We’re proud to host this extended piece of writing from RK, who has been supported by OTR. It’s a fascinating exploration of mental health and art, and how creating art can help the healing process. Thank you RK for sending this in and allowing us to host such a thoughtful piece. Please note: This piece […]
OTR’s Hubs provide a space to drop-in and chat about all things wellbeing – and also to navigate the groups and support on offer not only from OTR, but from other places around Bristol and South Glos too. This summer, we’re really pleased to welcome some friends from other organisations into the Bristol Hubs. Here’s […]
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week this week (14-20th May), and this year the theme is stress. At OTR’s Mentality Project, we wanted to challenge this theme, and instead of talking about how bad stress is – and how negative it can be – we instead wanted to share some things we collectively do to de-stress. […]
Strengths are different to skills or talents – strengths are qualities that we have that make up our character. Things like ‘calm’, ‘adventurous’, ‘loyal’. At OTR we often talk about ‘building our strengths’… but what does this actually mean? We can call on our strengths to help us and help others. Knowing what our strengths are can support […]
15-17? Need something to do this summer? NCS is a 3-4 week experience that helps build confidence and self belief. Live away from home, develop skills and meet amazing people. Food, accommodation and activities all included. 👌 ℹ Find out more: OTR hosts an NCS taster session 12th May 11am-1pm!
The OTR Hubs provide a space to drop-in, have a chat and learn more about OTR. In the last few weeks we’ve been running ‘taster sessions’ during our Monday Hubs; a chance to find out about the various groups and projects we offer. Here’s our upcoming line-up for taster sessions across April, May and June: […]
It’s Stress Awareness Month! We can often think that stress is a sign of us being weak or unhealthy. But, stress can be a pretty normal and totally healthy reaction to a number of life things, and a sign that there are things that we care about. We’ve made a new zine where we unpack […]
We’re looking forward to hosting a pop-up Hub in Knowle on 27th March. Come and see us!
We’ve got loads of stuff going on over at Inspiration Works over Easter. Here’s our timetable of fun stuff we’re hosting – come along! [click to enlarge] You can find out more about Inspiration Works here.
We’re really looking forward to hosting this month. Please help us spread the word by sharing this poster with your friends and networks! RSVP on Facebook
Zinnia is a Peer Navigator at OTR and has written a blog about getting closer to nature – and it can be way simpler than you may think! Check out the ideas below… ALSO: Our self-help zine this month is alllll about nature. You can download and print it, or come along to one of […]
PRESS RELEASE Off the Record Bristol (OTR) is pleased to be working with Community Children’s Health Partnership led by Sirona care & health CIC, to deliver mental health information and support to young people across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. OTR, which has been established since 1965, delivers free and confidential mental health support for young people – including group work, one-to-one […]