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    World Mental Health Day: Myths vs Facts

    World Mental Health Day 2025 Myths vs Facts

    For the second instalment of our World Mental Health Day campaign we are considering Myths Vs Facts around mental health.  Myth 1: You only have to take care of your mental health if you have a mental health condition.  Fact: This isn't true! Everyone can benefit from actively supporting their mental and physical well-being...

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    World Mental Health Day this Friday!

    World Mental Health Day 2025

    This week, the Recovery College for the Black Country will be running a mini campaign for World Mental Health Day, which is this Friday, 10th October. The theme this year is: Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and EmergenciesSet by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), the theme highlights the importance of ensuri...

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    Sonia Kumar, MP, visits The Recovery College!

    SK_Visit_to_DY1 Sonia Kumar MP for Dudley pictured with Kerry Wilkes, Principal, Liane Howe Deputy Principal and Jim Cole Divisional Director of Older Adults for BCHFT NHS

    It was great to be visited by Sonia Kumar, MP for Dudley last week at DY1 Community Centre.  Sonia joined us to learn more about our Recovery College and the work Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are doing to transform our Older Adult mental health services across the Black Country.  Following the visit, Sonia ...

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    Wellbeing Drop In - West Bromwich

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    Join Natwest for a Wellbeing Drop-In with Healthy Sandwell, Alzheimer's society and Stop for Life Sandwell Date: Wednesday 8th October 2025 Address: NatWest, 309 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8LX Download PDF File Here The RC Team -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

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    World Menopause Day Black Country events

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    Join NOWT at the double decker bus in New Square Shopping Centre in West Bromwich for mini health checks and talks all things women's health. You will be joined by a range of experts like The Menopause School. Come and have a chat, grab some freebies! Everyone is welcome.  Friday 17th October, 10am – 4pm, New Square Shopping Centre, West Bromw...

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    Black History Month 2025

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    October marks the beginning of Black History Month. The theme for Black History Month UK 2025 is "Standing Firm in Power and Pride," a powerful tribute to the resilience, strength, and unwavering commitment to progress that defines the Black community across the globe. This year, the theme highlights the profound contributions made by Black pe...

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    The Recovery College Celebrates 10 Years of Service!

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    The Recovery College reaches it's tenth year!  To celebrate we have reached out to key figures from the Trust to ask them: What value does The Recovery College bring to Black Country Healthcare and the wider community? Interviewees include Melvena Anderson, Deputy Director at Black Country Healthcare NHS Trust, Kuli Kaur Wilson, Chief Strategy...

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    Just Straight Talk Sandwell Activities

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    Our 'Wednesbury Workshop' group will be moving to Wednesbury Library to accommodate more activities and neurodivergent inclusion - Tuesdays - 1:30pm at Wednesbury Library, Walsall Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9EH. This starts from 14th October.  Just while you wait isa mental wellbeing group with fun activities games and advice, Every Thursda...

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    Join our next Information Session next Friday!

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    Our next Information Session will be next Friday 3rd October.  These will take place at Quayside House, Rounds Green Road, Oldbury, B69 2DG every other Friday 12:30pm – 1:30pm.  You can also join us via Zoom. You will receive a warm welcome from the marketing team, with a short presentation and Q+A session. Everyone is welcome: this appli...

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    Into Employment Training Course in Dudley

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    Sharing on behalf of Healthier Futures Dudley: As part of the Adult and Community Learning (ACL) programme, we're now recruiting for our next "Into Employment" course – a dynamic, hands-on pathway designed to help local residents step confidently into careers within Dudley MBC and NHS. 🌟 Into Employment – Unlocking Potential 📍 Location: Brierl...

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    DBT Refresher Drop in Session

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    These drop in sessions are an opportunity for those who have previously had DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) to reflect on and discuss the successes and challenges you have experienced with using your DBT skills. Bring along any questions about DBT for us to answer and discuss as a group. The sessions will be co-facilitated by Recovery Coll...

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    Repair Cafe by Urban Hax

    Repair Cafe by Urban Hax

    Repair Café Walsall is a project by Urban Hax CIC aimed at creating a community space where people can bring broken household items, electronics, and clothing to be repaired by skilled volunteers.The initiative focuses on reducing waste, sharing skills, and fostering community connection. The official opening will be on 27th September 10am - 2...

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    Let's Talk About Loneliness Course at Bloxwich Launchpad

    Bloxwich Launchpad Loneliness Course

    Bloxwich Launchpad is a brand-new digital skills and business incubation centre in the heart of Bloxwich. The Recovery College has been providing information and taster sessions with the launchpad throughout 2024 - present. Now the Launchpad has fully opened, we are excited to announce we will be running a six week course with the Le...

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    World Suicide Prevention Day - Useful helpline and Support Services

    World Suicide Prevention Day - Final

     It's the final day of our World Suicide Prevention campaign. To recap, we have covered the following subjects:Myths Vs FactsHow to talk to someone who is strugglingSigns of Suicide Risk and how to respondPlease refer back to our earlier blogs for more info on each of these topics.Today we are looking at the helplines and support services that...

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    World Suicide Prevention Day: Signs of suicide risk and how to respond

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    For today's World Suicide Prevention Day post we are looking at - What are the warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide?These can include: Behavioural Signs Searching for ways to end their life (online, with means, etc.) Withdrawing from friends, family, or activities they once enjoyed Giving away prized possessions or getting affa...

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    World Suicide Prevention Day: How to Talk to someone who is struggling

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    Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Here at the Recovery College we have rolled out information, hints and tips throughout the week. Yesterday we focused on Myths vs Facts of suicide and today, we are looking at how to talk to someone you are worried about, and who may have suicidal thoughts. Here are 5 practical tips for starting a conversation...

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    World Suicide Prevention Day : Myths vs Facts surrounding suicide

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    For the second instalment leading up to World Suicide Prevention Day, we are looking at Myths Vs Facts surrounding suicide. Here's a clear myths vs. facts list about suicide, based on mental health research and guidance from key organisations.Myth 1 - Talking about suicide will put the idea in someone's headFact - Talking openly and ...

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    New Information Sessions for September - November!

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    News! Our wonderful Information Sessions are restarting for the Autumn term. These will take place at Quayside House, Rounds Green Road, Oldbury, B69 2DG every other Friday 12:30pm – 1:30pm commencing the 19th September until 14th November. You can also join us via Zoom. You will receive a warm welcome from the marketing team, with a short presenta...

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    Ideal for All Charity

    Ideal for All

    Ideal for All is a user-led charity and social enterprise working to make life better for disabled, elderly and vulnerable people and their carers. We are pleased to share their weekly schedule of activities, taking place across: Smethwick, Oldbury, Wednesbury, West Bromwich and Tipton. Everything from Garden Peer Support sessions through...

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    World Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday

    World Suicide Prevention Day

    World Suicide Prevention Day – Wednesday, 10th September This week, the Recovery College for the Black Country will be shining a light on suicide prevention. Together, we can create hope, support, and understanding in our communities. The theme this year is: Change the Narrative. Throughout the week, and especially on Wednesday, we'll be focusing o...

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