Chief Exec of Oakleaf Enterprise mental health charity @_oakleaf. Also counsellor & supervisor at https://xitter.cf/t.co/HAxzDi4usj

Surrey, UK
Joined March 2010
With the month of November, comes #Movember - a campaign dedicated to increasing conversations around men's mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, please do get in touch. For more info on how to become a client with Oakleaf, visit: lght.ly/h7alfm1
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We are so pleased to have our brand new Oakleaf advertisements featured in @VantageLocalMag over the next few months. Make sure to look out for them in their October, November & December issues & help us spread the word about mental health in the Surrey community. 😊
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We are pleased to invite you to Oakleaf’s Dinner & Dance on Friday 15th November at Harbour Hotel in Guildford - with a three-course dinner, live band, dancing & more! 🍽 💃 To find out more, visit: lght.ly/j6clma3 Sponsored by: @kellysstorage @ramsac_ltd
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When events like this happen so close to home it can be quite unnerving & worrisome for us all. If you or someone you know has been affected by these recent events, please do seek support via the resources below.
We’re aware of the recent riots in Portsmouth, Farnborough & Aldershot following the Southport tragedy. Targeting minority groups is deeply concerning. If you need support, resources are available through Oakleaf, Surrey Safe Havens, Hub of Hope & others. lght.ly/fom26fm
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Thank you to BBC Journalist, Emily Coady-Stemp, for visiting us to cover a story about Oakleaf. 😊 Also, a special thank you to one of our wonderful clients, Sean, for bravely sharing his story. @GuildfordAction @TNLComFund bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c51y… – at Kensington, London
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A great initiative to get people talking about mental health. Please share to keep the conversation going.
Our new campaign is live on Guildford High Street! With support from @GuildfordBC & Yazaroo, we’re raising awareness about mental health using creative bin posters. Thanks to @guildforddragon for helping us spread the word! lght.ly/i8m284j Please do repost & share!
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IMPORTANT UPDATE! We're transitioning our main email: [email protected] to handle general enquiries only. For all client-related queries, please use our new email: [email protected]. Thank you for your understanding & cooperation! 📩
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Our updated IT course offerings range from beginner to intermediate levels, designed to boost your computer skills for work and daily tasks incl. Basic IT, CPD-accredited Digital Skills, as well as Technical courses in programming and cybersecurity. lght.ly/hdb4oka
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This week is #MensHealthWeek (10th-16th June). Four in five suicides are by men, with suicide being the biggest cause of death for men under 35. So @MensHealthForum have provided some great tips & resources to encourage more conversation.   menshealthforum.org.uk/
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A huge thank you to @GuildfordLions for supporting Oakleaf through their spectacular Fireworks Fiesta last November. Their generous donation of £10,500 has significantly bolstered our counselling service, enabling us to meet the growing needs of our community. 😊
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There are also some lovely quotes in here from Oakleaf clients about their experiences with movement-related activities at Oakleaf & how beneficial these have been for them. #MHAW2024 #MoveForMentalHealth
This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek & the theme this year is ‘Moving More for Our Mental Health’. So, we thought we’d share our latest blog, which includes some of the most common barriers to physical activity & effective strategies to overcome them: lght.ly/c9do0a3
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Fantastic news! We can officially announce the release of our Spring/Summer Oakleaf Newsletter & we are very excited to share it with you! Now available to download on our website: lght.ly/d6k6emi
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This #WorldSleepDay2023, make sure to review those all-important sleep routines! If you’re struggling with sleep problems, there are plenty of ways to combat insomnia, including meditation apps such as @Headspace & @calm . Help is always available. youtu.be/oyoQ3P699kg
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A recent report from @resfoundation highlights the intersection of mental health struggles and youth unemployment. There is an urgent need for comprehensive support services in colleges, sixth forms and undeserved communities. theguardian.com/society/2024…
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It is with sadness that we announce the closure of the pilot Young Adult Safe Haven in Guildford. Despite Oakleaf and Catalyst Support’s best efforts, the service will conclude on 31 March 2024. For further information, please contact: [email protected] | 01483 303649
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For many of us, Christmas can be an incredibly stressful time of year. If you or someone you know is finding it hard to cope, @Mind has provided some top tips on how to look after your #MentalHealth & wellbeing this festive season: mind.org.uk/information-supp…
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Christmastime can be difficult for many, especially for those struggling with their #MentalHealth. So, we would like to share ‘Blue Christmas’ with you all - a wonderful piece of writing from one of our Oakleaf clients: oakleaf-enterprise.org/blue-…
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We were delighted to receive a visit from our brilliant Patron @DaveChawner yesterday! We showed him around Oakleaf & our Client Christmas Party at @GuildfordURC, which was a huge success. We were pleased to share just how much the event positively impacts our clients.
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We are so thankful to have received funding from the @TNLComFund for our ongoing ‘Pathways to Work’ project, focusing on training & mentoring clients to move forward into the workplace, transforming their employment prospects. #ThanksToYou #NationalLottery
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Clients had a wonderful time making wreaths at Oakleaf this week! One client said “Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed and appreciated the wreath making today, Tina was a fantastic tutor and had time for us all, I left feeling really good about myself and what I had produced.”
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