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New crisis support service launched in North Somerset

5 May 2020

Mental health provision for vulnerable residents in North Somerset and South Gloucestershire given boost during coronavirus outbreak A crisis support…

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Dear Friend…

4 May 2020

Our third blog in our new series, ‘Dear Friend…’ where volunteer and blogger Kara will be answering some of the mental health and wellbeing questions we have during this challenging time.

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Dear Friend….

23 April 2020

We continue with our new blog series, ‘Dear Friend…’ where volunteer and blogger Kara will be answering some of the mental health and wellbeing questions we have during this challenging time.

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Five Ways to Wellbeing – and celebrating Earth Day!

22 April 2020

Earth Day celebrates its 50th year today – April 22. It’s a day that is recognised around the world where…

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Dear Friend….

9 April 2020

This is the first of our new blog series, ‘Dear Friend…’ where volunteer and blogger Kara will be answering some…

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Alliance increases its support in Somerset

31 March 2020

The Somerset Mental Health Alliance, a partnership of 10 voluntary sector organisations including Second Step, has increased its local support…

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