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.
How to be an LGBTQIA+ ally: A workplace guide
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Changing Futures Bristol publishes new impact report highlighting the programme’s successes
Changing Futures Bristol has released an impact report showcasing the successes of its innovative approach to supporting people facing multiple…
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Rebecca’s Story: “Volunteering got me back into a place of living, rather than existing”
The first week of June marks Volunteers’ Week, a time to celebrate the compassion, dedication and vital contributions of our…
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Celebrating community for Mental Health Awareness Week
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme is community – something we see the value of every day at Second…
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How My Team Around Me is changing the way we work
Navigating how and where to find support can be tricky at the best of times. For people experiencing multiple disadvantage,…
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National recognition for Bristol Community Rehabilitation Team
The Bristol Community Rehabilitation team received high recognition for its work from the prestigious Royal College of Psychiatry when it…
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Collaborative change for community mental health and wellbeing support in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire
From 1 April 2025, a new voluntary sector partnership will be delivering some of the community mental health services in…
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Changes to community mental health and wellbeing support in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire
From 1 April 2025, there will be some changes to the providers of community mental health services across Bath and…
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After her mum passed away in 2022, Tania’s faith in health services was shaken and she was left struggling with…
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‘Connection is so important but is so overlooked’
Amy Hardwick, Health Improvement Manager for Mental Health and Wellbeing at Somerset Council has worked in partnership with Stepladder to…
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