Service Update: This Summer Term, we’ll be welcoming you to our new home at 35 New England Street, Brighton, BN1 4GQ.
Our Summer Term Open Day is on Wednesday 30th April, 11:00am – 3:00pm at the Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YD
About the service and what to expect
Brighton & Hove Recovery College is provided by Southdown a Sussex-based housing, care and support provider committed to preventing homelessness and supporting people’s health, wellbeing and independence. Provided in partnership with the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Southdown’s Recovery College in Brighton and Hove offers educational courses as a route to recovery from mental health challenges.
All courses are free, and are designed and delivered by people with lived experience of mental health challenges (Peer Trainers), together with clinical staff and other professionals. Whether you are hoping to gain a better understanding of mental health challenges or are looking to develop new skills and abilities, the Recovery College provides a range of workshops and courses that may be of interest to you.
They offer courses focusing on recovery and self-management skills in a range in length from one-day workshops to longer courses running over several weeks, on subjects such as ‘Exploring Relaxation’ and ‘Managing Anxiety’.
Courses and workshops are predominantly held face-to-face, with some delivered online using Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
2025 Prospectus and Spring Term
Our Summer Term will run from Monday 26th May to Friday 1st August
We are delighted to be introducing several new courses and workshops this year, with further topics in development with a view to these being delivered during this term. Take a look at our interactive 2025 prospectus to find out what’s on offer. Click on the cover image below to view our prospectus.
Enrolment is now closed for the Spring Term
The Summer Term Enrolment window opens on Wednesday 30th April and closes on Monday 12th May. Our online Enrolment Form will go live on the website on the 30th April
The timetable for the Summer Term will be available from the ‘Downloads’ section at the bottom of this page from Wednesday 30th April.
Am I eligible?
The College is available for people aged 18+ living in Brighton and Hove with mental health support needs. Carers and people working within the mental health sector are also welcome.
Contact Details
For enquires relating to Southdown and the management of the Recovery College:
Paul Turk (Service Manager Employment and Learning)
Email: paul.turk@southdown.org
Tel: 07805 811186
Steph Whitehead (Recovery College Team Manager)
Email: steph.whitehead@southdown.org
Tel: 07356 102547
For all administrative related enquires:
Beki Donelly (College Receptionist and Administrator)
Email: recovery.college@southdown.org
Tel (Main office no): 01273 749500
For enquires relating to the Buddy Service and Student Union:
Moose Azim (Volunteer and Involvement Lead)
Email: moose.azim@southdown.org
Tel: 07356 132311
Further Information
For more information and to discuss accessing support that is right for you please call 0808196 1768 to speak to a friendly member of our Central Access Point team. Alternatively, if you would prefer, you can arrange a callback.
