Evening Support

Open Door

Open Door is a weekly drop-in service in Guildford for young people aged 18–30 navigating mental health challenges, with suicide prevention at its core.

This initiative forms part of a broader mental health scale-up project funded through the Mental Health Scale Up (MHSU) Fund and delivered in partnership with Guildford Action, Hope Hub and Rent Start.

Open Door is a welcoming, out-of-hours space co-created with attendees. Run on Fridays, 6-10pm and facilitated by Young Adult Support Workers, Alex Bridgland and Nick Moorby, the sessions help to reduce isolation and connect young people to meaningful support in a safe, non-judgemental setting.

The Holding Space

In addition to the drop-in service, Oakleaf offers a weekly in-person support group for parents and carers of young people experiencing suicidal thoughts and other mental health challenges. Run on Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm by Julia Kehoe, this group offers vital peer support and skill-sharing to help families feel less alone and more equipped to support their loved ones.

Both services are part of Oakleaf’s five-year vision to support over 300 young adults, reflecting its long-standing commitment to suicide prevention and improving community mental health.

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For more information about Open Door, please contact Alex: alexbridgland@oakleaf-enterprise.org or Nick: nickmoorby@oakleaf-enterprise.org.

For more information about The Holding Space, please contact Julia: juliakehoe@oakleaf-enterprise.org or click here.

(Logo) Funded by the Community Foundation for Surrey

Our Support Workers

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Guildford Safe Haven

Opening Hours: 6pm–11pm, 365 days a year
Location: 101 Walnut Tree Close, Guildford, GU1 4UQ
Drop-in only (no phone line available) – no appointment needed
Virtual Crisis Support: Access here (6pm–11pm)

Crisis Helpline: 0800 915 4644
SMS (speech/hearing impaired): 07717 989 024
Text Relay (NGTS): 18001 0800 915 4644

We are the home of the Guildford Safe Haven, run by Catalyst Support and Surrey and Borders Partnership (SABP) NHS Trust.  One of five Safe Haven locations in Surrey and North East Hampshire.