The Recovery Education Centre in Sherwood opened its doors in May, providing a range of courses to help people to develop their skills and understanding, identify their goals and ambitions and give them the confidence and support to access opportunities.
The Recovery Education Centre aims to:
- Provide a base for recovery resources
- Promote an educational and coaching model in supporting people to become experts in self care on their recovery journey
- Break down barriers between ‘us’ and ‘them’ by offering training sessions run for and by people with experience of mental health challenges and people with professional experience.
The centre brings together two sets of expertise – professional and experience – in a non-stigmatising college environment with the same systems as other educational establishments. All of the courses provided at the centre are designed to contribute towards wellbeing and recovery. People who share experiences of mental health challenges teach on the courses with the intention of inspiring hope and embodying principles of recovery.
The courses are designed to put people back in control of their life, helping each person to identify goals and ambitions whilst giving the confidence, skills and support to access opportunities. They are open to adults who:
- Have personal experience of mental health challenges
- Care about people with mental health challenges
- Are a member of staff in mental health services
The Recovery Education Centre also has a library of varied recovery resources including books, DVDs, leaflets and internet access. All courses and use of the resource library are currently free of charge.
A copy of the latest prospectus, student handbook and a booking form is available to download below. The centre can be contacted on 0115 956 0802 or email recoveryeducationcentre@nottshc.nhs.uk Find out more about the Trust's Recovery work.
