Changes Bristol is a Peer Support Mental Health Charity, a peer-led non-profit organisation and a unique recovery service for those in mental distress. The aim of Changes service is to provide an opportunity for those suffering from mental distress to move from isolation, withdrawal and dependency to becoming active and contributing members of their immediate and wider community. WHAT CHANGES BRISTOL DO: Changes Bristol has been running mental health peer support services in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and BANES since 2003 and as a registered charity, since 2007, with the charity's expertise helping more and more people each year. We have a number of tiers to our services including weekly peer support groups; specialist peer support groups; 1 to 1 peer befriending; and educational activities providing courses and presentations to organisations and businesses about mental health awareness, Mental Health First Aid and how to set up peer support networks. We are currently providing essential peer support online and face to face group support through the pandemic. The meetings are a safe, non-judgemental, confidential and empathetic environment to talk with others who want to improve their mental wellbeing. We aim to remove barriers for those needing support. Our ethos is to help people to help themselves and to provide a space for people to make positive changes in their lives. We have many volunteering opportunities with over 70 volunteers helping the charity at the present time. Contact us: Fundraising or Corporate support: Alex@changesbristol.org.uk Volunteering or Support groups: Service@changesbristol.org.uk Peer Befriending 1 to 1 service: Befriending@changesbristol.org.uk https://www.facebook.com/changesbristolcharity https://twitter.com/changesbristol http://www.changesbristol.org.uk