It's been a great month here at The Recovery College, Here's a look back at the highlights from November:  We celebrated the incredible achievements of Dawn, one of our facilitators, and Sarah, one of our Learning Support Assistants as they have passed their level four certificates in education and training!We celebrated Diwali with ...

1st December is World Aids Day, it is a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV and AIDS.Since 1988, communities have stood together on World AIDS Day to show strength and solidarity against HIV stigma and to remember lives lost.  World AIDS Day exists to shine a light on the real experiences of people living with HIV tod...

November is Men's Health Month and as this month comes to an end we wanted to highlight our Men's Wellbeing course. Stuart, one of the facilitators who supported our Men's Wellbeing has written an overview from our Autumn Term.  The Men's Wellbeing course ran from Thursday 19 September to Thurs 10 October in the Dudley base and ...

As our Autumn Term draws to a close we are excited to share our new timetable that begins in January! Our Spring Timetable is jampacked with courses that you can attended Face to Face at one of our Recovery College Bases or you can attend online via Zoom.  Our Spring Timetable is available online on our website. The Timetable is separated...

November is recognised as Men's Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting conversations around men's physical and mental well-being. One of the leading charities for this cause, Movember, encourages men to grow beards and moustaches throughout the month to spark discussions and support related health issues.  Follow thi...

The Recovery College are delighted to share our latest YouTube video! Next in our Day in the Life Of series, We interviewed one of our current students Steven. We asked him a series of questions about his journey here at the college. He discusses his favourite course so far, what the college means to him, why he finds the Health Walk...

This month at The Recovery College: The Autumn Term is now in full swing, with courses at all four bases! We raised awareness for World Mental Health Day, Black History Month and World Menopause Day.On World Mental Health Day our Staff wore something Green for Mental Health. We held 4 successful Open Days across our four&nb...

Happy Diwali! Diwali also known as Deepavali and the Festival of Light is a Hindu festival celebrated over five days, It symbolises the victory of Light over Darkness. The word Diwali means "row of lights" in an Ancient language of India, called Sanskrit. Traditionally, small oil lamps (Diya's) are lit and placed ...

This event will mark the end of a powerful month of awareness, reflection, and commitment to tackling knife crime in Sandwell. Tuesday 29th October 2024 Time: 4pm - 6pm  Location: Oldbury Civic Square, Sandwell The ceremony will include special speeches, presentations of the Safer Sandwell Partnership Impact Through Imagery Award, T-shirt desi...

Each year October is acknowledged as Black History Month. This national celebration aims to promote and celebrate the contributions of those with African and Caribbean heritage to British society and to foster an understanding of Black history in general. The theme for this year is 'Reclaiming Narratives'. This marks a shift towards recognisin...

The month of October is Black History Month, a month that gives us the opportunity to learn and understand more about Black history, to celebrate black culture, heritage and achievements.  We have a selection of books, podcasts and television that you can watch to develop your knowledge of Black History. "These ten books provide a window into ...

National Coming Out Day 2024 is an annual observance dedicated to celebrating and supporting individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. It is a day of celebration and empowerment for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. It encourages people to embrace their true selves and live openly, free from fear and discrimination. Here are some charities and resour...

On Thursday 10th October, We celebrated World Mental Health Day.  We hosted an Open Morning, our Marketing Team delivered an Information Session and Stuart (one of our facilitators) led a fantastic taster session where we explored the history of World Mental Health Day and all took part in a Tea and Talk morning. There were lots...

 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...

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 ...

 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 ...

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....

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 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...