‘’It’s the best place. Nobody has ever helped me like Breaking Barriers.’’

‘’It is consistent. I am taken seriously. I am made to feel welcome and accepted.’’

‘’I liked creating memories with my mentor. She made me laugh and reminded me to have fun. My mentor listened to all my worries.’’

‘’It helped me understand how I feel.’’

‘’Someone I can sit down with and listen who doesn’t interrupt me but just listens. It has made me feel so much better.’’

‘’I wasn’t treated like a client, but as a friend. I’m very grateful.’’

 ‘’She understood and helped me. It has really helped me as a person.’’ 

‘’I was listened to in a relaxed space with resources/strategies to help with things I struggle with.’’

‘’I really looked forward to each session – it made me feel seen.’’

‘’Helped me to understand my emotions and deal with it more.’’

 ‘’No judgement. Honest and helpful. Kind and welcoming. Useful information is given to improve mental health.’’

“They gave me a lot of support and listened and gave advice.”

“Taught me how to speak up about how I felt and be more confident.”

“I really looked forward to each session – it made me feel seen.”