Meet our new CASS Networkers

This November we’re delighted to be welcoming two new networkers onto the CASS team. Emma Smallwood based at the Knowle West Health Park and Amber Whittet-Miller at Wellspring Settlement join Siobhan Buck at the Southmead Development Trust. We asked them a couple of questions so you can get to know your new networkers: What is…

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STAR Peer Bereavement Support

Going through a bereavement can feel isolating, like no one understands what you’re experiencing or that the world keeps turning when yours might have stopped. STAR has been running bereavement groups across Bristol since 2019, providing a safe and supportive volunteer-led space for people going through a bereavement. From one group, the network of volunteer…

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World Mental Health Day 2022

October the 10th is World Mental Health Day This year the theme is make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority. It’s important to ask questions around why, as a society, we don’t prioritise mental health in the same way we might physical health. How do we get to a place where if…

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Black History Month 2022

Time for Change: Actions Not Words   October is Black History Month, and the theme for 2022 is “Time for Change: Action, Not Words.” Action Not Words emphasises how recognising the existence of racism and discrimination is not enough; we must actively embed anti-racism work within our institutions and personal actions. That includes the work…

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The Cost of Living Crisis

Support for the cost-of-Living Crisis in Bristol The cost-of-living crisis is causing difficulties for lots of people right now with the price of everyday items rising. We’ve put together a list of places you can get help in Bristol, including financial grants, advice or just someone to chat things through with. It’s important that we…

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Work with us in Inner and East Bristol!

We have an exciting opportunity to drive change in Bristol by joining the CASS team as a Community Engagement Worker for Inner City and East Bristol. CASS is a unique service that works with community, equality and faith groups to improve knowledge, confidence and awareness of mental health and emotional wellbeing, and improve links to…

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