Zed and her experience with DASH started as a very surreal one when she left prison back in 2019. At the time she was working with the prison as part of a new scheme called Project Beta. 

Her biggest challenge would be integrating back into society, and the beginning of that transition was such an overwhelming experience. Then Zed was introduced to DASH for housing and support. 

The flat was wonderfully clean, residents weren’t on top of each other, it was everything I needed it to be, and it really gave me the space and time to focus on reforming myself. 

We introduce our most tremendous mentor to Zed, who went above and beyond to support applications and prepare documents step by step, with regular chatting and keeping in touch 4 days a week.

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We encourage Zed to involve with the workshops and events DASH would host, share her happiness and worries and other guests will give her some advice in the easiest way.

Unfortunately, during her time at the flat, there was one instance by which her mental health got the better of her and Zed made the mistake in showing her emotions by barging a door. 

So what we could do is: After the incident had happened, she was really nervous, so do not say you let everyone down or other negative words… She needs you to stand by her through it all and then ask her the reason and discuss together what will be happened and how to prevent it. 

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Don't judge and bend guests to fit your narrative. Give her the space and tools to find her way back to being the best version. You must have the right attitude to provide the support offered.

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Now Zed currently living in one of DASH’s long-term affordable homes. It’s a semi-detached beautiful house that has her independence to continue with life in the way she’d always hoped for.