Service overview
Hope College is our centre for mental health education.
Here, we can teach you the skills to improve your own mental health, or for the person you are caring for.
We offer workshops which have been created together, through co-production with patients, carers, and professionals. They're designed to give you hope, control, and opportunity on your journey towards better mental health.
Each of our five learning pathways can help you better understand your condition.
Creativity and Discovery pathway
Here you will use arts and crafts, music, poetry, and other creative outlets to improve your wellbeing.
Developing Knowledge and Skills pathway
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.
You will also learn how your brain and body work together, and feel in control of your health.
Health and Wellbeing pathway
You will learn to manage both your physical and mental health to live a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Young Person’s pathway
This pathway is aimed at students between the ages of 18 to 25 who want to navigate life with confidence and positivity and make healthy choices.
Volunteer Peer Mentor (VPM) Support pathway
If you can manage your mental health and feel ready for a challenge, you could apply to become a volunteer peer mentor. You can use your experience of mental health difficulties to support others.
Accessing our service
Our Hope College is open to you and your carers if you’re aged 18 or over, and 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 is through the Enabling Town Slough website.
Visit the website, and complete the online form. You can also request a one-to-one appointment with us to talk about your goals and create your own learning plan.
You can also talk with your mental health professional, or contact us directly to request a brochure.
Preparing for a workshop
Our workshops cover how you understand and manage your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
In the long term, this can help you work towards a happier and healthier lifestyle.
Workshops are held at community venues in Slough, and are located on bus routes.
Workshops last round 60 to 90 minutes.
You will be provided with all the information you need in the Hope Recovery College brochure and by email or text message.
They are warm and supportive environments.
We encourage all students to get involved, but we understand you may feel anxious in how much you feel able to contribute.
Support for your family, friends, and carers
Slough CMHS also offer support if you're a carer, so that you're informed in your loved one’s care.
We provide carer's assessments, which are a conversation about how we can support you. 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.
Your e-Health Passport
Your e-Health Passport lets us know what's important to you - from your preferred name and pronouns to how you'd like us to support you and communicate with you.
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Hope Recovery College, Slough
Contact number: 01753 690 950
Email: mailbox.hopecollege@berkshire.nhs.uk (We are open 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, except Bank Holidays)
Postcode: SL2 5BX
Location detailsFrequently asked questions
What is co-production?
Co-production is about bringing together people who use mental health services, their carers, and professionals to design care services.
It allows people with different views, ideas, and experiences to shape a service.
Your feedback can also help us improve our services.
Can I bring a family member, friend, or carer to a workshop?
Yes. You're welcome to bring someone with you to the workshop, but they will also need to complete an enrolment form.
We can also help you with:
Is there any information for friends, family and carers?
If you’re a family member, carer, or you look after someone, there’s practical, financial, and emotional support available from a range of local communities and national organisations.
How do I request an interpreter?
We can provide language translation and interpretation support.
Tell our staff which language you prefer to use, and we will make sure the right communication support is in place for your assessment and treatment. Please let us know as early as possible so we can ensure the appropriate translation or interpreting support is available.
We offer a range of professional services to ensure everyone can understand and be understood:
- Telephone interpreting
- Video remote interpreting (VRI)
- Face‑to‑face interpreting
- Written translation
- British Sign Language (BSL) interpreting
How can I get information in an accessible format?
Anyone with a disability, impairment, or sensory loss has the right to get information in a format that meets their needs.
The Accessible Information Standard (AIS) is a legal requirement for all health and adult social care providers. This means making sure that people who use our services, including carers and families, can understand our information and communicate with us easily.
We can offer information in a range of accessible formats, including:
- British Sign Language (BSL)
- Large print
- Braille
- Audio
- Easy read
- Text message
- Face‑to‑face support with a carer or advocate present
If you need information in any of these formats, please tell a member of our team and we will make sure your communication needs are met.
Are service dogs allowed at my appointment?
Yes, you are welcome to bring your registered service animal, such as a guide dog, hearing dog, medical alert dog, or other trained assistance dog to your appointment.
These animals are recognised as essential support and are permitted in most areas of our services.
To help us prepare, please let the team know before your appointment if you will be attending with a service animal. This allows us to make sure the environment is safe and comfortable for you, your animal, and other patients.
Please note that service animals may not be able to enter certain restricted clinical areas for safety or infection‑control reasons, but we will always work with you to find an appropriate alternative.
What does it mean to treat our team with respect?
Respect is important.
We will be polite and kind and we expect that you treat our staff in the same way.
Abuse, hate and discrimination against our staff is unacceptable.
We will take strong action against anyone who is verbally, racially, physically, or sexually abusive to them.
This may include contacting the police to prosecute, and stopping future access to our healthcare services.
How do I find my NHS number?
The easiest way to find your NHS number is using the official NHS online service which can be accessed below.
You may also want to read our guidance page for more information about other ways to find your NHS number or what to do if you cannot find yours.
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