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Staying Safe from Suicide: learning through partnership

Sussex Recovery College and Grassroots Suicide Prevention are nearing the end of the first year of delivering Staying Safe from Suicide, a co-produced course for people in recovery from suicidal thoughts and feelings.

Combining Recovery College's educational, co-production approach with Grassroots' specialist suicide prevention expertise, the course supports students to develop personalised safety plans, strengthen coping strategies and build confidence in managing their wellbeing. Resources from the Stay Alive app are integrated throughout the programme, alongside a specially designed course workbook.

So far, 26 students have attended across three courses. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with all respondents saying the course met or exceeded expectations, and more than half reporting improvements in their mental health following attendance.

The partnership recently presented the project at a national IMROC Action Learning Set, generating interest from Recovery Colleges across the country. The next ambition is to develop a supported package that enables other Recovery Colleges to offer the course safely and confidently.

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Autumn Term 15th September 2026

Autumn Term Online Open Day 15th September - more information here 

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Mental Health and Money Advice

When you're experiencing mental health and money problems it can be difficult to find the right path forward.  Clear, practical advice and support for people experiencing issues with mental health and money.

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Soundcastle - People's Music

People's Music is Soundcastle's Music for Mental Health Recovery Programme. We work in partnership with Sussex Recovery College. Click here to read more.

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Dear Students,

We are finalising our new prospectus and timetable for the Autumn.

Please join us at our online open day on Tuesday 15th September 12pm - 1pm 

Click Here for more information and Zoom code for the day.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Sussex Recovery College Team

About Recovery College

Recovery College offers educational courses that focus on mental health and recovery. We design our courses specially to increase your knowledge and skills and help promote self-management. The aim is to enable you to take control by becoming an expert in your own wellbeing, so you can get on with your life despite mental health challenges – whether yours or those of someone close to you.

We serve the whole of West and East Sussex.

Courses are free to adults of all ages. Whether you’re looking to develop your knowledge and skills in self-management, you support somebody with mental health-related challenges, or you work in mental health services, we’re delighted to welcome you on a learning journey.

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