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“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…
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How can we use power correctly – Creating trust, choice and equality in mental health services
As October marks both World Mental Health Day and Black History Month, we’ve decided to focus on a topic which…
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“I learnt that being neurodivergent is not a curse, it is simply a different way of being” – Jacqui’s story
For World Mental Health Day this October we are sharing Jacqui’s uplifting story. Through her work with Lottie, her Recovery…
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“We always ask clients where they’d have gone without us – one said ‘to my grave.’”
We speak to staff from our suicide prevention services on World Suicide Prevention Day 2025. Content warning: mentions of suicidal…
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Creativity and connection: How a Craft Club led to a reduction in mental health crises
The Safe Haven Crisis & Recovery Centre is a safe space for people in acute emotional distress. Based in Weston-super-Mare…
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How to be an LGBTQIA+ ally: A workplace guide
Recovery Navigator Phoebe Horrocks is LGBTQIA+ lead for Second Step’s Community Rehabilitation service in Bristol. In this role, she proudly…
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