Welcome to Second Step
We’re a leading mental health charity that’s been putting mental health first for people in Bristol and the South West for over 30 years. We believe that with the right support, everyone can take control of their life and make their future their own. Our services can be found in Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Somerset.
Our mission is to promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures. Working hand-in-hand with the NHS and local authorities, we offer practical help and emotional support tailored to each individual and their recovery.
The people who use our services are at the heart of our organisation, and our involvement groups help inform and improve the services we deliver.
How we help
Our homeless services help people, including those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, to find suitable accommodation they can call home.
We work with the NHS to run mental health services which focus on the individual - working with them to find the hope and courage to take the next steps in their recovery.
We run a number of services in the community which help people find the hope and courage they need to make the most of their health and wellbeing.
Our services can be found in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, Somerset, North Somerset
and South Gloucestershire.
Taking a moment for Carole
Following the death by suicide of his beloved wife Carole, South Gloucestershire farmer Stephen Moorlen decided to set up a mental health fundraising project in her memory. We spoke to Stephen about the project, and the overwhelming response he has had since launching it.
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Mindful movement: Enhancing mental health through everyday actions
To coincide with this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme of movement, we sat down with Recovery Navigator Ellen and…
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Second Step gardening group on a mission to turn office green space into refuge for clients and staff
One month on from our office move to Pennywell Road, we’re settling in well and are busy creating a warm,…
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Embracing movement: Navigating mental health and wellness
This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week has the theme of movement so we caught up with Senior PAT Practitioner Ellen…
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Navigating the unexpected: The day we were told our new baby is deaf
For Deaf Awareness Week, Liam Dixon, Partnership Manager for our Wellbeing & Recovery Services, shares his personal journey from discovering…
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Step 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…
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We’re in our new home at Pennywell Road!
After 30 years in Brunswick Square in Bristol, we’re excited to have moved to our new office at 162 Pennywell…
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Exploring mental health through the language of art – Poetry Without Words 2024
Our Bristol Wellbeing College is delighted to announce the return of its annual art exhibition, Poetry Without Words, showcasing art…
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Hope Project gets Parliamentary thumbs up
Did you know that suicide is the biggest cause of death in men under the age of 50 and, what’s…
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Tips for working with colleagues observing Ramadan
Ramadan began on Sunday 10 March and will continue until Tuesday 9 April. In this blog post, Hana Ahmed who…
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