As the year 2025 draws to a close it is a great time to reflect on the year whilst looking to the future and creating new goals to help us move forwards.
Recovery College Principal Kerry shared a message with all students at our end of term celebration, she said "2025 has seen amazing growth in the Recovery College with increasing student numbers and more students accessing our face to face courses delivered in our bases. Seeing the Recovery community grow and our students thrive and strive towards their goals, shows how every course delivered, every conversation and every act of kindness or compassion really matters and contributes to someone's recovery story, I am so proud to be part of that journey with you all...As we look ahead to the New Year, remember: recovery is possible, and learning is a powerful tool. Keep setting small goals, keep reaching out, and keep believing in your ability to grow. The New Year is full of opportunities, and we are here to help you explore them."
Here are just a few highlights from 2025
- We hosted over 150 health walks across the Black Country with our partners at Let's Talk.
- Our Marketing Team attended 63 events including events such as Information Sessions, University Mental Health Events, MacMillan health events and more.
- We visited three faith centres with the Black Country Healthcare Spiritual Care Team, Top Church in Dudley, Quaker House in Stourbridge and Yemini Centre in West Bromwich.
- There were over 2000 sessions Face to Face and Online!
- We celebrated 10 Years of The Recovery College with staff sharing fond memories on our YouTube channel and our special Recover Together art pieces.
- Introduction of two new courses Nature Prescribing and Thriving with Autism Workshop and support group which have both been successful.
- We introduced 7 new workshops to our curriculum for students.
Below are some picture highlights from the year.
We can't wait to start our new term, see our returning students and welcome new students to the college.
Enrolment Week is next week, 5th - 9th January so make sure to email, text or call the college to ensure you are enrolled onto your chosen courses.
We wish you all the best for 2026.
The RC Team
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The Recovery College is an educational learning environment for people who have an interest in, or personal difficulties with, mental health.
All of our sessions are created with people who have lived experience of challenges with their own mental health along with carers and healthcare professionals.
You do not need any formal qualifications or experience to attend the college. All of our courses are free of charge and open to anyone, aged 18 and over.
If you would like to enrol with us here at The Recovery College, email