Mental health
Unique North Somerset crisis centre receives large donation
Safe Haven Crisis & Recovery Centre, run by mental health charity Second Step, provides a safe space for people in North Somerset in acute emotional distress. The Centre recently received a donation of £10,000 from Howards Motor Group.
Read MoreA story of hope for January
We want to reframe this ‘new year new me!’ thought process. So, we’re sharing two stories – one from a Next Steps colleague and one from a member of our STAR Communications Team – about finding hope for the future, even when facing severe mental health problems.
Read MoreCity GPs recommend wellbeing college to patients struggling with their mental health
Bristol Wellbeing College, which is run by mental health charity Second Step, offers free psycho-educational workshops to help people learn new ways and skills to improve their mental health.
Read MoreHorse riding to help healing
Becky applied to our grant-giving Sylvia’s Fund to go horse riding for the day. She had recently came out of…
Read MoreMince Pies and Mental Health: Promoting wellness during the holiday period
21 has been a year of anxiety and uncertainty for many people and we recognise that the Christmas period can be especially hard for those that are experiencing mental health problems, grieving the loss of a loved one or struggling with isolation and loneliness. Our Somerset Crisis Safe Space Senior Recovery Navigator has put together some tips to help support your wellbeing over the Christmas period.
Read MoreStepping up men’s mental wellbeing
November is Men’s Mental Health Month and we will be drawing attention to our work in Bristol, Somerset and the South West. We will also be sharing tips and videos throughout the month.
Read MorePower to the Pause
In preparation for World Menopause Awareness Month next month our North Somerset Wellbeing Service is once again running its Power to the pause: demystifying the muddle of the menopause course
Read MoreStepladder: launch of new Somerset initiative supporting men’s mental health
For today’s World Suicide Prevention Day we are pleased to officially announce the launch of Stepladder, a new community development…
Read MorePoem Brut: cultivating a language without words
Ahead of Bristol Wellbeing College’s Poetry Without Words live exhibition at Boston Tea Party, Stoke’s Croft, we revisit the six-week…
Read MoreEmerging from Hibernation
To kick of Mental Health Awareness Week, our Deputy Chief Executive Andy Warren reflects on what he’s learnt over the…
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