Join Strength and Balance Exercise Classes across Sandwell. Here is a timetable, find a session that suits you.  Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions. Download PDF File Here The RC Team -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

 Join Riverside for a Community Litter picking day in West Bromwich Wednesday 12th March 10am-12pm Meeting on The Ridgacre Car Park, New Gas Street, West Bromwich, B70 0NP All equipment will be provided The RC Team -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

February marks the beginning of LGBT+ History Month, Over the past 20 years, since the first UK LGBT+ History Month in 2005, this awareness month gives opportunity to highlight the things LGBT+ people in all their diversity have achieved throughout history in all areas of life. LGBT+ History Month was founded by Schools Out ...

Hello and Welcome to Spring Term at The Recovery College. Welcome back to our students and a warm welcome to anyone joining us for the first time! Our Staff Team have been working hard over the winter break to prepare for our Spring Term.  Our Facilitators have been finalising new courses, and preparing for delivery, Our Admin Team have spent ...

At the Lets Chat Hub everyone's welcome, so pop in for a cuppa and a chat! There are many activities taking place at the Lets Chat Hub which is based at West Bromwich Bus Station. Groups and Activities such as Art and Craft Clubs, a Grief and Loss support group, Men's Mental Health Group which offers friendship and support for men struggl...

Come along and meet people who can offer self-care help and support. Join in a variety of sessions including Sound Meditation,  Mental Health Awareness, Self-care for carers and support for parents. Event Details are below: 30th January 3:30pm Beacon Centre, Wolverhampton Road East, Wolverhampton, WV4 6AZ The RC Team --------------------------...

Walsall College has a short course available in February that has a guaranteed job interview with Babcock International Group, preparing people for an exciting role in automotive manufacturing within the defence industry.  This short course takes place at the Wisemore Campus in the centre of Walsall and will take place Monday to Friday fo...

Sometimes it can be really difficult to fall asleep. Sleep problems are common, and the reasons we struggle to sleep changes throughout our lives.   Did you know that we spend approximately a third of our lives asleep? Sleep is an essential and involuntary process, without which we cannot function effectively. Sleeping helps to repai...

Continuing our Day in the Life of series, Meet Dhiren, one of our facilitators!  At the Recovery College our team comes from a range of diverse professional backgrounds. Everyone brings their own lived experience into their roles, Dhiren began his journey working at the RC towards the end of 2024 and he is fitting right in!  Describe...

Come and join these fun, free workshops and learn new arts and crafts skills.  These workshops are currently taking place in a host of libraries throughout Sandwell, they are arts in health workshops which aim to support your mental health and wellbeing.  STEP ON is for adults 18+, free of charge and is a weekly provision t...

Cost of Living event to offer you support and advice during this time  The event is taking place at South Staffs Community Hub, Wednesbury on Tuesday 14th January, 10am-12pm  They have lots of support and advice from different organisations attending for support during the winter months, please see the poster below.  T...

For Youth aged 13 to 21 - Are you interested in Healthcare? Do you want to know more about hospitals and community services? The purpose of this Youth Space is to give young people a voice, an opportunity to help shape future services and a way to meet other young people with similar interests Opportunity to volunteer and gain work experience ...

Sandwell Talking Therapies Plus is a free and confidential service for individuals 18 and older who live in Sandwell. We provide support for mental health challenges, like anxiety, stress, depression and bereavement.  The therapists are kind and understanding and will never judge you. They are prepared to help in a way that works best for you,...

This is a question that many people ask. We all experience Mental Health challenges in our lives. We have created The RC Hub to support you on your mental health journey. The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource library, for people living in the Black Country and beyond. It is ever-growing with new activities...

At the Recovery College our team has expanded over the last year. Everyone brings their own strengths, personalities and lived experience. As our team grows we want to help you get to know us! Introducing the Fabulous Freya one of the newer members of the RC team.  Describe your Job Role here at the college My role within the Recover...

At The Recovery College it is important to celebrate our successes, big or small. The month of January is often used as a time to reflect on the year that has passed whilst looking to the future and creating new goals to help us move forwards. As we move into a New Year and New Term at The Recovery College, we reflect on our successes fro...

 Whilst the festive period can be a joyous time for some for others this time of year can feel more stressful.  If you struggle with mental health over the festive period, we have written this blog post for you to come to when you need support whilst The Recovery College is closed. Some things you can do to keep yourself we...

Walsall College has a number of *free courses taking place in the new year that are aimed at supporting anyone who is aged 19+, claiming benefits or on a low income to get into work. These short courses are designed to provide people with all the information and knowledge needed to work in specific areas, with some having a guaranteed job interview...

The latest edition of the Recovery College Newsletter has just gone LIVE In this edition: Read a message from our Principal Kerry and one of our Deputy Principals Liane.Meet our new Learning Support Assistant team.Tips to help you Thrive through WinterThe Recovery College Hall of FameLinks to our YouTube and other social mediaand more! If...

Holiday Activities are a brilliant way to try new things, make new friends and learn new skills. There is plenty of choice including sports, music, dance, art, drama, cooking, days out and much more. Check out the Go Play Sandwell website to see what activities are in your area!  . The Go Play activities are running throughout the year ac...