Service : Hope Recovery College (Slough)

Hope College is our dedicated centre for mental health education where we aim to give you skills to improve your own mental health or to support a person you have caring responsibilities for.

We offer workshops and courses that are co-produced by service users, carers, and professionals. They are designed to give hope, control, and opportunity to every student as they go on their journey to better mental health.

Each of our learning pathways can help you better understand your condition and support you in keeping your independence.

Our learning pathways:

Creativity and Discovery

Use arts and crafts, music, poetry, and other creative outlets to improve your wellbeing and learn new strategies to help yourself.

Developing Knowledge and Skills

Growing our understanding of mental health can help build confidence, strength, and resilience to move forward in life. In these workshops, you will discover new skills and self-management techniques to improve your wellbeing, learn how your brain and body work together, and feel in control of your health.

Health and Wellbeing

Learn to manage both your physical and mental health to live a healthier and happier lifestyle.

Young Person’s Pathway

This pathway is designed for students aged between 18 to 25 who want support to navigate life with confidence and positivity and make healthy choices.

Volunteer Peer Mentor (VPM) Support

If you can manage your mental health and feel ready for a challenge, you could apply to become a VPM and use your experience of mental health difficulties to support others.

Hope College is open to you and your carers if you’re aged 18 or over and are being supported by our Slough Community Mental Health Services (CMHS). You can also enrol if you were discharged from the Slough CMHS within the last 12 months.

The easiest way to enrol with Hope College is via our website. Alternatively, you can speak to your mental health professional, or contact us directly to express interest or request a brochure.

When you complete the enrolment form, you will be given the option to request a one-to-one appointment to explore your learning goals and develop an individual learning plan.

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Our workshops and courses aim to help you understand and manage your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing so that you can work towards a happier and healthier lifestyle.

Workshops are held at various community venues in Slough and are located on bus routes. You will be provided with all the information you need in the Hope Recovery College brochure and by email and/or text message.

Workshops are usually last 60-90 minutes and offer a warm and supportive environment. We encourage all students to be active participants, but we appreciate that you may be anxious and therefore limited in how much you feel able to contribute.

Slough CMHS also offer support for carers, helping you feel informed and engaged in your loved one’s care.

We provide carer's assessments, which are a conversation about how we can support you while you care for a loved one. You can also meet other carers at our support groups and share ideas and experiences.

As a friend, family, or carer, you are welcome to enrol on Hope Recovery College groups with or without the person you care for.

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