Time to Talk Day is the 4th February, which celebrates talking therapies, peer support groups, befriending and other mental health services. One in four of us will be affected by mental health problems and for many there is still a taboo in speaking about this, giving people feelings of isolation, loneliness and being ashamed.  

Changes Bristol has teamed up with Bristol based group, Story Slam, to host an event with live story-telling, poetry and spoken word. Anyone can take part, please just get in contact with your reading.

Entrance fee is £5 per person (free for Changes Bristol members) and all donations will go directly towards supporting Changes Bristol services in helping people in mental health distress. 

Sign up here to be sent the Zoom link and join us on the night - 
http://bit.ly/2XFuYSo

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JOINING THE SHOW
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We will be hosting the show on the video conferencing software Zoom. Once you have purchased a ticket you will be sent a Zoom link and Meeting ID to access the show. 

You can join the show via the link on basically any device. However please note that your device will need a microphone and camera if you wish to be seen/heard. 

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TAKING PART IN THE SHOW
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Anyone can come along to a show and listen to others share, but if you would like to tell a story, poem or spoken word piece (no more than 5 mins), there are 2 ways you can do that. You can either share over Zoom on the night, or submit an anonymous short piece which will be read out by the host during the show.

To share live  or submit a piece anonymously you can fill out this form here: 
http://bit.ly/3i0N0bb

Or simply email your name and piece to alex@changesbristol.org.uk 

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RULES
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There are a few simple rules. The rules are not meant to be restrictive, but are there to ensure we get to hear as many awesome pieces as possible. If you’re unsure about anything just drop us a message

• Ideally around the theme of 'Time to talk' (not essential)

• They must be told in 5 minutes.

• They can be stories, spoken word or poetry. 

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WHAT IS STORY SLAM?
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Story Slam is a live true storytelling show made up of true stories told by members of the audience. Follow the instructions below to share a story of your own, or just come along and enjoy everyone else's.

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WHO ARE CHANGES BRISTOL?
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Changes Bristol is a community based mental health charity that provides 

free peer support groups to help improve people’s mental wellbeing. Currently, they are running 9 online support groups every week and also provide a 121 phone befriending service for people who prefer not to be online. 

Before lockdown, Changes Bristol would deliver 12 support groups every week across the city and have begun reopening these where possible as well as continuing our online and phone based offerings.