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Creativity and connection: How a Craft Club led to a reduction in mental health crises

22 July 2025

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The Safe Haven Crisis & Recovery Centre is a safe space for people in acute emotional distress. Based in Weston-super-Mare…

New free online mindfulness exercises for people in North Somerset

25 February 2025

Introducing our new range of mindfulness exercises from North Somerset Wellbeing, free for adults (18+ years) who live in North…

Farewell Stepladder

25 February 2025

Our men’s mental health project in Somerset may be ending but the abundance of community groups still in the local…

Little and often – Daily habits that can make a positive change

11 November 2024

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Meet Michael. He looks after himself by focusing on the small wins. Making time every day for activities that make him feel good…

Origami butterflies and mindful crafting in North Somerset

8 December 2023

To coincide with this year’s World Mental Health Day, the Mindful Arts & Crafts group at North Somerset Wellbeing created…

A new office for the new year

27 October 2023

After 30 years in Brunswick Square in Bristol, we’re excited to share that we’ll be moving to pastures new early…

“I’m here to listen”: Our volunteers’ crucial role in clients’ mental health recovery

1 June 2023

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Ben shares his experience volunteering with Second Step, how he supports our clients with their mental health recovery, and why he recommends volunteering with Second Step to anyone thinking about giving some of their time to make a real difference in people’s lives. 