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    World Mental Health Day 2024

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     World Mental Health Day is a time to reflect on our mental health. It takes place on 10th October every year. This year's theme is Workplace Mental Health. The theme highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations and communities. World Mental Health Day is a remin...

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    Knife Angel comes to Sandwell

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    A symbol of hope, remembrance, and change, the Knife Angel stands as a national monument against violence and aggression. This is a 27-foot sculpture which represents the devastating effects of Knife Crime and the potential for transformation. The Knife Angel sculpture has been brought to the borough by Sandwell Council and the Safer Sandwell ...

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    RC Hub Highlights - Accessing Help in My Community

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     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...

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    Hello Autumn Term

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    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 ...

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    RC Hub Highlights - Stepping into Work and Staff Wellbeing

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    September is often seen as a month of change, whether you are beginning a new journey in education or starting a new job. The Recovery College Hub is a platform full of resources that could help you navigate new changes in your life. Today, We're going to dive into two categories that can help, Stepping into Work and Staff Wellbeing....

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    World Suicide Prevention Day 2024

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    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...

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    Come and Join us at our Open Afternoon in Sandwell

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    This Wednesday (4th September) come and join us at our Open Afternoon at our Sandwell Base.  This will take place between 2-4.30pm. There will be an Information Session with our marketing team, outlining what a Recovery College is, what we do, our philosophy and the student journey. You will be able to meet the team and join our Question and A...

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    The RC Hub Highlights

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    We are back with our Recovery College Hub Highlights series! 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   Within the Hub, t...

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    Come and Join us for an Open Day at our Wolverhampton and Sandwell bases!

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    Curious about what a Recovery College is and how it can benefit you?  Come along to our Wolverhampton and Sandwell Bases next week for an informative and engaging Open Day! Wolverhampton Date Monday 2nd September Time 10am-12.30pm Address 63 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4QU Sandwell - Quayside House Date Wednesday 4th ...

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    Come and Join us at The Recovery College Open Day in Walsall

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    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...

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    New Course! Building a Better Future: Veterans Moving Forward, Help for Heroes

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    The Recovery College is proud to support the Help For Heroes developed course: Veteran's Moving Forward. This course has been co-produced 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 ex...

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    The Recovery College Gazette Summer 2024

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    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...

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    Online Information Session, 8th August 2024

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    Due to national tensions, unfortunately we have had to cancel our open day at Dy1 Community Centre tomorrow. Instead, we will be running an online Information Session from 2pm - 3pm, via Zoom. If you would like to join please contact the college at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 0121 543 4061.  

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    Open Afternoon in Dudley, 8th August

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    Come and join us for a Drop In Open Afternoon with the Recovery College this Thursday between 2pm-4.30pm. 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. There will be plenty of opportunities to meet the team and join our Question and Answ...

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    Recovery College Open Day in Dudley

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    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...

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    Recovery College Open Afternoon in Walsall on 19th July

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    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 ...

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    Gardening Updates

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    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 ...

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    Open Morning at The Good Shepherd, Wolverhampton

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    Come and join us for a Drop In Open Morning with the Recovery College on Friday 12th July between 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...

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    Stepping into Work - RC Hub Highlights

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    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...

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    We are hiring! Deadline Friday 28th June

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    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...

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