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A Mental Health social movement by and for young people in Bristol, South Glos & North Somerset. For all queries email us at hello@otrbristol.org.uk

We know how challenging the EBSA journey can be fo We know how challenging the EBSA journey can be for children, young people and their families and how important it is for parent carers to feel supported too πŸ’›

This June, our Mental Health Support Team (MHST) will be joining SGPC and SEND and You for a supportive event for parent carers of children and young people with SEND experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).

We’ll be there alongside professionals from Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership to chat about the support available for families and schools, answer questions, and connect with parent carers in a welcoming and understanding space.

The event will also include:
✨ Tea, refreshments and opportunities to connect with other parent carers
✨ Early access to new EBSA wellbeing videos
✨ Information, support and signposting
✨ A small goodie bag to to take home

Book your free ticket at eventbrite.co.uk/e/cant-not-wont-tickets-1985710786416 🎫
For YMCA Mental Health Awareness Week, we visited For YMCA Mental Health Awareness Week, we visited groups in Weston, Banwell & Bleadon πŸ’š

Using conversation starter cards, we opened up honest chats around mental health, wellbeing and supporting each other. Young people also got creative making positive message badges 🀝 

Want to get involved, meet new people and take part in creative workshops like this? Come visit one of our North Somerset hubs everyone is welcome 🌈

For more information visit otrnorthsomerst.org.uk/what-we-do/hubs πŸ’»οΈ 

#otr #northsomerset #student #mentalhealth creat
We know that news of the Equality and Human Rights We know that news of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)updated Code of Practice might feel scary. 

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At OTR, all of our projects and services will always welcome and celebrate trans and non-binary young people. If you're 11-25 and LGBTQIA+ and you want to meet other young people with similar experiences, or if you're questioning your gender or sexuality, you might want to check out our Freedom groups [link]. Freedom also offers peer support for parents and carers of LGBTQIA+ people. 

If you want to learn more about the Code of Practice and what it might mean, there's a helpful guide from @genderedintelligence - tap our LinkTree in bio πŸ‘†οΈ for more, or take a look at their Instagram.
Join OTR Bristol at the fourth annual Pride in Con Join OTR Bristol at the fourth annual Pride in Construction for an evening of networking, celebration and entertainment with construction professionals from across Bristol and the South West, proudly hosted by Ridge and Partners LLP.πŸ—οΈ 

Pride in Construction is a key event in Freedom’s fundraising calendar, and something we look forward to taking part in every year. The team at Ridge, together with their brilliant partners, have really succeeded in creating an exciting and super fun networking event, while also contributing to local LGBTQIA+ awareness-raising and community-building. 🌈 

What to Expect on the Night! 

Inclusive networking with professionals from across the industry
Complimentary drink with selected ticket types
Special guest performers! 
Charity raffle featuring prizes from local businesses
Food and drinks available at the venue 

Do you work in the construction or creative industries, or are you 18+ and looking at these areas for future training or work opportunities? We’d love to see you there! πŸ’› 

Book your free ticket at eventbrite.co.uk/pride-in-construction-2026-tickets 🎫
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