supporting people to live more independently

Step One supports people to live more independently

We encourage people to take a first step to being in control of their future and fulfilling their potential.

We encourage people to take a first step to being in control of their future and fulfilling their potential

We are Step One.

We work with a diverse range of people who may have a mental health issue and/or a hidden disability such as an autism spectrum condition.

Our supportive staff work in the community and at our dedicated facilities, including a newly refurbished hospital and supported living residences.

Part of our approach is considering a person’s wider wellbeing which could be affecting their mental health, their ability to work, or to be a part of their community.

As well as supporting individuals, the ‘BeWell@StepOne’ project aims to support communities and businesses to understand and support their own, and other’s, mental health and wellbeing through online and face-to-face learning opportunities and supportive groups.

We are a Devon-based charity with over 80 years’ experience in providing specialised support throughout the county.

Do you, or does someone else, need help now?

What We Do

Find out more about our projects across Devon

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Postpartum Depression in Males

July 28, 2021

Postpartum depression (PPD) is also defined as an episode of major depressive disorder (MDD) that begins shortly after the birth of a child. It’s commonly

Step 4 Guidelines and Tips to Cope with ‘Freedom’ Anxiety

July 21, 2021

The government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response: Summer 2021’ detailing the final roadmap step (Step 4) as we transition out of lockdown. Is Step 4

Clare, OT at Cypress Hospital says don't suffer in silence, talk toi someone about your mental health concerns

Meet Clare our Occupational Therapist at Cypress

July 14, 2021

Good Care Month Good Care Month is hosted by Herts Good Care and has since grown into a nationwide awareness month honouring all of the

"The service I have received has been exemplary and I would recommend it to anyone. All the staff have obviously been highly trained and are all at the best of their professions. It has sped up my recovery and particularly my sense of wellbeing."

"I was given kindness, care and compassion as soon as I arrived. Things are still fragile but there is light now. There's no way I could have got through this without the help and support I received."

"With the support that we have provided, Step One is now the benchmark for all other providers worked for in Devon."

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We are delighted that our team from the BeWell project have been recognised as a HOPE Facilitator by Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust!

We are grateful for such positive feedback 💚

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We are giving all of our Community Support Workers, at Step One, a shout out this #ThankYouThursday

We cannot thank you enough for the amazing care you continue to give all of our service users, you are valued and very appreciated 💚

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28 Jul

Reminder: you are imperfect, sometimes you may not succeed, but you are always worthy of love and belonging 💚

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28 Jul

This #WellnessWednesday we are raising awareness of anxiety and postpartum depression as @athurcauty's new documentary, 'Man Down', sheds light on these particular conditions by raising concerns about the lack of support available to new fathers 💚

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