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.
Open Door
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.
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.
Our Support Workers
Nick
Alex
Julia
