Blue Christmas Written by an Oakleaf client So, it’s Christmas time again, shops full of people rushing to and fro, looking for that perfect gift. There’s the hassle of defrosting the traditional Christmas turkey, which probably won’t fit in the oven despite having left it in the...
We are delighted to announce that HM Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey Michael More-Molyneux has accepted our invitation to become a Patron for Oakleaf. He will be joining fellow Oakleaf Patrons Dame Penelope Keith and Shaun Attwood. We very much look forward to working together for better mental...
In September last year, Oakleaf became one of two chosen charities to be recipients of the 2019-2020 RAG fundraising efforts made by the University of Surrey Students’ Union. We are so pleased to have kept the title: University of Surrey's 'Charity of the Year' for the second year...
Summer 2020 During these extraordinary times with Covid-19 our creativity and mental health workshops have found a new virtual platform, forming an online community for our clients. At Oakleaf, we believe that creativity and better mental health go hand in hand. So, we wanted to shine a...
Mental Health First Aid Training: It is safe to say that the widespread Covid-19 lockdown has caused seismic changes to our daily habits and routines. Perhaps more importantly, regular sources of support like counsellors and charities are under severe strain themselves. We want to stress...
Here’s how to try and overcome it: As various Coronavirus measures and restrictions fluctuate and change across the world, you may be experiencing mixed emotions. For most of us, the Covid-19 restrictions have been disruptive at best. For others, having the opportunity to opt out of...
The 18th-24th May is Mental Health Awareness Week for 2020. This year's theme is kindness. Many of us worry about Coronavirus and how it will affect us and those we love. That's why, this #MHAW, we encourage you to share your stories so others can see that...
We are very excited to announce that we will be hosting: Oakleaf Live: Virtual Spring Festival Saturday, 30th May (afternoon - evening) We are running this event to raise much-needed funds for Oakleaf and awareness around mental health in the Surrey community. While also promoting the profiles of local singers...
Mental Health Awareness Week: 18-24 May 2020. This year's theme is Kindness. Mental health awareness week challenge - walk, cycle or run a total distance of a marathon over the course of the week (18-24 May), along with making one small (or big!) act of kindness each day. ...
Client Volunteering Opportunity: Are you a current Oakleaf client? Would you enjoy working with Oakleaf’s Board of Trustees? We are looking for someone to lend a client's perspective on all things Oakleaf. To find out more about our client volunteering opportunity, please contact Lorraine Andrews, Oakleaf’s Chairperson: lorraineandrews@oakleaf-enterprise.org Why...