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...
Our Summer Newsletter is now LIVE! In this edition: - Hear from our Principal Kerry Wilkes - The Recovery College is turning 10! - Learn more about our brand new Nature Prescribing course - What's new for our Autumn Term? Workshops, LSA Drop Ins and a DBT Refresher session - Check out the Recovery College Hall of Fame. and much more! Cli...
August marks the beginning of Happiness Happens month. When the world feels uncertain, it's more important than ever to pause and savour the times when you feel good and happy. "For 25 years, we've been helping make the world a happier place — one smile, one celebration, and one happy moment at a time. Each August, we introduce a theme, but ou...
Recently, you may have seen the Recovery College mentioning our new Nature Prescribing course and wondered - just what is it? For starters, it's a brand new course we are very excited to introduce to prospective students in September. This course will take us through the magical season of Autumn, right up to the end of November. ...
We are excited to release our latest timetable at The Recovery College for the Black Country. With new additions such as workshops, taster sessions and brand new courses! There is something for everyone to enjoy. You can view our timetable by clicking this link: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/6f17af210b.html or Scan the QR Code on the ima...
Do you or someone you know experience mental health challenges? Come and Join us at one of our Open Days. You will learn what The Recovery College is and how we can support you on your recovery journey, meet the team, take part in a taster session from one of our most popular courses, understand the student journey and ask any questions you may hav...
This week the UK has entered its third heatwave of 2025. Amber Heat health alerts have been issued and it can be difficult to find ways to keep cool. We've compiled some tips and tricks to help you cope with the heat. One of the most important things to remember during this weather is to stay hydrated, drink enough water throughout the day to...
At The Recovery College we have partnered with Beat It Percussion to deliver Sound Relaxation sessions in previous terms. Now you can experience Sound Relaxation from the comfort of your own home by using these videos created by Beat It Percussion. Follow this link: https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/improving-my-mental-health/video...
Are you an Armed Forces Forces Veteran, Veteran family member or do you care for a veteran living in the Black Country? Tough Enough To Care are offering free mental health and emotional wellbeing training for you. Funded by Thrive Together, this project offers: Mental Health awareness training sessions 12 week programme to develop pers...
You may have seen this Advert whilst you are out and about or online, the LGBT Foundation supported by JCDecaux Community Channel, have launched a fantastic campaign - This is What a Woman Looks Like celebrating the beauty and complexity of what it means to be and look like a woman in 2025. Here's what they said in the campaign: "In ...
It's Day 5 of Men's Health Week here at the RC.What's next? It's very simple: Continue focusing on the principles of good health and well-being discussed during the week. Missed out? Head here: Day 1Day 2Day 3 Day 4 Remember to keep doing the following: Exercise, healthy eating, regular sleep patterns, stress management and mental ...
It's Day 4 of Men's Health Week and today we are talking all things TOOLKIT!We will briefly explore how you can gather tools for helping with your physical and mental health. Create your own bespoke self help package that will help make a better you. Try one of these: Daily Check-In: Take 2 minutes each morning or evening to ask yourself...
Men's Health Week continues! Today we are considering how to identify mental health challenges in men. This can broadly fall under the following categories: Behaviour, Emotional Changes, and Physical SymptomsBehaviour: Have you noticed any changes lately, within yourself or with your male friends? This could include: Withdrawing...
Day 2 of Men's Health Week sees us embrace the Can Do Challenge! This stands for:ConnectActiveNoticeDiscoverOfferConnect: Call an old friend over the phone or drop them a text. Connection is so important if you have lost your sense of belonging, or if you feel you don't know who to talk to. Pick up where you left off, a good frien...
From 9th June - 16th June it's Men's Health Week, and here at the RC we have a tonne of tips, links and general reminders to be excellent to yourself for all the men out there! It's Day 1, and today we are posing the question: Why Men's Mental Health Matters: Men's mental health is crucial because: It directly impacts well-being, r...
Loneliness Awareness Week is a campaign dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness. This year's theme, is all about reducing the stigma around this natural human emotion. So, What is Loneliness? Loneliness is a natural human emotion. We're biologically wired for social contact, and loneliness is our signal that we need more. Definition: Lon...
Get Active with Free Women's Walking Cricket Group for women aged 50 and over Every Thursday 10am-11:30am at Thimblemill REC, Thimblemill Road, Smethwick, B67 6NR. All sessions are adapted with a soft ball, come as you are in comfortable clothes and enjoy the session! To book or find out more please call on 0121 437 0033 or email wellbeing@ag...
Poetry can be an amazing outlet to express how we are feeling, provide us with inspiration and give us an opportunity to take time out. At the college we have many talented poets, writers and artists. It is amazing how the arts can help you express thoughts and feelings. One of our Facilitator team Sarah has written an awesome poem about...
Join Beat It Percussion at another venue across Sandwell for their Sound Relaxation sessions. Please get in touch if you have any questions:
CommUNITY of Performance unities people through a love of drama and singing, promoting creativity and connection. This group is for anyone aged 12+ All experience levels are welcome. Come and Join Drama or Choir or Both! Rehearsals will be taking place throughout May, June and July with a Summer concert on Saturday 26th July. Choir and Drama ...
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