Re-Co-Co

Re-Co-Co ReCoCo is the Recovery College Collective. Canny people doing canny things for each other. Mental health problems do not exist in a vacuum.

Bringing the voluntary sector and the NHS together in a new and effective way of working in order to:
• To provide a peer led, peer delivered education and support service where people can learn from each
other’s insights, skills and lived experience.
• To nurture a community of troupers and troopers, strivers and survivors, all moving towards a sense of
belonging and acceptance for whom, what and

how they are.
• To enable connection, positive relationship building, mutual support, and friendship.
• To provide opportunities that allow students to aspire to be their best selves, identifying and recognising
their innate strengths and talents and their ability to help others.
• To promote recovery through peer led education and activity.
• To provide a focal point, locally, regionally, and nationally for peer leadership, peer support and recovery
orientated practice.
• To be directed by people who use (or have used) mental health services/experienced mental distress.
• To enable collaboration between mental health service providers and organisations that support these aims

Peer production of:
Courses on self-management, psychoeducation, and life skills
Groups for mutual support
Groups for creative, physical, artistic, musical, recreational, and therapeutic activities
Training of our students in facilitation, community development, peer support work, and volunteering skills. Training for partner and collaborating organisations, their staff and service users. Training and placements for medical students, student nurses, trainee clinical psychologists, social workers and AMHPs
User views and perspectives to inform service and system design
Research, evidence-gathering and evaluation
Embedded in community: interpreting mental health in a broad inclusive fashion, thus acknowledging crossovers with drug and alcohol issues, dysfunctional family situations, poverty, learning disability and autism spectrum problems, domestic violence, physical health issues, etc.

Woo Hoo! We can't wait to welcome our students back next week!! We have far too many exciting things happening to mentio...
04/09/2026

Woo Hoo! We can't wait to welcome our students back next week!! We have far too many exciting things happening to mention here so check your emails on Monday for the first bulletin of the term!

06/08/2026

Learning the ropes of the Revival Coffee Bike!

One of the best things about recovery is discovering that life can be fun, fulfilling, and full of new opportunities.

This week, along with a group of energetic individuals, one of our Recovery Capital workers (Ria) has been getting to grips with the Revival Coffee Bike, which will soon be out and about helping us make recovery visible across our community.

At Road To Recovery Trust we want to start conversations, challenge stigma, and show that recovery is something to be celebrated.

Sometimes that looks like support and connection, and sometimes it looks like trying something completely new and having a laugh along the way!

Keep an eye out for the Revival Coffee Bike when we're out and about. Come and say hello, grab a coffee, and find out more about what recovery means to our community. 💜

What were you doing last Friday night? For five intrepid ReCoCo staff, the evening consisted of the Northern Pride 5k, a...
29/07/2026

What were you doing last Friday night? For five intrepid ReCoCo staff, the evening consisted of the Northern Pride 5k, as organised by the ever-wonderful . Some personal bests were achieved, too!

Yes, it's hot. And so is our new prospectus, which covers a whole host of fabulous activities from September onwards. Re...
23/07/2026

Yes, it's hot. And so is our new prospectus, which covers a whole host of fabulous activities from September onwards. Read it or download it here:
https://www.recoverycoco.com/prospectus

With the end of term nearing why not spend the summer trying out new activities across the area.
15/07/2026

With the end of term nearing why not spend the summer trying out new activities across the area.

🎨Check out some of our amazing art! Did you know we have Get Crafty on Wednesdays 10-12pm, Creative Wellness Thursdays 1...
07/07/2026

🎨Check out some of our amazing art! Did you know we have Get Crafty on Wednesdays 10-12pm, Creative Wellness Thursdays 10-12pm and our quieter group Express yourself through paint Thursdays 10-12pm (Term time only)

Diabetes Type 2 workshop (Bookable session) 🌱 Are you struggling to manage or understand type 2 diabetes, you are not al...
03/07/2026

Diabetes Type 2 workshop (Bookable session) 🌱 Are you struggling to manage or understand type 2 diabetes, you are not alone. Come and find some straight forward info and support so you can get back on track. Join us Thursday 9th July at 1pm. (ReCoCo students only)

Woo Hoo! Its nearly time for the ReCoCo end of term talent show🤩We have over 15 variety acts and our very own panel of R...
26/06/2026

Woo Hoo! Its nearly time for the ReCoCo end of term talent show🤩We have over 15 variety acts and our very own panel of ReCoCo judges. Join us for a fun afternoon of entertainment performed by students, Volunteers, TEs and staff. When? Thursday July 16th at 1pm (ReCoCo students only) Hope to see you there

🌱Rise & Grow🌱 Learning to nurture and heal ourselves through art and expression. Some beautiful work by our students att...
26/06/2026

🌱Rise & Grow🌱 Learning to nurture and heal ourselves through art and expression. Some beautiful work by our students attending our Rise and Grow course this week.

We all know we should “move more” but its not always that easy to get motivated. That’s why our sessions prioritise fun,...
17/06/2026

We all know we should “move more” but its not always that easy to get motivated. That’s why our sessions prioritise fun, friendship and some cracking tunes!
10.30am Mondays supported cycles are a great way to build confidence back on a bike, make friends and check out some great scenery.
11am Our Monday walks include local history and local museums, a great way to learn about your area, make friends and have a great day!
10.30am Tuesday we have fun exercise with Claire. Come and join our disco chair session or our strengthening circuits. This is a very supportive and friendly group.
Hope to see you next week. Pop in and see Claire if you need any info. ReCoCo students only

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No 1 Carliol Square
Newcastle Upon Tyne
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