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...

Feeling lonely, overwhelmed or that things are too much for right now? The Sanctuary Hubs are here for you. The Hubs are open for you to drop in  Every Monday - Friday 6pm -11pm Saturday - Sunday 12pm - 11pm  There are Sanctuary Hubs in all 4 areas of the Black Country Dudley - DY1 Community Centre, Stafford Street, Dudley, DY1 1SA Sandwe...

  There is an upcoming Homeless Health Awareness Drop in session taking place on 23 October 2024 taking place from 12pm to 2pm at the Good Shepherd, Wolverhampton.  There will be many different health check ups available such as  local mental health support services, drug and alcohol advice, Cancer Awareness and signposting...

The Recovery College for the Black Country is excited to announce a new open day to welcome prospective students to their life-changing courses, to coincide with World Mental Health Day. The Recovery College provides an educational learning environment for people who have an interest in, or personal difficulties with, mental health. Courses at the ...

This year the theme for Black History Month is Reclaiming Narratives. BBC Sport have interviewed the Lionesses' (England's Women's Team) first Black Player, Kerry Davis. In 1982, Kerry Davis became the first black woman to play football for England, she made over 80 appearances for The Lionesses' between 1982 and 1998. It is in recent months she ha...

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 ...

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...

Bloxwich Launchpad, opening in Spring 2025, is an exciting new centre in the heart of Bloxwich, offering digital skills support and training for local people and small businesses. Funded through the Government's Town Deal and delivered by Walsall Council, Launchpad will bring together local partners to help people upskill, access support to get bac...

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September has been a busy month for us at The Recovery College! The Autumn Term is now in full swing, with courses having started on the 16th of September. It's been wonderful to see so many students joining us in person at our various locations, as well as those attending online! There is still some availability for our courses, and we have taster...

October marks the beginning of 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...

This is a free eight-week programme for any adult affected by loss which is taking place at Dorothy Parkes Centre, Church Road, Smethwick, B67 6EH.  Some reviews from this course: "This course provided a safe place to talk, cry and laugh. We were supported all the way." "This course has enabled me to look to the future positively." In thi...

Over the next 12 months as part of the programme of work for Better Mental Health, there will be a focus on Men's Mental Health in Sandwell. We want to encourage discussion, raise awareness, promote support available and get people talking about Men's Mental Health.   There are currently 2 surveys open to gather views and ideas about men's men...

Please see the new timetable detailing services and support being delivered by Life in Community from St Johns Church Hall, Tipton. There are lots of great services such as Money Advice, Light Exercise Sessions, Cooking on a budget advice. Complimented by a wealth of community groups such as a Youth Group, Family Playgroup, Walk & Tal...

Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the mental health challenges faced by Black mothers. The theme for 2024 is Transforming and Advancing Change. From 23rd to 29th September there will be a different theme each day. "The 5th annual Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK 2024 addresses disp...

 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...

Here at the Recovery College we are all about celebrating the successes of our staff and students. So it gives us great pleasure to announce that Liane, Deputy Principal and Kiran, Lead Facilitator have recently gained some amazing qualifications! Liane has gained her Cert Ed and Kiran her PGCE! Well done both, we are very proud of you and your inc...

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....

The Recovery in Sandwell e-bulletin/ newsletter, aims to support people living or working in Sandwell to become'recovery informed', breaking down the stigma and prejudice towards people with drug or alcohol problems, and celebrating recovery. Everyone has a role to play in building recovery, helping people to believe in recovery and supporting them...

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...