Steve Baker, inHope's development and relationships manager, told BBC Bristol: "During the pandemic we just saw a huge increase in the number of people needing help and that has not come down since.

suicide and substance use — struggles that affect real people, like my own family. As the mother of a transgender adult, I know firsthand the urgent need for expanded LGBTQ+-affirming services ...

They’re wore out,” said Flager. “I had guys that are worried about their jobs because they took away from their jobs to come help these people in need. The volunteers that are out there ...