Wear It Green Day – Standing Together for Mental Health 💚 As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, our team went all in on the Green Theme – and the energy across our Dudley, Sandwell, and Walsall bases was incredible!  From green outfits and to self care themed games, mindfulness sessions, and creative expression activities, the day was packe...

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...

Since 2001 the Mental Health Foundation have been bringing the UK together to focus on getting good mental health. This year the theme for the week is Community. At The Recovery College we are privileged to have a community of Students, Volunteers, Partners and Staff where we each have a vital role in making our community so spe...

Today we have a new Day in the Life Of.. with Quiz Master/ Riddle Extraordinaire Ravi!  What is your job role at the college? I'm a Facilitator At the Recovery College we have a really great team of dedicated facilitators who make your recovery journey as smooth and as friendly as possible. What do you enjoy about your role? "I enjoy facilitat...

It's Enrolment Week! Our Summer Term is nearly here.. Before the start of each Recovery College term we have Enrolment Week, this is when we ask you to send your course choices for the upcoming Summer Term. If you are a current student this will have been discussed in your End of Term Review, but if you are a new student this will ha...

It's been a great month at The Recovery College, full of Open Days, Celebrations, Co-Production and End of Term Reviews.  This week the Recovery College Staff team met for a Spring Away Day. We discussed strategy, directions and priorities for the entire team. We also got to build some award worthy structures out of straws and LEGO! It wa...

One of the difficulties with stress is that people experience stress in different ways. This contributes to stress manifesting itself differently. Stress isn't avoidable but it is manageable, keeping a stress relief toolkit can be a great coping strategy to support you. Today you can read what Kirstie keeps inside her toolkit. Perhaps this can give...

Although our Spring Term has come to an end there are still ways for you to attend the college during our break.  We will be delivering weekly Recover Together sessions and Health Walks across all four areas of the Black Country. These sessions are a great way to stay connected and continue to build on your learning from our Spring Term. Our L...

The Help for Heroes, Veterans Moving Forwards course has been designed by Veterans for Veterans. This course is suitable for all military Veterans, regardless of when or where they served. By the end of the course, students should understand the true impact of their military experience and be equipped with the right skills to move forward in their ...

Our new Recovery College Newsletter is now live! https://heyzine.com/flip-book/20a22d8f5d.html In this edition: Read a Spring Summary from Recovery College Principal Kerry WilkesFind out more about our Instagram page and how to follow usWe have 4 Open Days coming up - check out the newsletter for more informationVisit our iconic Hall of FameDiscove...

What have we been up to in the month of March? As the weather has improved it's been great to get back out in the sun and use our Garden areas. The course is in full swing across our 4 bases and staff and students are working hard to make these spaces amazing.  if you are interested in gardening, as a beginner or an expert and are pa...

We are excited to release our latest timetable for 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:  Summer Timetable for The Recovery College  If you would prefer a...

Here at the Recovery College we are super proud of our hard working team, and we want to celebrate them and help you learn more about what we do.  What is your job role and what subjects do you cover? I am Digital Officer at the Recovery College, covering all things marketing: including the Recovery College's presence on Facebook, YouTube and ...

The Recovery College for the Black Country is excited to announce our next round of Open Days to welcome prospective new students! These events provide an opportunity for you to learn more about The Recovery College and how we support mental health through education and collaborative learning. Open Days will be held across Sandwell, Wolverhamp...

At The Recovery College facilitators play a huge part in shaping courses, providing feedback and bringing their lived experience to inform the College's policies and approaches. Today we are chatting to Hazel.  What is your job role and what subjects do you cover? Hi I'm Hazel and I am one of the facilitators at the Recovery College. As a faci...

It's been a great month here at The Recovery College, As we enter the second half of our term lets reflect on the successes of February.  At the start of February the marketing team hosted a Time to Talk Day event online. Time to Talk Day is a day for friends, families, communities and workplaces to come together to talk, listen...

The Recovery College for the Black Country has launched on Instagram! On this account you'll find updates on events, courses, hear from our students, plus chances to meet our amazing team. It is important that we stay connected with our students and this will be another platform for you to get in touch with us and see important updates.  ...

Here at the Recovery College we have a really great team of dedicated facilitators who make your recovery journey as smooth and as friendly as possible. Next in our Day in the Life of series, Meet Stuart one of our fabulous facilitators.. Can you describe your job role as a Facilitator Hi I'm Stuart and I am a Facilitator with the Recovery College....

Here at the Recovery College we are super proud of our hard working team, and we feel that it's time to celebrate them, and put some names to faces.  Meet Sarah, one of our Learning Support Assistants! Describe your job role here at the college  My role is Learning Support Assistant in the college. I co-deliver courses with the facilitato...

At The Recovery College we have a great Marketing Team made up of Stevie, our deputy principal, Ed our digital officer and Me (Lauren) Digital Marketing and Engagement Assistant.  Next in our Day in the Life of Series, It's my turn to share what my role is at The Recovery College. We do this series to help you get to know us! Describe your Job...