Stories & blog
Introducing Ciaran
My name is Ciaran and I have lived in Birmingham most of my life (a Brummie through and through!) When I found out that James’ Place was coming to Birmingham and the West Midlands, I felt compelled to be a part of it...
Jay’s story
29 year old Jay came to James' Place Newcastle in May 2025 after a relationship breakdown and job worries drove him to make an attempt on his life...
Matt’s story
39 year old teacher Matt from Hackney found himself in suicidal crisis after losing his dad to suicide...
Neil’s story
"I came to James' Place in 2025 after a series of things happened in my life that caused me to feel suicidal."
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Phil’s story
"Moving out of the family home, worrying about my children and work stress all got of top of me and I started to have very clear thoughts about ending my life, which to me at the time seemed to be the only rational way forward."...
Elmer’s story
"There were a few different things going on and I started to feel scared for my own safety, that I was a risk to myself."...