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    Live Sound Relaxation Taster Session

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    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...

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    Starfish Social Hub - December 2023

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    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...

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    Principals Drop-In - Wednesday 29th November

    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! ...

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    Come and join The Recovery College

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    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...

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    Explore Volunteering - Workshop

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    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...

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    Free Support for Parents & Carers of Young People

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    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...

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    Listening and Support Service in Sandwell

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    Are feeling anxious or isolated and need somebody to talk to? Maddison from Life Coach and Wellbeing Service can help. Book in with their listening and support service, based at Bearwood Community Hub in their co-working space at Abbey Yoga, 28a Abbey Road Smethwick B67 5RD. For further information or to book in with the listening and sup...

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    Starfish Social Hub - November 2023

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    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...

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    Gratitude and Creative Writing Taster Sessions

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    This autumn come and join our taster sessions in Gratitude and Creative Writing with Dawn and Neil. Please note these taster sessions are for new students only. This is due to the popularity of our courses and how quickly they get booked up. Now is the perfect time to see what makes them so great, with our lovely facilitators in...

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    Group Work Skills with The Kaleidoscope Plus Group

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    This half day course with The Kaleidoscope Plus Group is open for anyone who wants to learn the skills to be effective group leaders. This course is for people who are unemployed, on long term sick leave, have learning needs, substance misuse or mental ill health. The course overall will cover a range of different topics including plannin...

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    World Mental Health Day 2023

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    Today is the 10th October which is World Mental Health Day, a day where we raise awareness of mental health and how we can look after it. This years theme is 'Mental Health is a Universal Human Right.' Giving us the chance to open up and talk about mental health with either family, friends and colleagues. Whilst knowing how to a...

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    World Mental Health Day with Wolverhampton Library

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    Come along to Wolverhampton Library on the 10th October, to join the activities they are having for World Mental Health Day. At Wolverhampton Central Library, Snow Hill, Wolverhampton WV1 3AX Wellbeing City Walking Tour at 10am till 11.30am - Join them for a fun tour around some of the iconic buildings of the city centre. Get moving and m...

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    Let's Talk Sessions

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    Lets Talk have a bunch of different sessions across all four areas of the Black Country. From testing your knowledge in there virtual quiz, embracing the nature with there weekly walks to there coffee and chat groups. A chance to talk, share, learn and find out what local support is available to you.  Let's Talk Referral Form is belo...

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    Peer Support Skills Course with The Kaleidoscope Plus Group

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    The Kaleidoscope Plus Group's - Peer Support Skills Course, to help you develop or learn new skills and the opportunity to share what you have learned to benefit others. The course itself will cover a range of topics from health and wellbeing, professional boundaries, relationships and roles. For individuals who have lived experience of ill health/...

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    Starfish Social Hub - October 2023

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    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...

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    Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Group

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    Did you know Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy has been found to help people who have been depressed more than twice, reducing the risk of relapsing again by 50%? Walsall Talking Therapies, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Group is available to adult 17+ who: Are registered with a GP in WalsallHave experienced depressionCan commit to prac...

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    Roots of Recovery Event

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    Come along on Tuesday 19th September from 9.30am till 3pm, to the Roots of Recovery event at Sandwell Council House Chambers Freeth Street, Oldbury B69 3DE. This event will include guest speakers who have lived experience of recovery and workshops. The opportunity to talk to any of the recovery based organisations available in t...

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    Free Mindfulness Workshops - The Red Shed

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    Join the Birmingham Settlement for their free Wellbeing workshops at The Red Shed. Discover information, techniques and strategies for improving your physical and mental wellbeing. Encouraging you to take some time to practice mindfulness in this beautiful greenspace. Everyone is welcome, sessions are warm and friendly. Mondays ...

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    Starfish Social Hub - September 2023

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    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...

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    Compassion 4 Carers with The Kaleidoscope Plus Group

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    The Kaleidoscope Plus Group are hosting Care for Carers sessions, this autumn and winter throughout Sandwell. These sessions will provide an open safe space for carers, with a bunch of fun activities such as quizzes, games and raffles. All the sessions will all be led by experienced staff from The Kaleidoscope Plus Group, alongs...

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