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Captain Tom 100 Challenge

Apr 8, 2021

Celebrate Captain Tom’s achievements over his birthday weekend On the 6th April 2020, Captain Tom Moore set out round his garden to thank our NHS. One hundred laps later, he’d raised an incredible £38.9 million. His simple message of hope – “Tomorrow will be a good...

Walk and Talk Befriending

Mar 31, 2021

Starting this April we are happy to be expanding our Telephone Befriending service to include Walk and Talk Befriending to enjoy the benefits of the beautiful green spaces in Bristol. This will offer existing befriendees an opportunity to connect safely with someone...

Reviews for Stress Management Apps

Mar 31, 2021

April is Stress Awareness Month. As April is now approaching, we thought we would ask our staff, members and volunteers to share their reviews of any apps that they use to combat stress. HeadspaceReally good for first timers to meditation. Jargon free and easy to...

WANTED: Your Photography

Mar 3, 2021

We need your Photography Mental Health Awareness Week falls on the 10th - 16th May and the theme for 2021 is nature and the environment. We want to celebrate nature's perfect power and we NEED YOUR HELP! We would like to see how our members enjoy the environment...

St. Paul’s Peer Support Group opening

Mar 2, 2021

New Peer Support Group in St. Pauls We are excited to announce that we will be opening a NEW IN-PERSON weekly peer support group in St. Pauls starting from the 12th March. Group details: When: Every Friday from 3pm - 5pm Where: Unitarian Hall, Brunswick Square St...

Stand Up For Mental Health

Feb 17, 2021

Stand Up! For Mental Health Did you know laughter has been scientifically proven to benefit mental health? Laughing can reduce stress, improve your immune system and also release endorphins (the happy hormone). This is why we have teamed up with UTC Artist Management...

Jack’s story – LGBTQ+ group

Feb 4, 2021

In December 2020 Changes Bristol created a unique space for the LGBTQ+ community. Their online LGBTQ+ peer support group runs every Tuesday from 6.30 - 8.30pm. Jack Willis, Project Worker at Changes Bristol, shares their experiences in accessing mental health...

WANTED: Volunteer Befrienders

Jan 14, 2021

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...

Time to Talk Day Jamboree

Jan 11, 2021

Time to Talk Day Time to Talk Day is the 4th February, which celebrates talking therapies, peer support groups, befriending and other mental health services. One in four of us will be affected by mental health problems and for many there is still a taboo in speaking...