Though it is widely known that here at The Door we provide expert and world class youth support to young people in the Stroud District, it is perhaps less well known that we also provide much needed support for parents
One month in…
Well, I’m one month in, and what a month! I felt that I was really thrown in at the deep end with meetings that really showed the extent of why local teenagers need us, so much so that I asked
Provident and The Door (Video)
Introducing Alistair
Introducing Alistair our new Mentoring Team leader I am the lucky person who has been charged with filling Shelagh’s very large shoes (I don’t mean she has big feet) and so when I was asked to write this article I
Jason’s Story
Our first volunteer mentor training course of 2016 took place during February, and we have six fabulous new mentors trained, checked and ready to go. One mentor was matched with his first mentee this week which was timely for mentor
Barney’s Story
Barney was referred to us by Young Carers in August 2014. Barney lives with his mum, dad and sisters and attends school in Gloucester. His parents are both unwell; Barney often has to help care for them and worries about them a lot.
Why Do You Do, What You Do? FSS
Someone asked me recently ‘why do you do what you do?’. I had to stop and think – I know that I love my job and look forward to coming to work (really!). But what exactly is it that motivates
Christmas is for Sharing
The countdown continues! Last minute presents to buy, food to prepare, and cards to send as we get stuck into that age old tradition of getting ready for Christmas. With all this to do, it’s easy to forget that there
Mrs B’s Story
Mrs B was referred to The Door Family Support Service two years ago by another local support agency for support due to her grandson’s behaviour – her grandson was living with her and had been for some years. At the
Mary’s Story
Mary’s mum knocked on our door one day in June 2014 in desperation – she had Mary with her who looked at the ground, did not speak and was shaking with anxiety. Mary’s mum told me she did not know