Complex needs Archives

Could personalised budgets end homelessness and rough sleeping?

27 August 2024

Step Together, our innovative service supporting people facing multiple disadvantages in Somerset, is taking part in a nationwide Test and…

Changing Futures

16 August 2022

You may have heard about the new Government funded Changing Futures programme which is working with some of the most disadvantaged people in Bristol. The aim is to help empower them to lead independent lives and to improve service provision

“Hope saved my life.” How the Hope Project helped men at risk of suicide

14 July 2022 |

We’re delighted to have achieved national recognition with the publication of an independent evaluation into the suicide prevention work we’re doing with men. The report validates the great work we’re doing and the efficacy of our approach to offer men in crisis both emotional and practical support.

You didn’t try and fix me

28 June 2022

River felt ready to tell his story after a difficult couple of years working out his identity and dealing with multiple mental health crises. To mark Pride month, we share River’s story and his insights into why Second Step’s support means so much to him.

How to go from distressed to destressed – wellbeing through release

17 May 2022

This week, our Bristol Wellbeing College blogger, Chrissy talks about how important it is to let your emotions out loudly and proudly.

“Sometimes we can’t do things alone”

12 May 2022

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.

Thinking in a trauma-informed way

26 April 2021

Jemma, one of our Recovery Coaches, tells us about joining our Step Together service during a pandemic and how our trauma-informed approach helps her and the people she supports.