Rhian’s story
“I wouldn’t be where I am today without Jami.”
For much of her life, Rhian struggled with her mental health. She experienced depression as a child, anxiety as a teenager and years of uncertainty before finally being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD).
When everything felt too much, Rhian turned to Jami.
She says, “In the space of a few days, the NHS told me they couldn’t help me with my BPD, I was facing antisemitism on campus, my dissertation was due, I had a job interview, and I was planning my wedding. I was feeling completely overwhelmed.”
Through regular sessions with a Jami mental health practitioner, Rhian learned to recognise her triggers, manage overwhelming emotions and build confidence. Jami also helped her reconnect with Judaism. Being supported by people who recognised both her mental health and her Jewish identity made a real difference.
Today, Rhian is married and thriving. “It’s the longest stable period of my life. Jami didn’t just help me cope – they helped me build the life I wanted.”
Right now, people across our community feel just as overwhelmed and alone. Many live with anxiety, depression, trauma or complex mental health challenges and don’t know where to turn.
We can be there for them but only because of the community’s generosity. We rely on voluntary income to run our services because we receive no government funding.
Please donate today because your gift could help someone like Rhian reach Jami before they reach crisis point.
