker, Cerys. Read more
Lachlan just needed some guidance and support from Llamau's EMPHASIS programme to help him identify his next steps more than anything. Read more
I wouldn’t be where I am today without the help Llamau and Rhodri has given me. He’s helped me take back my life. Read more
A place in one of Llamau’s supported accommodations came up and I’ve been there ever since and love it Read more
Caleb was determined to give himself the opportunity of a positive future and had already managed to achieve his Level 1 and Level 1a in Carpentry. Read more
The budding duo credit Llamau and their support worker, Julie, for matching them and strengthening their relationship through ongoing support and advice. Read more
Living in the Llamau refuge alongside these other women who’ve struggled with abuse as well has really helped change my life. Read more
It wasn’t just about putting a roof over my head, Llamau made me feel safe. Read more
I’m so much happier now. I can’t imagine where I would be without the support from Llamau. Read more
Llamau didn’t just give me a roof over my head, they looked after me and helped me to cope with everything that had happened to me. Read more
With Llamau's support, I'm now looking forward to the future. Read more
I moved into one of Llamau's houses when I was 18, and that was when I realised that I could achieve my dreams if I wanted to. Read more
Without support from Llamau I would now be living on the streets Read more
My social worker arranged for me to come to live at Llamau, and to be honest, I wasn't happy. Read more
Support from Llamau has helped me to feel so much happier, healthier and confident. Read more
Our mission is to end homelessness for young people and women. Across Wales we prevent homelessness, provide safe accommodation and support to leave homelessness behind. Read more
Llamau helped me to find a work placement with a local construction business, where I have now been working for the past two months. Read more
Moving into Llamau, I felt as though it was what I had been wanting for so long. Finally, it felt like I had a home. Read more
I was nervous about moving into refuge, but the support from Llamau was amazing and I felt at ease straight away. Read more
The support from Llamau has been amazing. They've helped me to sort out my benefits, and come with me to the job centre when I felt too nervous to go on my own. Read more
Llamau has completely rebuilt my confidence, given me so many opportunities and, most importantly, showed me that there is always hope, even when you think your life is over. Read more
Since moving to Llamau, I have a sense of independence and can look forward to the future for the first time. I’m treated like a grown up. Read more
Anna sought help from Llamau through the IRIS programme after revealing to her GP the distressing harassment inflicted by her abusive ex-partner. Read more
Mitchell's journey from a young teen facing homelessness to a stable adult thriving in his own home is a story of support, determination, and the invaluable role of Llamau in his life. Read more
Rhiannon had moved between several accommodations across Wales, none of which met her needs. Too often, she found herself in environments where she felt unsafe, unwelcome, and unseen. That changed when Rhiannon was introduced to Llamau’s Tŷ Pride project Read more