What we do
At Positive Steps Outdoors we help you take preventative steps, promoting positive mental and physical wellbeing.
As a Social Enterprise (profit with a purpose) our efforts are focused on the people we serve.
What we are about
Positive Steps Outdoors is a social enterprise born out of the vision that connecting people to the natural environment, and each other, helps individuals and teams manage life’s pressures, build sustainable networks, strengthen future resilience and deepen their affinity with the environment.
Who we are
We are people with a passion for the outdoors and 'green therapy'. We know from personal experience the benefits of taking care to visit the natural environment. These include positive mental health, feeling recharged, increased mental resilience and higher self esteem, as well as improved social connections and support networks.
How we help
People differ in their awareness of what our majestic destinations truly have to offer and in the knowledge, skills and confidence to make the most of them. Simply put Positive Steps Outdoors provide unique experiences that help people overcome barriers to engaging with the natural environment, providing the space for physical activity and mental health self care in the process.
A healthy mind set
Positive Steps Outdoors does not provide professional mental health therapy or counselling. We appreciate that mental health issues can be complex, and that some days can be tougher than others. To access information specific to mental health awareness and support we recommend the following:
AWARE, our mental health mentor, are a charity providing information on depression
and offering a 'talk to us' facility and wider support services. They also provide educational mental health and wellbeing programmes
into communities, schools, colleges and workplace settings.
Action Mental Health
provide information for those that need urgent
help. They also offer a range of mental health services
and counselling.
Public Health Agencies
”Mind Your Head” website. In particular you can access a directory
of services in your area that help improve mental health and emotional wellbeing. There is also information about services
offering advice/support on a range of issues that can have an impact on your mental health such as: alcohol, bereavement, disability, drugs, eating disorders, gambling, housing, illness, mental health, money worries, relationships, self-harm, sexuality, stress, suicide, depression and abuse.
Support is also available from you GP.
For more general advice on staying healthy we recommend you take a look at the Take 5
steps
to wellbeing initiative.
Interested?
We’re here to help!
Anyone can have poor mental health at anytime. Everyone can invest in their mental health to be better prepared to cope when times get tough. Let us help you take those positive steps now.
Your support goes a long way
Your generosity helps us fund our store of basic walking equipment for those that have none, enable transport for those for whom this is a barrier to access and reward our quality leaders to ensure great events.
