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Dené (Nai) struggled with poor mental health from a young age. As she grew up, the daily battles that she courageously fought became more and more challenging. At times during her teenage years she received help from statutory mental health services but she felt that their approach didn't work for her.
In August 2016 Dené was again referred for help from statutory mental health services. She was diagnosed with a personality disorder and assessed as medium to high risk of suicide. She was discharged in November 2016 and advised to self refer for further support.
On the 21st February 2017, aged 22, Dené ended the battle, the war that raged in her head on a daily basis, and she took her own life.
She was a mother, a daughter, a sister and a friend.
Her passion was helping others, and she was just beginning her journey towards becoming a psychotherapist.
We consider Nai’s House to be Dené’s final gift to all those she would have gone on to help.
To reduce suicide, self harm and poor emotional and mental wellbeing in under 30’s by providing suicide prevention and holistic mental health support to offer life saving skills and strategies for now and the future, an increased sense of self and improved quality of life.
Nai’s House is a blended youth and wellbeing service that offers a new way to access and receive mental health support. Our approach is non-clinical and it has been developed from the view point of the service user. It is backed by research and incorporates many of the ideals that youth consultations and agencies have highlighted a need for. This means we can deliver a service that is flexible and informal in its approach. It is the change that you have been calling for.
Prevention is the best approach to investing in the emotional and mental well-being of future generations and in reducing the number of deaths by suicide.
We offer consistent, confidential support that is delivered in a non-clinical environment and is tailored to meet individual need.
Created and delivered by people powered by passion and by personal experiences, and motivated by the need to ensure that our future generation’s well-being is properly invested in.
"Nai's House is mega supportive to their clients with holistic support and positive goals."
Dené's mum and the founder of Nai's House. I have many years experience of youth work in both the public and charity sector and am motivated by both my personal and my professional experiences. My role is to manage the day-to-day running of Nai's House and to ensure that we're continuously progressing towards meeting our vision and aims for the future.
Melissa is the Chair of Nai's House board. Melissa brings to Nai's House extensive experience in running charities, corporate governance and human resources. She is a global leader in Gender Based Violence Prevention, including specialisation in mental health impacts along with corporate and multilateral partnerships.
Elena is the newly appointed treasurer of Nai's House. Elena has vast experience in accounts administration and governance, given her finance manager roles in local charity organisations. She is also the treasurer of a local PTFA school and has a keen interest in volunteering. Elena loves baking and dancing, and used to be a Zumba instructor.
Jo is a founding trustee at Nai's House. Jo says: “This wonderful organisation and people who run it have a special place in my heart as they move mountains to support young people in crisis. Dené was my goddaughter and the loss of her is felt everyday. Doing what I can -which is never enough - to support those who are supporting the community in Bicester to prevent other friends and families from experiencing devastation through suicide will always be my aim.”
