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Creativity and connection: How a Craft Club led to a reduction in mental health crises 

22 July 2025

The Safe Haven Crisis & Recovery Centre is a safe space for people in acute emotional distress. Based in Weston-super-Mare…

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How to be an LGBTQIA+ ally: A workplace guide

30 June 2025

Recovery Navigator Phoebe Horrocks is LGBTQIA+ lead for Second Step’s Community Rehabilitation service in Bristol. In this role, she proudly…

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Changing Futures Bristol publishes new impact report highlighting the programme’s successes   

23 June 2025

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” 

2 June 2025

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

12 May 2025

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 

29 April 2025

Navigating how and where to find support can be tricky at the best of times. For people experiencing multiple disadvantage,…

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