Help & Resources – Gloriavale Leavers' Support Trust

Support for Leavers and Those Who Support Them

The GLST has compiled and developed a range of resources to support both leavers and those helping them settle into life outside

Leaving Gloriavale can involve a strong sense of loss, change, and uncertainty about what comes next. These responses are normal, and the early stages of transition can feel unsettled as everything begins to shift. At the same time, there is real opportunity ahead as new experiences and choices begin to open up.

The Gloriavale Leavers’ Support Trust has developed a Healthy Transitions resource to support those working alongside leavers, including hosts, counsellors, social services, and community supporters. It provides practical guidance on how to support people effectively as they adjust to life outside, covering areas such as emotional wellbeing, health, and managing stress.

We have also produced a Leaving Manual, which outlines practical steps to help leavers get established. This includes setting up bank accounts, accessing support services, finding work, and working through everyday needs.