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Second Step @wearesecondstep

Putting mental health first for people in the South West & working with partners to tackle #homelessness by prioritising mental health support. #HopeAndCourage

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Second Step@wearesecondstep
5 Mar 2025
We’re saying goodbye to X. Here’s where you can find us instead: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/second-… Instagram: @‌wearesecondstep YouTube: youtube.com/@wearesecondstep Website: second-step.co.uk/
We’re leaving X After thinking about it carefully, we’ve decided that X is no longer the right platform for us. For many years, we’ve used this space to share news and inspiring stories, stay in touch with our partners, and ensure we can be found by the people who need to find us. However over the last few months, we’ve realised we’re no longer achieving our goals here. To stay true to our values of hope and courage, building trust and celebrating diversity, we’ve decided to step away from X for good. While we won’t be posting here anymore, we’re still committed to putting mental health first in everything we do. So please do continue to connect with us on: LinkedIn: search for Second Step Instagram and YouTube: @wearesecondstep You can also stay up to date with our latest news on our website News Hub: second-step.co.uk/latest-news. All the best Second Step

ALT We’re leaving X After thinking about it carefully, we’ve decided that X is no longer the right platform for us. For many years, we’ve used this space to share news and inspiring stories, stay in touch with our partners, and ensure we can be found by the people who need to find us. However over the last few months, we’ve realised we’re no longer achieving our goals here. To stay true to our values of hope and courage, building trust and celebrating diversity, we’ve decided to step away from X for good. While we won’t be posting here anymore, we’re still committed to putting mental health first in everything we do. So please do continue to connect with us on: LinkedIn: search for Second Step Instagram and YouTube: @wearesecondstep You can also stay up to date with our latest news on our website News Hub: second-step.co.uk/latest-news. All the best Second Step

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We are currently seeking two Trustees to join our Board - one person experienced in mental health services and another with organisational development expertise. Follow the link in the post below to find out more. #succeedingtogether
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📢Exciting news! Changing Futures Bristol has been extended until 2026 thanks to funding from @mhclg A significant step forward in our efforts to support some of Bristol’s most vulnerable people second-step.co.uk/extension-… @BristolCouncil📰@bristol247 @BristolLive @TheBristolCable

Extension of the Changing Futures Programme in Bristol  - Second Step

We are delighted to have secured funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to extend our Changing Futures programme in

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Could building relationships help reduce evictions in Bristol? Changing Futures Bristol is supporting the restorative approaches pilot which aims to help people living in temporary accommodation avoid eviction due to conflicts. Find out more second-step.co.uk/restorativ…
"Many people in temporary accommodation have experienced trauma and need extra support to sustain their tenancy. We believe as a city, we can acknowledge this trauma better and adapt our support accordingly." - Kath Williams, Programme Director for Changing Futures Bristol

ALT "Many people in temporary accommodation have experienced trauma and need extra support to sustain their tenancy. We believe as a city, we can acknowledge this trauma better and adapt our support accordingly." - Kath Williams, Programme Director for Changing Futures Bristol
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We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Sandra Meadows MBE to the role of Independent Chair of the VCSE Mental Health Alliance in Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire (BNSSG)! 📢 @BNSSG_ICB @BristolCouncil
Introducing Sandra Meadows MBE to the role of Independent Chair of the VCSE Mental Health Alliance in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). "I am very excited to take on this new and important leadership role. I look forward to working with colleagues to find solutions to the challenges we face, to capitalise on opportunities to build resilience in our sector and to advocate for the vital role our organisations play in delivering services and reaching underserved communities."

ALT Introducing Sandra Meadows MBE to the role of Independent Chair of the VCSE Mental Health Alliance in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). "I am very excited to take on this new and important leadership role. I look forward to working with colleagues to find solutions to the challenges we face, to capitalise on opportunities to build resilience in our sector and to advocate for the vital role our organisations play in delivering services and reaching underserved communities."

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16 Dec 2024
Crisis Safe Space one-to-one sessions for anyone who feels like they are struggling with mental health, provided by @OpenMentalHlth partners, @MindinSomerset & @wearesecondstep. Refer yourself or someone you're worried about 👉 openmentalhealth.org.uk/cris… vimeo.com/893281125

Crisis Safe Space - Open Mental Health

Crisis Safe Space is an out-of-hours service for adults in Somerset who feel like they are really struggling with their mental health. Free one on one sessions are are held face-to-face or virtually.

