This year's theme for Black History Month is "Reclaiming Narratives," and marks a significant shift towards recognising and correcting the narratives of Black history and culture. Across the Black Country and Birmingham there are events marking Black History Month.   At Wolverhampton Art Gallery, you can visit an exhibition titled 'A...

 Next in our RC Hub Highlights series, Lets dive into this tab - Accessing Help in My Community. In this blog post you can find information about where to find your local food bank, Blooming Menopause Community Group in Sandwell and more. So, What is the RC Hub? The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource librar...

Hello and Welcome to our Autumn 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 summer break to prepare for the Autumn Term... Our Facilitators have been finalising new courses, and preparing for delivery, Our Admin Team have spent ...

Sometimes the hardest words to say are the most important. This year's World Suicide Prevention Day campaign carries a crucial message: "Change the Narrative on Suicide."  At The Recovery College, we feel it is important to signpost and share different organisations across the Black Country and national organisations that can support...

 This newsletter has been created as a way of providing support and information around nature for health and wellbeing in the West Midlands. It features a snapshot of the amazing work being done in the West Midlands connecting people and nature, upcoming events across the West Midlands and any training opportunities within ...

Spend the afternoon at this music group at Sons of Rest, Wednesbury WS10 9HG Join in an afternoon where you can 'let loose and be creative'] Every Friday afternoon from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Address - Sons of Rest, 1 Foley Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9HG You are able to join in or sit and listen, this group will help to improve your wellbeing, build co...

 For Parents and Carers in Sandwell, Starting Monday 23rd September, there will be Wellbeing Sessions looking at different topics each week to help you understand your emotional well-being and discover ways to cope. To Request a place at these sessions please scan the QR code below or use this form here: MoodMaster Well-being

The Kaleidoscope Group host a bereavement support group in West Bromwich.  This group provides a compassionate and supportive environment for those who are grieving. Facilitators are available to listen, provide empathy, to offer a sense of community and shared understanding. The group meet monthly on Tuesdays 11am-12:30pm.  For...

Join a new Men's Wellbeing Group, Every Tuesday in Wednesbury.  This group is created by Just Straight Talk and will be held on Tuesday Mornings at the South Staffs Community Water Hub in Wednesbury.  It's a service where you can access tailored Advice and Guidance focused on everyday issues that men face. For more informat...

We are hosting a Drop In Open Morning at our Walsall base on 29th August at 10am-12:30pm.There will be a relaxed Information Session with our marketing team, outlining what a Recovery College is, what we do, our philosophy and the student journey.This is followed by one of our increasingly popular Taster Sessions lifted from our CHIME fra...

Our Latest Newsletter is Now Live! This month, we're excited to bring you: A special message from Liane, one of our Deputy PrincipalsA volunteering update from Usha, our Volunteer CoordinatorIntroductions to the new faces on our teamInformation about our brand new course: Help for Heroes: Veterans Moving ForwardsA sneak peek at our Autumn Timetable...

Just Straight Talk PLATFORM supports people aged 18+ who are out of work to increase wellbeing, confidence and self esteem through group activities and 1-1 sessions. With Platform you can connect and get involved with your local community, make new friends and increase your well-being! Here is a testimonial from a user of PLATFORM. "Socialisin...

Due to ongoing national tensions the Recovery College for the Black Country has made the decision to close it's bases in Sandwell, Dudley, Walsall and Wolverhampton until further notice.  We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. Please stay tuned for updates.  If you have any enquiries please contact the college via email:info@t...

Come and join us for a Drop In Open Afternoon with the Recovery College this Friday at DY1 Community Centre between 1.30pm-4pm.  There will be a relaxed Information Session with our marketing team, outlining what a Recovery College is, what we do, our philosophy and the student journey.  This is followed by one of our increasing...

The Recovery College for the Black Country is really excited to be able to inform you that "The Commissioning of Community Sector Training Courses Pilot Project" will be continuing and launching a second round!  The Recovery College has been allocated a total of approximately £100K to continue to commission small to large community o...

Come and Join us at The Recovery College for our Open Afternoon in Walsall!  The Open Afternoon is taking place at: YMCA Small Street 1a Small Street Walsall WS1 3PR There will be a relaxed Information Session with our marketing team, outlining what a Recovery College is, what we do, our philosophy and the student journey. This is followed by ...

Look at the hard work our students are doing this term at our Garden patches. They are transforming our gardens spaces across the Black Country Great Job Everyone! Have a look at the images below Gardens can work wonders when we are stressed and under pressure. There are many benefits to Gardening, here are some benefits (Source: VOS: 10 ...

Next in our RC Hub Highlights series is the category Stepping into Work.  The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource library, for people living in the Black Country. It is ever-growing with new activities, leaflets, videos and other tools to help you. Access the Recovery College Hub here: The RC Hub  You c...

Great news! We have several job positions available here at The Recovery College. The deadline is Friday 28th June. 3 x Facilitator Roles (Permanent, Full Time)1 x Facilitator Role (Permanent, Part Time)1 x Facilitator Role (12 Month Fixed Contract) Facilitator Role: The Black Country Recovery College are looking to recruit a number of Fa...

 Fit Baggies is a 10-week Health, Fitness and Lifestyle programme for the Sandwell Community run by The Albion Foundation.  The programme started again this month and there is still some spots available.  The Fit Baggies is free to join and is open to Sandwell residents who meet this criteria: - Age 18+ - Body Mass of 25+ Scan the QR...