12 May 2025

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week 2025: The Role of Community at the Ferry Project Homelessness Charity

Community is at the heart of the Ferry Project, and this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on just that. Community provides a sense of belonging, security, and a reminder that we are not alone. However, homeless people are often left without these things that many of us take for granted, and this can have a devastating impact upon their mental health. 

According to a Crisis report, eight out of ten people who sleep on the streets have been diagnosed with a mental health issue. The Mental Health Foundation found that 26% of homeless people in the UK became homeless because...