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“We always ask clients where they’d have gone without us – one said ‘to my grave.’”
We speak to staff from our suicide prevention services on World Suicide Prevention Day 2025. Content warning: mentions of suicidal…
Creativity and connection: How a Craft Club led to a reduction in mental health crises
The Safe Haven Crisis & Recovery Centre is a safe space for people in acute emotional distress. Based in Weston-super-Mare…
How to be an LGBTQIA+ ally: A workplace guide
Recovery Navigator Phoebe Horrocks is LGBTQIA+ lead for Second Step’s Community Rehabilitation service in Bristol. In this role, she proudly…
Changing Futures Bristol publishes new impact report highlighting the programme’s successes
Changing Futures Bristol has released an impact report showcasing the successes of its innovative approach to supporting people facing multiple…
Rebecca’s Story: “Volunteering got me back into a place of living, rather than existing”
The first week of June marks Volunteers’ Week, a time to celebrate the compassion, dedication and vital contributions of our…
Celebrating community for Mental Health Awareness Week
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme is community – something we see the value of every day at Second…