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Bristol Wellbeing Café turns 10
Bristol Wellbeing College’s Wellbeing Café sessions launched in September 2016 and have been making a difference to people’s lives for a…
“Our voices need to be heard”: Stories of hope for World Suicide Prevention Day
Content warning: this article mentions suicide and suicidal thoughts Clients who have experienced suicidal thoughts often tell us they felt…
BSW Recovery Cafés – a gentle first step to wellbeing
Trying something new can feel daunting, particularly when it means joining a group or attending a course for the first…
Make time for your mental health, and make the most of the summer
This summer has already brought spells of intense heat, with amber heat-health alerts issued across the south west. Extreme heat takes a toll on our bodies…
Celebrating Pride with a Picnic in the (car) Park
To mark Pride month 2026, Second Step staff held a Pride Picnic in our Pennywell Road car park. Organised by the Race Equity Group, the event celebrated the…
“Sometimes we were learning stuff together and that felt really right”: The Power of Community
Why is community so important in helping people thrive? In our latest video, our clients, staff members and volunteers share their experiences…