Our services

Trauma-informed support for individuals, families, and communities — wherever you are in your journey.

Our services are designed around the person, not the problem. Whether you're navigating addiction, trauma, family instability, housing difficulties, or simply need support to move forward, you'll find a compassionate, non-judgmental space here.

Our weekly sessions provide safe, peer-supported spaces for individuals to come together in an environment free from judgment. Facilitated by trained, trauma-informed support workers.

These sessions are open to individuals at any stage of their recovery or wellbeing journey. You don't need to have everything figured out to walk through the door.

Weekly Trauma-Informed Support Sessions

Each session focuses on:

Emotional wellbeing and recovery stability

Confidence-building and healthy coping strategies

Reducing isolation and building community

Emotional regulation and self-awareness

Practical guidance and signposting

Recovery rebuild programme

Support following relapse or unsuccessful rehabilitation.

We understand that recovery is not always a straight line. Many individuals leave rehabilitation feeling hopeful, only to struggle when they return home, facing isolation, triggers, unstable environments, or a lack of ongoing support.

We believe relapse does not mean failure.

Our 3-Month Recovery Rebuild Programme provides structured, compassionate, trauma-informed support for individuals who need continued encouragement and guidance after rehabilitation or relapse.

Each session focuses on:

Weekly one-to-one recovery support

Trauma-informed emotional wellbeing support

Relapse prevention and stability planning

Recovery coaching and confidence-building

Practical support and advocacy

Referrals to specialist services and recovery pathways

Support attending appointments and meetings

Family wellbeing and relationship support

Community reintegration guidance

Long-term recovery pathway planning

Many women struggling with addiction, trauma, mental health difficulties, domestic abuse, or emotional hardship continue to suffer in silence due to stigma, shame, fear, or previous negative experiences with services.

Our women's services provide compassionate, trauma-informed spaces where women feel genuinely safe, heard, and respected.

Women's Recovery & Wellbeing

    • Addiction & recovery challenges

    • Trauma & adverse life experiences

    • Emotional wellbeing struggles

    • Domestic abuse recovery

    • Social isolation

    • Low confidence & self-worth

    • Returning home after rehabilitation

    • Weekly trauma-informed sessions

    • Emotional wellbeing support

    • Recovery coaching

    • Advocacy & practical support

    • Relapse prevention

    • Confidence-building

    • Peer-support opportunities

    • Long-term recovery pathway support

  • We are developing plans for trauma-informed supported housing specifically for women who need safe, stable environments while rebuilding their lives and recovery.

Many veterans face significant challenges after leaving military service including trauma, addiction, poor mental health, isolation, housing instability, and difficulties adjusting to civilian life. Many struggle silently due to stigma, pride, or difficulties accessing the right support at the right time.

Our approach is built around dignity, trust, respect, and long-term support.

Veterans Recovery & Wellbeing

    • Addiction & recovery challenges

    • Trauma & PTSD-related difficulties

    • Anxiety, depression & emotional wellbeing

    • Social isolation & loneliness

    • Housing instability

    • Difficulties transitioning to civilian life

    • Family breakdown

    • Financial hardship

    • Loss of confidence or routine

    • Trauma-informed emotional support

    • Recovery guidance

    • Advocacy & practical support

    • Housing & stability guidance

    • Peer-support opportunities

    • Confidence-building

    • Emotional regulation

    • Signposting to specialist veteran services

  • Supported housing for veterans requiring safe, trauma-informed environments while rebuilding stability and independence.

Many young people struggling with addiction, emotional wellbeing difficulties, trauma, or family instability feel misunderstood and unsupported. Early support can help prevent problems escalating and create more positive long-term outcomes.

Our community-based support for young people focuses on early intervention, emotional safety, and building genuine connection.

Young People's Community Support

    • Addiction & substance misuse

    • Trauma & adverse childhood experiences

    • Mental health & emotional wellbeing

    • Family instability

    • Social isolation

    • Low confidence

    • Peer pressure & risky behaviours

    • Difficulties engaging with education or services

    • Trauma-informed emotional support

    • Safe peer-support environments

    • Confidence-building activities

    • Healthy coping strategies

    • Family wellbeing support

    • Advocacy & referrals

    • Positive pathway planning

    • Long-term community support

Family life can be one of the most powerful sources of both challenge and strength in a person's recovery journey. Our family-focused support is designed to strengthen relationships, build positive connections, and provide practical tools for parents navigating difficult circumstances.

Family Wellbeing & Parenting Support

  • Activities designed to strengthen family relationships and improve positive connection between parents and children.

  • Practical support around routines, emotional safety, self-care, wellbeing, and accessing wider community services.

  • Creative wellbeing activities and emotional support resources for children attending sessions.

  • Where families experience financial hardship impacting children's wellbeing, limited essential support may be available including school uniform items, winter clothing, shoes, hygiene and self-care packs, and wellbeing resources.

Additional support available

  • Coaching & Wellbeing Support

    Not everyone seeking support is struggling with addiction. We also provide supportive coaching and wellbeing guidance for individuals experiencing low confidence, emotional overwhelm, life instability, stress and anxiety, trauma-related challenges, or life transitions. Non-clinical, trauma-informed, and focused on helping you move forward.

  • Domestic Abuse Recovery

    We provide compassionate, trauma-informed support for both men and women affected by domestic abuse and coercive relationships — including emotional wellbeing support, advocacy, confidence and stability support, and referrals to specialist services. Please note: we are not a crisis refuge or emergency domestic abuse service.

Important information

Open Door Housing & Support Foundation provides trauma-informed emotional wellbeing, recovery, advocacy, and community-based support services.

We are not

● An emergency crisis service or emergency accommodation

● A medical detox provider

● A counselling or psychotherapy service

● A substitute for clinical mental health treatment

● A statutory social care or legal service

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact emergency services or the appropriate crisis support services immediately.


All support is subject to individual assessment, safeguarding considerations, organisational capacity, and service suitability.

Coming soon

Coming soon ●

Books, Resources & Recovery Materials

We are currently developing a range of supportive books, wellbeing resources, recovery materials, and guided workbooks designed to support individuals and families navigating difficult life experiences. These will be available soon through our website and via Amazon and Lulu Publishing.

Resources in development include recovery support workbooks, trauma-informed wellbeing journals, relapse prevention resources, confidence and self-esteem workbooks, and support resources for women, young people, veterans, and families.

Ready to take the first step?

Whether you’re seeking support, making a referral, or looking to work with us professionally, we’d love to hear from you.