Let's take another dive back into the archives.  Over the last 10 years The Recovery College has experienced incredible transformation. In 2023 The Recovery College expanded out of Sandwell to open physical sites in Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall.   To open our venues we hosted events for members of the public, students ...

We are delighted to be celebrating 10 years of supporting individuals on their mental health recovery journey.  It's been great to take a dive through our archives and see how The Recovery College began. In today's blog post we're sharing this original newsletter from October 2015!  Download PDF File Here 10 Years later we are s...

Do you identify as male? Are you searching for a safe place to connect with others?  Our Men's Wellbeing course starts on Monday 27th of October. If you're interested please contact the college on 0121 543 4061 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. What to expect: A course for men to come together over 4 weeks in a safe space to ta...

It's Black History Month. This year, the theme highlights the profound contributions made by Black people be they leaders, activists, or pioneers who have shaped history, while also looking towards a future of continued empowerment, unity, and growth.  On Black History Month website you can find interviews with public figures across the arts, ...

Our 10 Year Anniversary celebrations continue this week with another dip into the archives. This time from 2018, where we have a Care and Share Cuppa session, one of our health walks, a taster session with Beat It! Percussion and a visit from the spiritual care team. It goes without saying that we offer a huge range of activities here at the R...

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 in the windows. The festival b...

Step Inside our Recovery College in Dudley. Welcome back to our series of YouTube videos sharing our 4 venues across the Black Country. We understand that it can feel daunting visiting a new space for the first time so we want to help you feel as comfortable as possible. Take a look inside our 4 buildings and experience each location of T...

As we continue writing about Black History Month we focus on theme of Standing firm in Power and Pride.  This month we honour trailblazers like John Edmonstone, Dido Elizabeth Belle, Fanny Eaton, and George Bridgetower — figures whose legacies shaped our culture, challenged prejudice, and inspired generations.  George Bridgetowe...

In case you haven't heard us shouting it from the rooftops, the Recovery College for the Black Country is celebrating its 10th Year!Today we are once again taking a dip into our archives, this time from 2017, with shots of Quayside drop in sessions and Refocus on Recovery Workshops.But that's not all! In the slideshow below you can also see ke...

We are pleased to inform you that a new Black Country Foodbank has opened to support people in need within the local community. Location: New Testament Church of God, Life Centre, Horseley Heath, Tipton, DY4 7QTOpening Date: Thursday 9th October 2025Opening Times: Every Thursday, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm This new centre will operate weekly and will ...

Our wonderful Information Sessions have been going down a storm this term. This is your chance to find out more about what we do, our ethos, and how we can help you build your skills and strengths! The Information Sessions take place at Quayside House, Rounds Green Road, Oldbury, B69 2DG every other Friday 12:30pm – 1:30pm commencing the ...

Black History is all our history, it is an integral part of the UK's history and culture and it feeds into the present day. October acts as a dedicated month for us to reflect, celebrate the experiences of Black African and Caribbean communities but we must continue to lift the voices and experiences of Black communities all year rou...

Today is World Mental Health Day and it has never been more important to discuss mental health - it doesn't take a day off!Throughout the week we have been discussing - Myths vs Facts around mental health, Awareness, Community and Sharing Stories, Resources and Support. Please take time to have a read through and pick up some of our helpful pointer...

Day 4 of our World Mental Health Day campaign sees us looking at Resources and Support. Get help to give help! Today we are looking at tips to manage overwhelm during global events and relentless bad news, courtesy of the Mental Health Foundation. This is identified as a feeling of being unable to cope, often caused by the relentless flow...

The Recovery College is celebrating it's 10th Birthday this month! As touched upon in our previous 10 Year Anniversary blog, we are sharing photos from our archives throughout the years. Today we have snaps from a visit to the Botanical Gardens and a Faith Visit event at Quayside, both from 2016.For our eagled eyed viewers - you may notic...

It's the third day of our World Mental Health Day campaign, ahead of Friday. Today we are looking at the importance of community, sharing stories and how this is a key part of maintaining positive mental health.  Being part of a community can make life feel more meaningful and enjoyable, help us feel happier and safer, and improve our mental h...

This month there are many events to celebrate and reflect on Black History Month.  "The Black History Month Conference 2025 will be one of the major highlights of this year's programme in the North West. Taking place on Tuesday 21 October at the historic Martin Luther King House in Manchester, this one-day gathering invites communities, p...

For the second instalment of our World Mental Health Day campaign we are considering Myths Vs Facts around mental health.  Myth 1: You only have to take care of your mental health if you have a mental health condition.  Fact: This isn't true! Everyone can benefit from actively supporting their mental and physical well-being...

This week, the Recovery College for the Black Country will be running a mini campaign for World Mental Health Day, which is this Friday, 10th October. The theme this year is: Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and EmergenciesSet by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH), the theme highlights the importance of ensuri...

Sonia Kumar MP for Dudley pictured with Kerry Wilkes, Principal, Liane Howe Deputy Principal and Jim Cole Divisional Director of Older Adults for BCHFT NHS

It was great to be visited by Sonia Kumar, MP for Dudley last week at DY1 Community Centre.  Sonia joined us to learn more about our Recovery College and the work Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are doing to transform our Older Adult mental health services across the Black Country.  Following the visit, Sonia ...