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Changing Futures
You may have heard about the new Government funded Changing Futures programme which is working with some of the most disadvantaged people in Bristol. The aim is to help empower them to lead independent lives and to improve service provision
Read More“Hope saved my life.” How the Hope Project helped men at risk of suicide
We’re delighted to have achieved national recognition with the publication of an independent evaluation into the suicide prevention work we’re doing with men. The report validates the great work we’re doing and the efficacy of our approach to offer men in crisis both emotional and practical support.
Read MoreMental Health Bill plans to reform mental health care
The government aims to ‘modernise’ mental health care by introducing a new Mental Health Bill. Here’s a summary of the main changes that could be introduced in the next few years.
Read MoreYou didn’t try and fix me
River felt ready to tell his story after a difficult couple of years working out his identity and dealing with multiple mental health crises. To mark Pride month, we share River’s story and his insights into why Second Step’s support means so much to him.
Read MoreSharing mental health volunteering stories for Volunteers’ Week 2022
For Volunteers’ Week 2022, we want to recognise the amazing work our volunteers do for our clients. Their generosity and compassion help us to deliver the best possible support to people struggling with their mental health
Read MoreHSBC’s No Fixed Address Project
Craig was homeless for over 20 years. Because he had no fixed address, he couldn’t open a bank account. Working with our Step Together service in Somerset and the HSBC No Fixed Address project he now has his own bank account.
Read More“Sometimes we can’t do things alone”
This year Mental Health Awareness Week is about loneliness. We hear from Hope client Vic who reached out for help when he felt his mental health was relapsing. TW: This post mentions suicidal thoughts.
Read MoreLet’s take on loneliness together – Mental Health Awareness Week 2022
9 to 15 May is Mental Health Awareness Week, a time for breaking down the stigma which still surrounds mental health. This year, we’re going to talk about loneliness. We all feel lonely sometimes, and there are so many different ways we can feel lonely. But we don’t have to struggle by ourselves – let’s take on loneliness together.
Read MoreBlokes Bonfires
When Curly realised how much just chilling out and watching bonfires helped his mental health, he decided to set up Blokes Bonfires to reach out to other men in Somerset.
Read MoreMatty’s Everest Challenge
This year, Matty is taking on the Everest Challenge. He’s climbing four mountains across England and Wales to raise money for four charities, including us at Second Step, as well as Dementia UK, Mind and Children’s Hospice South West.
Matty’s challenge will see him scale a total of 29,000 feet – the same height as Mount Everest!
Matty’s Everest Challenge schedule:
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