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THINK – a lifesaving message from John

7 October 2019

To mark World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October, which this year focuses on suicide prevention, we tell the…

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Second Step wins bid for North Somerset crisis and recovery centre

30 September 2019

Plans for an innovative mental health crisis and recovery centre in North Somerset took a step forward today with confirmation…

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Amie Netball team

What keeps me well

16 September 2019

Our September blog comes from New Business Manager Amie Dobinson who talks about how netball and swimming keep her well.…

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Fondo Lounge fundraisers

Lounge cafes raise funds for vulnerable people in Somerset

12 September 2019

The new Fosso and Fondo Lounge cafes in Wells and Street have raised £2,656.30 for Second Step, specifically for our…

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Me, My Diagnosis and I

28 August 2019

What’s it like to be told you have a mental illness or a personality disorder? For some, it brings relief…

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Richard from Somerset

I call it my superpower

19 August 2019

Richard is 29 and in a good place. He’s working, looking to find his own flat and pursuing his dream…

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