We offer a wide range of services to our clients to empower them to gain the skills, support and confidence needed to manage their mental health and achieve their goals. You can view Oakleaf’s main leaflet here.
Designed to build confidence, physical health and wellbeing; reducing isolation and loneliness.
Courses in IT and Gardening help our clients gain the skills and qualifications needed to return to the world of work.
Our ‘Path to Success’ Employment Project delivers tailored employment training and mentoring for clients.
Clients have access to counselling sessions with our BACP-registered service to aid their recovery.
Steve has always struggled to ask for help. During the pandemic, he caught Covid, lost his job, and faced serious health issues, leading to a severe decline in his mental health. Seeking support, he found clinical help ineffective and felt unheard, hopeless, and without confidence.
Eventually, Steve was referred to Oakleaf and joined the Upholstery course. “Coming to Oakleaf has given me my self-respect back. It has saved my life.” He now looks forward to Tuesdays, where he can be creative, learn new skills, and regain confidence. “It is a time for learning but also laughter, friendship, and fun; time to forget about the difficult things.”
He is gradually rebuilding his confidence and feels proud of his progress: “Oakleaf has helped me beyond words. It has made me feel more human again.” Though worried about what comes next after his course, he finds reassurance in Oakleaf’s continued support. He knows that staying engaged in its programs will help keep him well and is grateful for the sense of purpose it provides.
(between 1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024)
Employment
clients were supported on our employment project
progressed into paid/voluntary employment
gained a certificate/qualification
I don't know where I'd be without Oakleaf.
active clients at Oakleaf
clients took part in one or more wellbeing activities
attendances to online and in-person wellbeing activities
Counselling
counselling sessions were delivered
Coming to Oakleaf instilled in me a 'one step at a time' mentality. I felt I was seen, heard and understood.
of clients experienced a meaningful positive change to their wellbeing
(using the Warwick-Edinburgh scale)
attendances to the Safe Haven