Blogs
From near homelessness to living independently: How Ezra and the Hope Project helped Drew achieve his goals
By Ezra Peregrine-Wheller, Hope Project worker I think the most important part of our work within the Hope Project is…
Read MoreBreaking the stigma of ‘man up’
This World Suicide Prevention Day, Drew shares his story with us, how his bond with his Hope Project worker Ezra…
Read MoreA Walk for A Life. A walk for a friend.
Stepladder’s digital communications officer, Julie, explains what it was like to take part in A Walk for A Life in…
Read MoreTaking mental health outside – How regular trips to a forest near Bristol are helping people find solace and hope
There is growing evidence surrounding the benefits of nature-based interventions for mental health. Many studies show that ‘forest bathing’ can…
Read MoreSign up now: Free six-week course for carers in North Somerset starting 26 September
This September, North Somerset Wellbeing is running a free, six-week course for carers (18 years and over) who provide support…
Read MoreSucceeding Together: Insights and Innovations from Bristol Community Rehabilitation Services
Our Bristol Community Rehabilitation Services team recently hosted a learning event to share their pathway and approach with colleagues from…
Read MoreTaking steps towards hope
When Bridgwater-based Dawn first met Claudia, her Recovery and Wellbeing Worker, she was stricken with grief after the death of…
Read MoreThe power of peers
Kate Thomas, the Peer Support Officer at Second Step, along with two peer workers, Lynn and Boaz, share their insights…
Read MoreBuilding independence and growing expertise: How mental health volunteering benefits everyone involved
When Phil met Anthony through our volunteering mentor scheme, Get Connected, they discovered a shared love of bikes and developed…
Read MoreHow to be an LGBTQIA+ ally: A workplace guide
Recovery Navigator Phoebe Horrocks recently become LGBTQIA+ lead for Second Step’s Community Rehabilitation service in Bristol. In this role, she…
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