Mental health
Me, The Shape and The Sea
An autobiographical piece from Amy who attended our Telling Your Story course.
Read MoreThere’s no greater feeling – Seb’s volunteer story
Starting with Second Step was straightforward: I met with one of the Volunteer Coordinators, then completed my training.
Read MoreKindness is the oil that takes the friction out of life
Aliya Mughal talks about supporting the work of mental health charities and mentoring on the Get Connected programme.
Read MoreWe’re at #19 in Bristol’s Charity Advent Calendar
Second Step and specifically its new Hope Project, has been featured in Bristol 247 as part of their run up to Christmas.
Read MoreSecuring funding for our new North Somerset Wellbeing Service
Chief Executive, Aileen Edwards, was on BBC Radio Bristol’s Breakfast Show talking tabout securing funding for our new North Somerset Wellbeing Service.
Read MoreSubverting Xmas: The Funny Side of Dark
Second Step emphasises how Christmas can cause some to feel compounding loneliness and lack of hope and how ‘a simple card-making activity’ could help.
Read MoreTaking care this Christmas
The number of suicides soar to their highest levels in January and the Samaritans expect to receive one call every six seconds over Christmas and the New Year.
Read MoreI’m dreaming of a quiet Christmas
Never be frightened of saying that you watch the television over the festive break, the image of travelling home for Christmas is unrealistic.
Read MoreJoy on the radio
Our service user led group delivered a programme at Bristol’s multi-ethnic community radio service focusing on the “Five Ways to Wellbeing”.
Read MoreNew mental health support plan for Bristol students
The University of Bristol takes action to support student mental health and wellbeing following the tragic deaths of 11 students since October 2016.
Read More