Welcome to Second Step
We’re a leading mental health charity that’s been putting mental health first for people in Bristol and the South West for over 30 years. We believe that with the right support, everyone can take control of their life and make their future their own. Our services can be found in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Somerset.
Our mission is to promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures. Working hand-in-hand with the NHS and local authorities, we offer practical help and emotional support tailored to each individual and their recovery.
The people who use our services are at the heart of our organisation, and our involvement groups help inform and improve the services we deliver.
How we help
Our homeless services help people, including those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, to find suitable accommodation they can call home.
We work with the NHS to run mental health services which focus on the individual - working with them to find the hope and courage to take the next steps in their recovery.
We run a number of services in the community which help people find the hope and courage they need to make the most of their health and wellbeing.
Our services can be found in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset, North Somerset
and South Gloucestershire.
Unique North Somerset crisis centre receives large donation
Safe Haven Crisis & Recovery Centre, run by mental health charity Second Step, provides a safe space for people in North Somerset in acute emotional distress. The Centre recently received a donation of £10,000 from Howards Motor Group.
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Two stories of hope for January
We want to reframe this ‘new year new me!’ thought process. So, we’re sharing two stories – one from a Next Steps colleague and one from a member of our STAR Communications Team – about finding hope for the future, even when facing severe mental health problems.
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Mental health services gave me hope
Jessica, a member of our STAR Communications Team, talks about lived experience of psychosis. Jessica was working in marketing and commuting around 100 miles each way when her mental health took a turn for the worse and she started experiencing psychotic symptoms.
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City GPs recommend wellbeing college to patients struggling with their mental health
Bristol Wellbeing College, which is run by mental health charity Second Step, offers free psycho-educational workshops to help people learn new ways and skills to improve their mental health.
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Horse riding to help healing
Becky applied to our grant-giving Sylvia’s Fund to go horse riding for the day. She had recently came out of…
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Small Wins for the Shortest Day
A seasonal blog from the Bristol Wellbeing College’s resident blogger, Chrissy, who this month celebrates her own personal stress-busting win involving a snowflake and a toothpick….
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BBC shines a light on Hope Project
BBC Radio Bristol presenter John Darvall interviewed Matty from our suicide prevention project, Hope, earlier this week as part of…
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Mince Pies and Mental Health: Promoting wellness during the holiday period
21 has been a year of anxiety and uncertainty for many people and we recognise that the Christmas period can be especially hard for those that are experiencing mental health problems, grieving the loss of a loved one or struggling with isolation and loneliness. Our Somerset Crisis Safe Space Senior Recovery Navigator has put together some tips to help support your wellbeing over the Christmas period.
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Taking Care Approaching Nifty Fifty
Our Hope Project worker Sam shares his top tips for looking after yourself in middle age.
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Stepladder – providing an environment for men to talk and be heard
Meet Winston, a Community Partnership Manager at Second Step. As Part of Men’s Mental Health Month, Winston has written about his experience of working with young men and the positive impact providing an environment for men to talk has on men’s mental health.
Trigger Warning: this post makes reference to suicide.