The Recovery College

26/12/2025

It's Feedback Friday! 💛💬

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

Do you think you would benefit from our Personal Recovery Workshop? You can attend this February at our Dudley Recovery College.

Send us a message and register with us.

23/12/2025

If you need support over the festive period, please look here💛

Please check our profile for Recovery College opening times between 23rd December and 2nd January.

23/12/2025

If you need support over the festive period📱

Reshare and help us reach someone who might need to know our helpline is open 24/7 all through Christmas and New Year 💚

23/12/2025

If you need support over the festive period all are welcome to visit a Sanctuary Hub

We understand that the festive season can be a challenging time, and we want to reassure you that our Sanctuary Hubs will remain open as usual throughout the festive period.🎄

No appointment is required – you can drop into the hubs during opening hours.

Should you prefer to book an appointment time; this can be done via the Black Country 24/7 Urgent Mental Health Helpline.

To speak with the helpline team, Call NHS 111 and select option 2; We also offer Text Support: 07860 025 281.

📍Rethink Sanctuary Hub Locations:
Dudley: DY1 Community Centre, DY1 1RT
Sandwell - Hope Place, 321 High Street, B70 8LU
Walsall: The Sanctuary, 1 Queens Parade, WS3 2EX
Wolverhampton: 84 Salop Street, WV3 0SR

⏰Festive Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 Noon – 11:00 PM

23/12/2025

We're delighted to share our Recovery College Christmas Newsletter.

As we wrap up the year this winter edition features a reflection of our last term, updates on Recovery College activities, tips and tricks to help you cope with the winter season and much more.

Please click here to read: https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/what-s-on/our-blog/recovery-college-christmas-newsletter-2025

22/12/2025

We would like to wish all our students, volunteers and friends of The Recovery College a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year✨🎄

19/12/2025

Happy Feedback Friday💬

Our Making the most of being a Recovery College student workshop was created by our Learning Support team to support new students entering the college.

The workshop is designed for you to gain insight into what it means to be a Recovery College student, get organised for courses, take charge of our own learning and much more!

This workshop is running in January 2026. If you'd like to register for this please send us a message.

18/12/2025

We need your thoughts on a potential new workshop at the Recovery College. Please complete the poll on this blog post

Please click the link to learn more:

Dear Students, we need your thoughts and opinions! An opportunity has been brought to The Recovery College for us to deliver a Floristry For Wellbeing session. We would like to ask if this is something that may interest you? There may be a contribution needed in order to participate (roughly £10) P...

17/12/2025

Over the festive period our opening times will be slightly different. Please check these posters to note when the RC is closed.

Building Opening Dates:
Walsall - Open 22nd December
Dudley - 23rd December
Wolverhampton - 29th December
Sandwell - 30th December

15/12/2025

'To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow'

Did you know connecting with nature has many benefits such as
- improving your mood
- lowering blood pressure
- improve self-esteem
- reduce anxiety

At our Dudley Recovery College we have a lovely gardening space, it is a great opportunity to get some fresh air, connect with others and with nature.

No previous experience is necessary.
This course will begin in January 2026!

Get in Touch:
Email: info@therecoverycollege.co.uk ✉
Phone: 0121 543 4061 📞
Send us a direct message🙂

12/12/2025

Introducing Feedback Friday! 💛💬

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

Interested in exploring our Identity workshop?

10/12/2025

Nature Prescribing is a new addition to our Recovery College.

It is a guided conversation between facilitators and students, encouraging you to notice the natural world around you🍂

From January 2026 you can attend this course at Sandwell Recovery College and online.

For more information on Nature Prescribing please check out our website: https://www.therecoverycollege.co.uk/courses/wellbeing/176-nature-prescribing

or send a message here:
Email: info@therecoverycollege.co.uk ✉
Phone: 0121 543 4061 📞
Send us a direct message🙂

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