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Power in Poetry with Motasem Maragan

30 September 2026

Creativity is a powerful tool through which we can understand challenges in life. For some people this creative outlet is…

Bristol Wellbeing Café turns 10

25 September 2026

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

10 September 2026

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

28 July 2026

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

13 July 2026

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

7 July 2026

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…