Blogs
Give yourself permission to have an imperfect Christmas
We give you permission not to have the perfect festive season! Yes, this time of year has potential. But for those…
Read MoreA reminder to be kind to your mind this festive season
The festive season isn’t always easy. For many of us, it can bring extra financial pressure, social expectations, and a…
Read More“Supporting people with addictions and trauma is a privilege” – Kevin reveals how his personal experiences help him support others
Today we’re pleased to introduce Kevin, one of our dedicated peer support workers in Somerset. Kevin is sharing his story…
Read More“I used to climb mountains”: How Richard found new meaning in life after traumatic loss
After two heart attacks, Richard* went from a life of adventure to struggling with alcohol, drug use and suicidal thoughts. With support from our housing support service Step…
Read MoreHow can we use power correctly – Creating trust, choice and equality in mental health services
As October marks both World Mental Health Day and Black History Month, we’ve decided to focus on a topic which…
Read More“I learnt that being neurodivergent is not a curse, it is simply a different way of being” – Jacqui’s story
For World Mental Health Day this October we are sharing Jacqui’s uplifting story. Through her work with Lottie, her Recovery…
Read More“We always ask clients where they’d have gone without us – one said ‘to my grave.’”
We speak to staff from our suicide prevention services on World Suicide Prevention Day 2025. Content warning: mentions of suicidal…
Read MoreHow to be an LGBTQIA+ ally: A workplace guide
Recovery Navigator Phoebe Horrocks is LGBTQIA+ lead for Second Step’s Community Rehabilitation service in Bristol. In this role, she proudly…
Read MoreRebecca’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…
Read MoreCelebrating 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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