Posts Tagged ‘Homelessness’
Second Step receives generous £1000 donation to help provide counselling for men at risk of suicide
Last month Hope Project workers Ezra and Sam were invited to visit TasteTech – a flavourings and ingredients manufacturer in…
Read MoreLeaving no-one behind – the Winter Surge project
Reaching people who have been let down so many times they’ve stopped expecting anything different takes time, consistency, and trust.…
Read More“Supporting people with addictions and trauma is a privilege” – Kevin reveals how his personal experiences help him support others
Today we’re pleased to introduce Kevin, one of our dedicated peer support workers in Somerset. Kevin is sharing his story…
Read More“I used to climb mountains”: How Richard found new meaning in life after traumatic loss
After two heart attacks, Richard* went from a life of adventure to struggling with alcohol, drug use and suicidal thoughts. With support from our housing support service Step…
Read MoreTrauma-informed insights: Second Step at the international trauma-informed care in practice conference 2024
Second Step’s dedication to advancing trauma-informed practices was highlighted at the 5th International Trauma Informed Care in Practice online conference…
Read MoreReal life experiences inform homelessness and rough sleeping consultation in Somerset
Somerset Council launched a public consultation in July to review its homelessness strategy. The work is being done alongside the…
Read MoreCould personalised budgets end homelessness and rough sleeping?
Step Together, our innovative service supporting people facing multiple disadvantages in Somerset, is taking part in a nationwide Test and…
Read MoreStep Together supports Kayleigh to live more independently
Step Together client Kayleigh recently spoke to the BBC in a poignant interview alongside her recovery coach Rooth Langston-Hart and…
Read MoreSaying no to criminalising people who are homeless
You may have seen that the UK Government is trying to pass new laws that would criminalise sleeping on the…
Read MoreSecond Step stands against homelessness
Like many, we were shocked by recent remarks about homelessness being a lifestyle choice. Our Chief Executive, Aileen Edwards, is…
Read More