The Recovery College

12/06/2026

Our courses are designed to support students to make progress in their recovery journey and apply learning to everyday life.

If you would like to learn more about our courses
Get in Touch
Email: [email protected] ✉
Phone: 0121 543 4061 📞
Send us a direct message🙂

10/06/2026

Come and join us on Friday 26th June 10am-11am at Quayside House in Oldbury to learn more about our courses, workshops and how we can support you on your mental health recovery journey.

This information session with our marketing team is a great place to ask any questions you may have about the college.

You can also join us online via Zoom! Contact us today to be added to our register and you'll receive a Zoom link to join the session two days before.
Send us an email: [email protected] or call 0121 543 4061

07/06/2026

Have you seen our posts this week about Volunteering and want to give it a go?

Why not register for our Volunteering Workshop! This two week workshop is a welcoming space for you to share and discuss whether Volunteering is the right fit for you on your recovery journey.

05/06/2026

Feedback Friday🧡

In each course at Recovery College we give our students the knowledge and positive learning to build their own unique toolkit that they can rely on when they need it.

Planning our Wellbeing is a great starting point for students to explore how mental health can change over time and learn practical strategies to support yourself during difficult periods.

05/06/2026

This Volunteer Week we want to share a poem written by one of our Recovery College Volunteers Alicia

Alicia began her journey as a student and is now volunteering with our Facilitator Team. This term she is delivering Poetry, Creative Writing and Recover Together. Alicia shared a beautiful poem about what Volunteering means to her. We have attached the poem below for you to read.

04/06/2026

It's Volunteers' Week!
We are celebrating the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK and for the Recovery College!

Volunteering comes in many forms but at the root volunteering is using our time, skills and energy to support others, it not only helps them but helps us too.

Have a read here about what's happening across Black Country Healthcare for Volunteer Week and see a poem written by one of our own volunteers Alicia!

https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/what-s-on/our-blog/volunteer-week-2026

Volunteers' Week is an annual UK-wide campaign held from the first Monday in June to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers. Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has a thriving Volunteer Programme and the Recovery College are passionate about Volunteering and how this can s...

03/06/2026

Great to see our Volunteers Alex and Alicia at this event. Alex has spent time with our Marketing Team creating our Newsletter and reviewing our Website and Alicia is volunteering with our Facilitator Team delivering Poetry, Creative Writing and Recover Together this term.

Happy Volunteering Week to all Volunteers!

🌟 Celebrating the power of volunteering! 🌟

Since 2023, our volunteering programme has grown to 56 dedicated volunteers supporting services across the Black Country, making a real difference to patients, service users and communities every day.

From inspiring personal stories to remarkable achievements, including 18 volunteers progressing into paid employment, our recent celebration event highlighted the incredible impact of volunteering and the exciting future ahead.

💙 Thank you to all our volunteers for your dedication and compassion in supporting our services and our Black Country communities.

🔗 Read more: https://www.blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk/news-events-1/latest-news/trust-marks-start-volunteers-week-2026-celebrating-impact-across-black-country

31/05/2026

Curious about Mental Health but not sure where to start?

Mental Health Aware is a course created by Mental Health First Aid.
In this 4 hour course you will -
learn what mental health is and how to challenge stigma
gain basic knowledge of some common mental health issues
learn how to look after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing
and much more!

This course will be running 11th June Online, spaces are limited so if you are interested, please get in touch by
Email: [email protected] ✉
Phone: 0121 543 4061 📞
Send us a direct message🙂

22/05/2026

It's Feedback Friday! 💬

We love hearing from our students! Every bit of feedback helps us shape courses that truly support your recovery journey.

At The Recovery College we provide a safe educational learning environment for people who have an interest in, or personal difficulties with, mental health.

Send us a message to register with us.

19/05/2026

💚 We're standing shoulder to shoulder and walking for Men's Mental Health in June. Please join us at one of our six walks at parks across Sandwell - with Healthy Sandwell

🌳🚶 All walks are free to attend, open to all abilities, and welcome anyone who may benefit from fresh air, movement and informal peer support.

The hour-long walks will take place on:

🗓️ Friday 12 June 2026
📍Victoria Park, Tipton - Meet at the War Memorial at 10.30am
📍Brunswick Park, Wednesbury - Meet at the play area at 1.30pm

🗓️ Saturday 13 June 2026
📍Dartmouth Park, West Bromwich - Meet at the War Memorial at 10.30am
📍Britannia Park, Rowley Regis - Meet by the multi-games area near the car park at 1.30pm

🗓️ Sunday 14 June 2026
📍Lightwoods Park, Smethwick - Meet at Lightwoods House at 10.30am
📍West Smethwick Park, Smethwick - Meet at the Pavilion at 1pm, plus family-friendly activities from 2pm - 3.30pm

You don’t need to sign up – just turn up (🐶 dogs on leads welcome), walk with us, and show your support for men’s mental health in Sandwell 💚