Community Services in Eastbourne, East Sussex

“Years ago it used to be called oasis.. and Peter was the manager there.. I was lost in addiction and in a very dark place 15 years ago there wasn’t much help then or anyone or organizations were trauma informed so I was let down by the system!! Peter see the darkness in me and when I went in to then oasis crying for help Peter and Anita took me the next morning to a Christian rehab called Betel.. I stayed a year and when it was time for me to come out Peter came and got me.. the Journey has been very rocky since I have been in recovery but 14 years and I am still abstinent from substances..I am now involved with changing futures and using my lived experiences in helping others.. who the system let down.. BIG thanks to Peter and then oasis now Matthew Mission for giving me the step I needed to get clean and being there for me when there was absolutely no help out there except for you’s.. my mum volunteered there for a while Betty she used to be in the kitchen.. my mum passed away a few months ago.. but I know how proud she was that I was out of that dark place and she could be proud once again and she was forever thankful to Peter ??”

“I am currently 3 weeks into a "Strength and Balance " 17 week course. The staff presenting the sessions are enthusiastic, helpful and good humoured, making the hour long sessions a pleasure. There are many other activities available, such as book reading, but I haven't tried any.”