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Hope for World Mental Health Day

10 October 2019

This World Mental Health Day, which this year focuses on suicide prevention, we are looking at our Hope Project –…

New hope for people with complex needs in Somerset

9 October 2019

Step Together, a new service for people with complex needs in Somerset, holds its official launch on Wednesday 9 October.…

THINK – a lifesaving message from John

7 October 2019

To mark World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October, which this year focuses on suicide prevention, we tell the…

Second Step wins bid for North Somerset crisis and recovery centre

30 September 2019

Plans for an innovative mental health crisis and recovery centre in North Somerset took a step forward today with confirmation…

What keeps me well

16 September 2019

Our September blog comes from New Business Manager Amie Dobinson who talks about how netball and swimming keep her well.…

Lounge cafes raise funds for vulnerable people in Somerset

12 September 2019

The new Fosso and Fondo Lounge cafes in Wells and Street have raised £2,656.30 for Second Step, specifically for our…