Posts Tagged ‘men's mental health’
HSBC’s No Fixed Address Project
Craig was homeless for over 20 years. Because he had no fixed address, he couldn’t open a bank account. Working with our Step Together service in Somerset and the HSBC No Fixed Address project he now has his own bank account.
Read More“Sometimes we can’t do things alone”
This year Mental Health Awareness Week is about loneliness. We hear from Hope client Vic who reached out for help when he felt his mental health was relapsing. TW: This post mentions suicidal thoughts.
Read MoreBlokes Bonfires
When Curly realised how much just chilling out and watching bonfires helped his mental health, he decided to set up Blokes Bonfires to reach out to other men in Somerset.
Read MoreTime to eat bacon butties – they’re on us!
Stepladder Somerset, a men’s mental health project delivered by Second Step, have teamed up with Scruffs Workwear to support the wellbeing of men working in construction.
Read MoreBBC shines a light on Hope Project
BBC Radio Bristol presenter John Darvall interviewed Matty from our suicide prevention project, Hope, earlier this week as part of…
Read MoreTaking Care Approaching Nifty Fifty
Our Hope Project worker Sam shares his top tips for looking after yourself in middle age.
Read MoreBreaking down barriers – Why men need honest conversations
Meet Winston, a Community Partnership Manager at Second Step. As Part of Men’s Mental Health Month, Winston has written about his experience of working with young men and the positive impact providing an environment for men to talk has on men’s mental health.
Trigger Warning: this post makes reference to suicide.
Stepladder: launch of new Somerset initiative supporting men’s mental health
Note: Stepladder ended in March 2025. We supported over 50 groups, bringing together over 1,500 men to improve their mental…
Read MoreLife-saving project needed now more than ever
To mark Suicide Prevention Day we hear from Paul who, after losing everything, including his home, considered suicide and now…
Read MoreLife-saving project to expand due to Covid-19
A suicide prevention service is to provide more emotional and practical support for men aged between 30 and 64. The…
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