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    National Coming Out Day 2023

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    Today is National Coming Out Day, celebrated every year on the 11th October. To celebrate being unique and true to yourself. Raising visibility of the LGBTQ+ community an showing that every experience of coming out in the LGBTQ+ community is different an not all the same. Supporting each other whilst acknowledging the ...
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    World Mental Health Day 2023

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    Today is the 10th October which is World Mental Health Day, a day where we raise awareness of mental health and how we can look after it. This years theme is 'Mental Health is a Universal Human Right.' Giving us the chance to open up and talk about mental health with either family, friends and colleagues. Whilst knowing how to a...
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    World Mental Health Day with Wolverhampton Library

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    Come along to Wolverhampton Library on the 10th October, to join the activities they are having for World Mental Health Day. At Wolverhampton Central Library, Snow Hill, Wolverhampton WV1 3AX Wellbeing City Walking Tour at 10am till 11.30am - Join them for a fun tour around some of the iconic buildings of the city centre. Get moving and m...
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    Black History Month 2023

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    The month of October is Black History Month, a month that gives us the opportunity to learn and understand more about Black history, to celebrate black culture, heritage and achievements. This years theme is 'Celebrating our Sisters.' Throughout this month we will be sharing events taking place in local communities across the Black Countr...
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    Unspoken Word - The Next Chapter

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    (Un)spoken word is the name given to poetry events Black Country Healthcare held in 2021 and 2022 and their first published volume of poetry, launched on World Poetry Day 2023. They chose the name (un)spoken word because talking about mental health, wellbeing and life can sometimes be difficult and remain unspoken. Join them on World Mental Health ...
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    World Suicide Prevention Day Events

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    By creating hope through action, Black Country Healthcare aim to bring people together across the Black Country to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention along with the impacts suicide can have on those left behind. Providing professional advice on suicide prevention from Black Country Healthcare clinicians and h...
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    World Suicide Prevention Day Events

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    All these events are brought to you by the community inclusion team, at the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation. To bring people together across the Black Country, to raise awareness of suicide and suicide prevention. Receive professional advice from our clinicians as well as partner organisations, giving you the opportunity to discus...
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    Alcohol Awareness Week, Wolverhampton

    Alcohol Awareness Week, Wolverhampton
    Alcohol Awareness Week activities and events 3-9 July 2023 Alcohol Awareness Week provides a unique opportunity to raise awareness of the support available, Recovery Near You, the City of Wolverhampton Council and key partner organisations will be holding a series of events across the city, including providing free liver health checks and Hepatitis...
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    International Pride Month - Week 3

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    To celebrate Pride Month, and all the incredible achievements of our students, we are also running an LGBTQ+ Pride event at The Recovery College this Wednesday between 1:30pm – 3pm. There will be a chance to bring your own food and drink, participate in a themed Quiz and check out a showcase of student work. We want you to be proud of who you ...
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    International Pride Month - Week 2

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    Pride Month with this years theme being 'Behind the Lens' we are celebrating the LGBTQ+ people in the film and TV industry, whilst increasing people's knowledge of the contributions they make. Throughout the month we will be celebrating Pride. So keep an eye out on our socials and blogs as we will be sharing and highlighting, what's going on across...
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    LGBTQ+ Pride event at the Recovery College

    LGBTQ+ Pride Event
    To celebrate Pride Month, and all the incredible achievements of our students, we are running an LGBTQ+ Pride event at The Recovery College next Wednesday between 1:30pm – 3pm. There will be a chance to bring your own food and drink, participate in a themed Quiz and check out a showcase of student work. We want you to be proud of who you are, celeb...
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    International Pride Month - Week 1

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    Pride Month with this years theme being 'Behind the Lens' we are celebrating the LGBTQ+ people in the film and TV industry, whilst increasing people's knowledge of the contributions they make. Throughout the month we will be celebrating Pride. So keep an eye out on our socials and blogs as we will be sharing and highlighting, what's going on across...
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    National Carers Week

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    This week is National Carers Week (5th - 11th June 2023) By raising awareness of caring and the challenges that come along with caring. Highlighting and recognising the contributions they make in our communities today. 💙 Looking for further support? Here are a few carer support organisations. Home | Carers Week Carers: help and support - Citizens A...
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    Volunteers Week

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    This week is Volunteers Week (1st - 7th June) and we are taking the opportunity to thank all our volunteers and friends of members at The Recovery College and in our communities. We appreciate everything you have supported us in from co-facilitating in sessions, to volunteering your time in the Moodle group and so much more. Thank you to the member...
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    International Pride Month

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    Pride Month with this years theme being 'Behind the Lens' we are celebrating the LGBTQ+ people in the film and TV industry, whilst increasing people's knowledge of the contributions they make. Throughout the month we will be celebrating Pride. So keep an eye out on our socials and blogs as we will be sharing and highlighting, what's going on across...
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    Mental Health Awareness Week: Anxiety, Day 5

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    Mental Health Awareness Week this year is focused on anxiety and how we can increase people's awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem.It's our last day of the mini campaign, so we wanted this to be a good one for you. We know the journey of tackling anxiety ...
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    Mental Health Awareness Week: Anxiety, Day 4

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    Mental Health Awareness Week this year is focused on anxiety and how we can increase people's awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem.As we progress throughout this week, we are looking at websites and resources that can help you combat anxiety. There is a lot ou...
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    Mental Health Awareness Week: Anxiety, Day 3

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    Mental Health Awareness Week this year is focused on anxiety and how we can increase people's awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem.To encourage more dialogue and to help you find more resources, this week we are sharing helpful websites that will assist in you...
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    Mental Health Awareness Week: Anxiety, Day 2

    Mental Health Awareness Week: Day 2
    Mental Health Awareness Week this year is focused on anxiety and how we can increase people's awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem. This week we are highlighting helpful websites that can help you overcome your anxiety and get you back on track. Today we ...
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    Mental Health Awareness Week: Anxiety

    Mental Health Awareness Week: Anxiety
    Anxiety is a normal emotion in us all, but sometimes it can get out of control and become a mental health problem.Mental Health Awareness Week this year is focused on anxiety and how we can increase people's awareness and understanding of anxiety by providing information on the things that can help prevent it from becoming a problem.If you wou...
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