Recovery College

The college is open to adult trust service users, carers, family members, friends and trust staff.

Our opening hours

Monday to Thursday: 10.00 - 16.00

Friday: 10.00 - 15.00

Our team is made up of peer trainers (people with lived experience of mental health challenges) and mental health professionals.

• Manager: Jeremy Coutinho
• Admin Lead: Andrea Luis
• Marketing and Communications Officer: Lindsay Fox

When you visit the Recovery College you will be greeted in a warm, welcoming environment by people with an understanding of what you are going through and a passion for making the College work for you. 

• We will deal with your enquiries in an efficient, professional and friendly manner
• Provide information, guidance and advice on courses and programmes of study
• Ensure quality courses that promote hope, opportunity and control
• Provide access to library resources and the internet at the Recovery College hub at Springfield University Hospital
• Provide support for your specific needs if you tell us about a disability or learning difficulty
• Provide a safe and healthy study environment that is free from discrimination

During courses students will be given a break where they will be offered refreshments

We encourage people to self-refer by submitting a registration form, which can be found on our website here.  Alternatively you can contact the team by email and we’ll send you a copy of the form.

Eligibility:

Courses are available for people in the following groups:

• Anyone currently using Trust services (there are some exceptions so please contact us to check first)
• Anyone discharged from Trust services in the past 12 months (as above)
• Supporters (family, friends or carers) of people who use Trust services or people who have been discharged within the past 12 months
• Our staff (some restrictions apply – please check the course timetable for details)