By Lauren O'Connor on Friday, 10 January 2025
Category: Help in the Community

New Sandwell Talking Therapies Plus

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, by phone, video, email or face to face in a community location that you will feel comfortable.

Click here for the website: Talking Therapies Plus - Communities in Sync

 The service aims to support underserved communities in Sandwell. Underserved communities may include: Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, refugees and migrants, LGBTQ+ people, older adults and men.

To do this they take a flexible, creative and culturally appropriate approach to delivering Talking Therapies, for example providing access to therapists with a range of language skills and matching service users to therapists with similar backgrounds.

How to access help: 

Step 1 - Reach out

You can self-refer or ask your GP, health professional or community organisation to refer you, 

You can also contact the Single Point of Access from Monday to Friday 9am-5pm by phone 07717680965.

Step 2 - An initial phone call

You will receive a phone call to find out if the services is right for you. During the call you can plan how they can best help you to feel better.

Step 3 - Begin your therapy

After the initial phone call assessment they will suggest the best options, keeping in mind what works best for you.

To get started click this link: Talking Therapies Plus - Communities in Sync

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0121 543 4061. 

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