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GUEST ARTICLE: The importance of accurate representation of mental health in the media – An article by Izzy Jackson
The way in which the media represents people’s experiences of mental illness has been criticised as inaccurate and harmful. People with mental health conditions are often portrayed in horror, police procedurals, and thrillers as dangerous- the perpetrators of violent...
5 Reasons to Volunteer at a Peer Support Group
At Changes Bristol, we run weekly peer support groups designed to help offer encouragement, support and guidance to anyone in the community who is facing mental distress, or simply wants to share what is on their mind. Our peer support groups are completely free, and...
New in-person Women of Colour group starting 13th March, 10:30am – 12:30pm
We are happy to announce our first ever in person group for Women of Colour. If you are a woman of colour, we invite you to sign up or drop in to take a step towards your self care. This is a free session in a friendly and confidential space for you to talk about...
NEW Student Placement Opportunities (Summer and Year Long)
Changes Bristol are looking for students to join our small, dedicated team. Your time will be split between facilitating various Peer Support Groups, helping with the Befriending service and providing administrative support to the organisation. This is a flexible role...
Joy Hacks Workshop – Tuesday 19th March 6-7:30pm
Look out for this exciting Joy Hacks Workshop we have coming up, run by @petethetemp. Joy Hacks is a fun and practical exploration of mental resilience and self-induced joy. You will be guided through meditation and physical exercises (all accessible/adaptable), with...
NEW: in-person LGBTQIA+ group starting 7th March, 6-8pm
We're pleased to announce that we're running a trial of an in-person LGBTQIA+ support group, which will take place on the first Thursday of each month for the next three months. When is it taking place? 7th March 4th April 2nd May What time? 6:00 – 8:00pm Where is...
WE ARE HIRING: Volunteer Coordinator
WE ARE NOW HIRING! We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our small and vibrant team at a time when our service is more important than ever. The Charity has expanded substantially over the last 2 years and the role of Volunteer Coordinator will work...
Guest Article: Benefits of Support Groups for Mental Health
The following article was kindly submitted by Hayley Broughton-McKinna who is the Training Director at PMAC, who specialises in designing and delivering bespoke workplace training to organisations across the UK. Benefits of Support Groups for Mental Health Emotional...
Trustee Role Available: Treasurer
Changes Bristol is a small and vibrant Charity that is growing and adapting to Bristol’s needs. We provide peer support for mental health in the form of structured peer support groups, befriending service and nature wellbeing groups. Our services are free of charge...
2023 Christmas Big Give!
Double your donation to Changes Bristol in the Big Give’s Christmas match funding campaign! We are so excited to be taking part in this year's campaign to raise £5,000 in just 1 week! Between the 28th November to 5th December, any donations made to us will be doubled....
NEW WELLBEING GROUP ANNOUNCEMENT: Lawrence Weston – Starts Thursday 5th October
With the ever-changing environment in Lawrence Weston, the community has been, and still is experiencing a lot of changes, amongst everything else life has to throw at us. We want to give the people of Lawrence Weston opportunities to express themselves; With a new...
NEW GROUP ANNOUNCEMENT: Men of Colour support group – Starting on Thursday 4th October
As we keep striving to provide peer support and mental health support to Bristol's many diverse communities, we welcome and mark black history month with the launch of our new Men of Colour support group, which will begin on Wednesday 4th October at St Paul's Learning...
WANTED – Telephone Befriending Volunteers
Could you be a volunteer befriender? Are you a good listener? Got an ear to lend? If you are able to commit to one or two hours a week this might be the perfect opportunity for you. Changes Bristol is recruiting volunteers to support the running of our telephone...
GROUP ANNOUNCEMENT – Thursday 2:30pm-4:30pm St Paul’s group is moving to St Werburghs
WELLBEING GROUP ANNOUNCEMENT Our wellbeing support group on Thursdays at 2:30 - 4:30 at the St Paul's Advice Centre is moving to the St Werburghs Community Centre from this week. The group will still be taking place on the same day and time going forward. The new...
We need your votes!
This October, Changes Bristol are participating in the Discount Promo Codes charity poll in the hopes of winning a donation! All we need is to get the most votes by the end of the month. Voting for Changes Bristol is: Free There is no need to sign up or enter any...
Clothes Swap
Due to popular demand, Changes 'Waste Not Clothes Swap' is back, bigger and better than before! We are collaborating with Sustainable Fashion Week to bring a two day long Clothes Swap. Where? Sparks Ground Floor (the old M&S building), 78 Broadmead, Bristol, BS1...
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