World Suicide Prevention Day – Wednesday, 10th September This week, the Recovery College for the Black Country will be shining a light on suicide prevention. Together, we can create hope, support, and understanding in our communities. The theme this year is: Change the Narrative. Throughout the week, and especially on Wednesday, we'll be focusing o...

We have a new workshop that has been co-produced by The Recovery College, Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and other stakeholders. This session explores how to recognise warning signs that someone may be at risk of suicide. You'll learn how to approach sensitive conversations about suicide with empathy, create safety plans to help...

Last week we had our first blended End of Term Celebration for our students! There was a mixture of students attending in-person at Quayside House in Sandwell and lots of students joining us online. It was a great morning filled with musical performances, poetry and our epic Recovery College Quiz Rounds.  Recovery College Principal Kerry Wilke...

Are you tired of feeling alone? Drowning in the noise of a busy and hectic world? Ready to find your tribe? Look no further than The Recovery College and the LGBTQ+ community support group that's all about building bridges and breaking down walls. We are a safe space where you can: Express Yourself - Share your journey, celebrate your identity, and...

Our Summer Newsletter is now LIVE! In this edition: - Hear from our Principal Kerry Wilkes - The Recovery College is turning 10! - Learn more about our brand new Nature Prescribing course - What's new for our Autumn Term? Workshops, LSA Drop Ins and a DBT Refresher session  - Check out the Recovery College Hall of Fame. and much more! Cli...

Every emotion has a purpose. Have you ever wondered why you feel the way you do? Or want to understand and manage your emotions in a practical way? Our Getting to Know Your Emotions course will help you: - Understand what emotions and feelings really are  - Identify and explore your own emotions - Learn strategies to support your own self care...

Interested in Nature and how it can assist with your wellbeing? Then the Recovery College has something for you! With co-produced content from the RSPB, we are proud to present our new Nature Prescribing course. Nature prescribing is a guided conversation that takes place between the session facilitators and students. This encourages students to re...

We're excited to share the next video in our series available on our YouTube channel: The Recovery College Tours! Access our YouTube Channel here: The Recovery College Take a look inside our 4 buildings and experience each location of The Recovery College. We understand that it can often feel daunting visiting a new space for the first ti...

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy is designed to help you apply the learning into everyday life to manage difficulties but also cultivate compassion, calmness and wisdom. It offers an insight into a different way of living that will support you to work with distress and difficulties, but also to savour life and realise your potential to flou...

August marks the beginning of Happiness Happens month. When the world feels uncertain, it's more important than ever to pause and savour the times when you feel good and happy. "For 25 years, we've been helping make the world a happier place — one smile, one celebration, and one happy moment at a time. Each August, we introduce a theme, but ou...

Hello and Welcome to The Recovery College Blog. On this post you will find all the information you need to become a Recovery College for the Black Country student.  What is The Recovery College? At The Recovery College our belief is that learning together makes us stronger and supports our recovery. The Recovery College provides an educat...

Recently, you may have seen the Recovery College mentioning our new Nature Prescribing course and wondered - just what is it? For starters, it's a brand new course we are very excited to introduce to prospective students in September. This course will take us through the magical season of Autumn, right up to the end of November. ...

We're excited to share a new series of videos on our YouTube channel: The Recovery College Tours! Take a look inside our 4 buildings and experience each location of The Recovery College. We understand that it can often feel daunting visiting a new space for the first time so we want to help you feel as comfortable as possible. If you...

Interested in Nature and how it can assist with your wellbeing? Then the Recovery College has something for you! With co-produced content from the RSPB, we are proud to present our new Nature Prescribing course.Here are some of the activities you can expect:Bark RubbingCreating leaf mandalasSilent / Connection WalkingScavenger HuntsAnd more! For ou...

We are excited to release our latest timetable at The Recovery College for the Black Country. With new additions such as workshops, taster sessions and brand new courses! There is something for everyone to enjoy. You can view our timetable by clicking this link:  https://heyzine.com/flip-book/6f17af210b.html or Scan the QR Code on the ima...

Do you or someone you know experience mental health challenges? Come and Join us at one of our Open Days. You will learn what The Recovery College is and how we can support you on your recovery journey, meet the team, take part in a taster session from one of our most popular courses, understand the student journey and ask any questions you may hav...

This week the UK has entered its third heatwave of 2025. Amber Heat health alerts have been issued and it can be difficult to find ways to keep cool. We've compiled some tips and tricks to help you cope with the heat.  One of the most important things to remember during this weather is to stay hydrated, drink enough water throughout the day to...

Calling all current students at the Recovery College! We are running a Pilot programme for our Moodle platform from October 2025, with full training provided from August onwards.What is Moodle?Moodle is a popular Learning Management System (LMS), that is currently utilised by many colleges and universities in the United Kingdom and across the world...

At The Recovery College we have partnered with Beat It Percussion to deliver Sound Relaxation sessions in previous terms. Now you can experience Sound Relaxation from the comfort of your own home by using these videos created by Beat It Percussion.  Follow this link: https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/the-hub/improving-my-mental-health/video...

Each term the Spiritual Care Team join forces with the Recovery College to take students and staff on a visit to a local Faith & Belief Community. This is a great way to learn more about the different beliefs and perspectives that shape the Black Country and also see in action all the great things that Faith Communities are doing in the local c...