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#HomeEqualsHope – Without a home, I had no future

15 February 2018

Paul lost his home and all his belongings while he was treated in a psychiatric unit under a section. Paul said: “It was horrific to lose everything”.

Golden Key help launch new website for Bristol homeless

20 December 2017

This week sees the launch of the Bristol Homeless Connect website, an online resource for those who are or are…

A warm and safe Christmas at last

16 December 2017

Karen describes the last two years of homelessness as a living hell, so it is uplifting to picture her in the sanctuary of her own home this Christmas as a result of Second Step’s help.

Boney M Christmas Classic Reworked for Fun

6 December 2017

Second Step’s Media Group revamped Boney M’s festive classic to celebrate the organisation’s 30th birthday as only they know how.

Community Rehabilitation Service wins top national award

6 December 2017

Second Step’s Community Rehabilitation Service won the Collaboration (Integration) award @3rdsectorcare in London earlier today. The team from Second Step…

#PuttingMeFirst campaign launched

22 November 2017

Second Step is marking its 30th birthday with a campaign urging the NHS and policymakers to put the individual at the heart of mental health services.