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Did you know our clients take part in our recruitment processes? Read Tammie’s blog post about her interview experience & why it’s so important to centre the voice of lived experience in mental health recovery work 👇 second-step.co.uk/bringing-h… #PuttingMentalHealthFirst

Bringing hope and courage to life – The role of lived experience in mental health recovery work -...

Tammie Hemmett joined Second Step in 2020 as Team Manager at Safe Haven Crisis & Recovery Centre in Weston-super-Mare. Here she discusses the importance

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Our Internal Comms Officer @journo_jos joined a walking tour and book launch exploring Bristol and Bath's role in the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans - describing it as "eye opening". Read more here: tinyurl.com/22jbs5vz @LivUniPress @rogerg44 @RobCollinGuide
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Meet Michael. He carves out a few minutes every day for his mental and physical health. Remember that small steps can make a big difference to how you feel. Could you join Michael and add one action to your daily routine? #movember #movember2024 #mensmentalhealthmonth
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Have you heard of the latest fitness fad: rucking? This free and effective workout regime has been trending with people attracted to its simplicity. Go to bit.ly/4f9EL9p to see how rucking transformed one man’s mental and physical wellbeing. #movember  #mensmentalhealth
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Bristol Wellbeing College are running a Men’s Mental Health course this November. The course focuses on the fundamentals of mental health and reflects on purpose, identity and community. You can find out more here: shorturl.at/GYq7y #puttingmentalhealthfirst
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"You have to start with the small steps." Last week Stepladder spoke to 10Radio about the small steps men can take to make a big difference. Listen again at 10Radio.org today at 5.30pm, Tuesday at 11.30am or Wednesday at 6.30am. #mensmentalhealth #movember2024
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Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month is back! And to kick things off Stepladder will be talking about how men can take small steps to make a big difference on Somerset’s 10Radio. Tune in at 10.30 to listen live. #mensmentalhealth #movember #mensmentalhealthmonth
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Great to see CEO @AileenEdwards11 discuss vital partnerships with @IngridMBarker. We provide support from hospital to community showing how VCSE sector reduces pressure on acute services & improves lives. Look forward to building on this collaboration. #puttingmentalhealthfirst
Aileen Edwards@aileenedwards11
29 Oct 2024
Great meet @IngridMBarker and Second Step chair @KelvinBlake to look at how @wearesecondstep and VCSE sector can work more closely with acute hospitals. We're doing great work supporting homeless people out of hospital. More to do e.g. people with mental health needs in ED.
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Everyone’s journey is unique to them. Drew’s story is just that, it is just as unique as he is. Ezra from our men’s suicide prevention project, Hope, shares her/their reflections on working with Drew & supporting him to achieve his goals. Read here – second-step.co.uk/how-ezra-h…
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We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced expert(s) to undertake a review of Board non-executive payments. Email siobhan.conway@second-step.co.uk to request the Commissioning Brief. #succeedingtogether
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We are looking for an experienced consultant to review how our dynamic and skilled Board currently works. Please email siobhan.conway@second-step.co.uk to request the Commissioning Brief form. #succeedingtogether
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Words matter. We are reminding the media of the importance of following the Samaritan’s media guidelines when reporting suicide. Read more about how Second Step pressure caused The Independent to change a recent headline second-step.co.uk/second-ste… #hopeandcourage #suicideprevention
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Bristol Wellbeing College is running a free 4-week course for adults (18 ) in Bristol on Managing Pain. We'll look at how pain impacts us & work on coping techniques. Tues 15, 22, 29 Oct & 5 Nov 10.30am–12.30pm at Wellspring Settlement, BS5 0AX Sign up - second-step.co.uk/wellbeing-…
Managing Pain course. Reflect on the impact of pain, Learn tools to cope and self-soothe, Improve mental health and wellbeing, Learn communication and create boundaries around your pain. All adults (18 ) who live in Bristol welcome. Starts Tuesday 15 October 10.30am to 12.30pm at Wellspring Settlement, 43 Ducie Road, Barton Hill, BS5 0AX.

ALT Managing Pain course. Reflect on the impact of pain, Learn tools to cope and self-soothe, Improve mental health and wellbeing, Learn communication and create boundaries around your pain. All adults (18 ) who live in Bristol welcome. Starts Tuesday 15 October 10.30am to 12.30pm at Wellspring Settlement, 43 Ducie Road, Barton Hill, BS5 0AX.
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Our Voluntary Sector Mental Health Alliance is looking for an Independent Chair - someone to maximise our expertise and influence and determine the strategic direction of the Alliance. Find more info on the role and how to apply here: twtr.to/dDCGU #succeedingtogether
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