Blogs
#HomeEqualsHope – Without a home, I had no future
Paul lost his home and all his belongings while he was treated in a psychiatric unit under a section. Paul said: “It was horrific to lose everything”.
Read MoreA warm and safe Christmas at last
Karen describes the last two years of homelessness as a living hell, so it is uplifting to picture her in the sanctuary of her own home this Christmas as a result of Second Step’s help.
Read MoreAcceptance is the answer according to the Queen of Bad Choices
For Mental Health Awareness Week this year Second Step Communications Volunteer Claire has used the theme of surviving or thriving to look back at her long history of mental illness and reflect on when she’s been surviving and when she’s been thriving.
Read MoreLife changing one to one support
Growing up in the inner city in a single parent family could be tough. Seb wouldn’t change his past as it has made him the person he is today. He loves his community and hopes his volunteering will help him to improve the lives of the people around him.
Read MoreStrong relationships are key to better mental health and wellbeing
Mental health survivor Dean has learnt as much as he can about his mental health issues so he can live his life to the full. Dean says his relationship with his Second Step support worker Rachel is key.
Read MoreTo treat someone with dignity is to accept them as they are
A blog for World Mental Health Day by Amanda Headley-White, Recovery College Manager and Peer Support Manager at Second Step.
Read MoreHow the new rehabilitation service helped one young man find hope
After ending up in a secure mental health unit far from home, Tom was moved to Bristol’s new Community Rehabilitation Service.
Read MoreMindfulness in the madness
A blog by Golden Key Lisa for Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme for this year’s awareness week is mindfulness.…
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