My name is Max, and I’m fundraising to create something I’ve wished existed for most of my life — a safe, welcoming online “drop‑in centre” where people living with mental health difficulties can find support, connection, and understanding without the pressure of being physically face‑to‑face.

I live with several long‑term conditions, including schizophrenia, agoraphobia, and temporal lobe epilepsy. These challenges have shaped my life in ways that are difficult to put into words, but they’ve also given me a deep understanding of what it feels like to be isolated, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn.

Throughout my journey, I’ve been supported by incredible mental health teams, crisis workers, community staff, and professionals who have helped me through some of my hardest moments. Their patience, compassion, and commitment have kept me going more times than I can count. Now, I want to give something back.

My Goal

I’m raising funds to begin building an online virtual world “drop‑in centre”

a space where people can:

Talk to someone who understands what they’re going through

Receive peer support, guidance, and signposting

Connect in a way that feels safe, private, and pressure‑free

Access face‑to‑face style interaction without needing to physically attend a centre

This project is inspired by my own experiences: the loneliness of mental illness, the barriers created by agoraphobia, and the need for support that feels human, immediate, and stigma‑free. I want to use my lived experience, my history, and everything I’ve learned to help others feel less alone.

Why I Need Your Help

To make this vision real, I need support with:

Initial setup costs

Software, hosting, and virtual‑world tools

Accessibility features

Professional guidance to ensure the space is safe and supportive

Every contribution — no matter the size — brings this project one step closer to becoming a reality. Your help will allow me to turn years of struggle into something meaningful, something that supports others the way I was supported.

If you’re able to donate or share this fundraiser, you’ll be helping create a space that could genuinely change lives.

Thank you for reading, and thank you for believing in this idea.