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A new office for the new year

27 October 2023

After 30 years in Brunswick Square in Bristol, we’re excited to share that we’ll be moving to pastures new early…

Safe mental health space The Sanctuary now run by Second Step

26 September 2023

man sitting on bench in nature with Bristol Suspension Bridge in the background.

Mental health charity Second Step is delivering Bristol-based The Sanctuary after taking on the service from St Mungo’s. The Sanctuary,…

How Second Step supported Bristol’s new Lord Mayor to find a home

25 July 2023

Bristol's Town Hall with the fountain in the foreground.

From being street homeless to becoming Bristol’s new lord mayor, Labour Councillor Paul Goggin shared how he overcame what felt…

Seeing the world through new eyes in recovery – Vic’s story

12 July 2023

View of the River Avon with Castle Park in the background on a sunny day.

Vic shares his mental health recovery journey: how he overcame alcohol addiction after 26 years, how he took control of…

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

National Schizophrenia Awareness Day – lessons we can all learn from those affected by schizophrenia

25 July 2022

For Schizophrenia Awareness Day, Bristol Wellbeing College learner and blogger Chrissy writes about mental health stigma and what we can learn from people living with schizophrenia.

“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.