Our blog

    Sandwell All Age Mental Health Directory April 2024

    This All Age Directory has been produced by Sandwell Council for anyone living in Sandwell. The services included cover a range of needs from information to crisis support. Each resource has been placed into categories for you to access what you need.  C = (Child) Service up to the age of 18 A = (Adult) Service from the age of 18T = ...
    Continue reading
      100 Hits

    Starfish Social Hub - February Timetable 2024

    timetablefeb
    Starfish Social Hub have released their February 2024 calendar full of different activities for the week. Throughout both weeks all courses will be hosted virtually on Zoom. Set up and run by the charity: Starfish Services Limited, part of the Starfish Partnership. This is a project with a difference, addressing mental health by focusing on so...
    Continue reading
      151 Hits

    Supported Living Vacancies

    Here are the latest supported living vacancies now available for adults with learning disabilities, mental health and complex needs. Leaflets are displayed below for more information. If you would like any further details or make a referral contact details are below. Tel: 07861 908581 or 01384 410829 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it....
    Continue reading
      166 Hits

    Relax & Chat - A Better Mental Health Programme by Beat It Percussion

    beat-i_20240111-152048_1
    Prepare yourself to be immersed in beautiful relaxing sounds, to help relieve symptoms of stress and recharge your batteries. This session supports good mental health and can help with the management of anxiety and other conditions. Sound relaxation works by creating a live soundscape of calming, gentle instruments that ease the mind into a state o...
    Continue reading
      189 Hits

    Ramblers Wellbeing Walks

    wellbeing-walks
    Join the Ramblers Wellbeing Walks taking place first Monday of every month. The walks give you chance to unwind in nature, meet new people, at a pace that suits you and right on your doorstep. Being out in nature and enjoying greenspaces has added benefits to your mental health. So why not come along first Monday of every month, at 9...
    Continue reading
      213 Hits

    Plus (Positive Lives Using Skills) with The Kaleidoscope+ Group

    TKPG01
    This free programme will give you a deeper understanding of emotions and will equip you with a self-management portfolio, full coping strategies and techniques that will allow you to make positive changes for a happier, healthier life.  Each module links and follows onto the next one. You will gain so much more form this programme if you can a...
    Continue reading
      200 Hits

    Social Media Co-production Course

    social-media0_20240105-110420_1
    The Recovery College is looking for students interested in the co-design and co-production of course to help co-produce a 4 week course looking at Social Media. Including how social media impacts our Mental Health. Alongside ways to manage and control social media consumption to aid Mental Health recovery. Please note this cours...
    Continue reading
      136 Hits

    UnSpoken Word Poetry Events 2024

    unspoken-word-poetry
    Unspoken Word Poetry Events, everyone is welcome to join their friendly poetry events, contribute your own poetry or simply listen. (Un)spoken word is the name given to poetry events Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust held in 2021 and 2022 and their first published volume of poetry, launched on World Poetry Day 2023. They chose the ...
    Continue reading
      203 Hits

    The Kaleidoscope+ Group - Open Meetings

    TKPGBMH
    Do you support a family member or friend? If that's a yes...who is supporting you? The Kaleidoscope Plus Group Open Meetings will provide a social space to access advice and guidance, a chance to participate in activities such as raffles, quizzes and games. The sessions will be led by experienced staff from Kaleidoscope Plus Group with guest s...
    Continue reading
      175 Hits

    Starfish Social Hub - January Timetable 2024

    starfish01
    Starfish Social Hub have released their January 2024 calendar full of different activities for the week. Throughout both weeks all courses will be hosted virtually on Zoom. Set up and run by the charity: Starfish Services Limited, part of the Starfish Partnership. This is a project with a difference, addressing mental health by focusing on soc...
    Continue reading
      171 Hits

    What's on Brandhall Library January 2024

    brandhall-library01
    Find out what's going on in January 2024 at Brandhall Library. Their will be activities and events for all the family so their is something for everyone. From expressing your creativity in their craft course or Knit and Natter Group for adults, to their holiday craft sessions for children there is something for everyone. Their Welcoming S...
    Continue reading
      206 Hits

    Coping with Christmas

    Christmas can be a difficult time for some of us and it can also put a strain on our mental health, wellbeing and our finances too. That's why it's so important to know there's always support available and that you're not alone.  Here are some tips on looking after your wellbeing this winter as well contacts for organisations&nb...
    Continue reading
      233 Hits

    Dudley Sanctuary Hub - Carol Service

    rethin_20231215-130409_1
    Come along and join Dudley Sanctuary Hub on Wednesday 20th December for their festive evening with Carols and seasonal treats and a cup of hot chocolate.  At DY1 Community Centre, Stafford Street Dudley To book your attendance to this event contact the Rethink team on the following.  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
      222 Hits

    WHG Event & Sanctuary Mental Health & Wellbeing Event

    Event06
    This November our team have been spreading the word of what we do here at The Recovery College. Friday our team were at the WHG Event in Walsall and at Sanctuary Mental Health & Wellbeing Event at Lifecentral Church Halesowen. To talk about the service & support we provide in the areas of Dudley and Walsall at The Recove...
    Continue reading
      238 Hits

    Live Sound Relaxation Taster Session

    taster01
    Come along and join Beat it Percussion for their Live Sound Relaxation Taster Session. Prepare to be immersed in beautiful relaxing sounds! Relieves stress and helps you recharge your batteries. This session supports good mental health and can help with the management of anxiety and other conditions. Sound Relaxation works by creating a l...
    Continue reading
      136 Hits

    Starfish Social Hub - December 2023

    starfish01
    The Starfish Social Hub is a face-to-face and virtual social support network, set up and run by the charity: Starfish Services Limited, part of the Starfish Partnership. This is a project with a difference, addressing mental health by focusing on social health instead. They offer a programme of activities where socialising is the focus because this...
    Continue reading
      169 Hits

    Principals Drop-In - Wednesday 29th November

    MicrosoftTeams-image-1_20231122-113118_1
    Would you like to speak to the Recovery College Principals and our Lead Facilitator? Do you have any burning questions or suggestions for the College and how it is run? Then this is the chance for you to speak with Kerry Wilkes, Liane Howe and Kiran Zulffkar. Feel free to share your ideas as our drop in's are running until December! ...
    Continue reading
      194 Hits

    Come and join The Recovery College

    V3-UPDATE_20231120-163247_1
    Calling all new students to come and join The Recovery College to gain knowledge and improve your mental health or support others with improving theirs. All you need to do is contact the college and we will guide you through the enrolment process. Once you have sent in your enrolment form we can book you on to one of our information enrolment sessi...
    Continue reading
      178 Hits

    Explore Volunteering - Workshop

    volunteering01
    Dear Students, Have you thought about volunteering with the Recovery College or in general? Explore volunteering workshop allows students to explore and prepare for any future volunteering. Come along to the online workshop, explore, learn, develop and unlock potential. Could you kindly email and/or text in by the 22nd of November 2023 expressing i...
    Continue reading
      201 Hits

    Free Support for Parents & Carers of Young People

    TKPG
    Do you know what worries your young person/child? Do you know how you can help? Would you like to know what the signs and symptoms of mental health and emotional difficulties are? The Kaleidoscope Group are here to give you the tools to support a young person and their mental health or anxieties. This two day course is for parents and carers of you...
    Continue reading
      300 Hits
    Cookie and Privacy Notice

    We use cookies to improve your browsing experience of this site. If you continue, we will assume you are happy to receive cookies from us. We will also collect anonymous information about website usage. By accepting this you agree to our privacy policy.