Reach out to our Crisis Safe Space service if you are really struggling with your mental health. Run by our partners Mind in Somerset & Second Step, Crisis Safe Space offers out-of-hours support to anyone over 18 in Somerset.

#mentalhealth #YouAreNotAlone

The ARK men’s fishing club restarted this term kindly supported by Stepladder through Second Step and Open Mental Health These sessions have been very well attended and good fun. If you are interested in finding out more, then contact Sam via [email protected]

Our 6 Psychological, Adversity & Trauma-informed principles which guide all our work & interactions with our clients & colleagues:

1. Safety
2. Choice & Clarity
3. Collaboration
4. Trustworthiness & Transparency
5. Empowerment
6. Inclusivity

Read more: second-step.co.uk/about-us/psych…

We’re seeking 2 Trustees to join our Board! This is an exciting opportunity to guide the strategy & vision of a leading #MentalHealthCharity !

If you're passionate about joining our mission to improve people’s mental health & have experience in the sector get in touch by 24 Mar👇

As you may already know, #Ramadan began on Sunday 10 March & will continue until Tuesday 9 April.

In our new blog post Hana Ahmed, who works in our homelessness service, shares her tips for working with colleagues observing this holy month.

second-step.co.uk/tips-for-worki…

#Inclusivity

Thanks Refugee Women of Bristol for joining our session on becoming psychological, adversity & trauma (PAT) informed!

Being PAT-informed is all about building trust & safety, truly hearing people's stories & empowering them in their recovery journey. Learn more: second-step.co.uk/about-us/psych…

For #InternationalWomensDay we asked our colleagues, who are the women who inspire you? Here are a few of the incredible women they nominated👇

#IWD2024 #InspireInclusion #InvestInWomen

We're heartened to see the continued support to end homelessness and recently shared the email template that Crisis shared for local MPs.

You can find this here: campaigns.crisis.org.uk/page/142013/ac…

#Homelessness #MentalHealth

Read our latest blog👉Our colleague Terry reflects on this #LGBTQHistoryMonth 's theme of medicine, exploring discrimination in healthcare & celebrating the amazing achievements of LGBTQIA+ people working in the healthcare sector to improve equality for all second-step.co.uk/equitable-care…

The UK Government is trying to pass laws that would criminalise sleeping on the streets with a fine up to £2,500.

Crisis has drafted an email for those opposing these proposals to send to their MPs, which we fully support.

Learn more: second-step.co.uk/second-step-op…

#Homelessness

We’re seeking 2 Trustees to join our Board! This is an exciting opportunity to guide the strategy & vision of a leading #MentalHealthCharity !

If you're passionate about joining our mission to improve people’s mental health & have experience in the sector get in touch by 24 Mar👇

📢New Blog: Finding your voice on #TimeToTalk Day. Jo, our Digital Comms Officer, shares her journey to genuine conversations. Join her honest reflection on supporting mental health and trying to change the 'Yeah, not too bad' response. second-step.co.uk/finding-your-v…

🗣️It's #TimeToTalk Day! Find time today for conversations about mental health. Check in on friends, family, and colleagues—even those you haven't heard from lately. Our talks with clients and partners go beyond words, sometimes it's about what's not being said. #mentalhealth

When our staff feel confident & supported in their roles, our clients benefit from more stability & consistency.

Find out how Step Together Somerset retained 100% of its staff over 12 months (Aug 22-23) by embedding trauma-informed practice: second-step.co.uk/impact-report-…

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