Serving the whole of the Wakefield District and beyond, we offer a range of FREE, recovery focused,
Together with our partners across Wakefield and the Five Towns area, we offer a wide range of free, recovery focused, educational courses and workshops for anyone over the age of 18, whether you have experience of health problems or not. Our courses offer opportunities to gain understanding of mental and physical health problems, learn new skills and offer a chance to interact with like minded peo
18/06/2026
💛 Caring for Carers – 4‑Week Course
A supportive workshop for unpaid carers to boost wellbeing, explore emotional pressures, create action plans, find support and learn simple relaxation techniques.
3–24 Sept 2026, 1–3pm.
Book: [email protected] | 01924 316946
17/06/2026
🌿Introduction to Self‑Soothe & Self‑Care
Online Workshop | 2 July 2026 | 10am–12pm
Feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope? Join us for a gentle, practical workshop exploring simple self‑soothe and self‑care skills to help you find calm during tough moments.
Expect creative ideas, supportive discussion, and space to connect with others.
Build resilience. Share experiences. Strengthen your wellbeing.
✨ Email or phone to book your place - [email protected] 01924 316946.
17/06/2026
Loneliness can impact us at any age, even when it feels like we have people surrounding us. It can have a significant impact on our wellbeing, but supportive environments can make a difference.
Wakefield Recovery and Wellbeing College provides a safe and inclusive space where individuals can connect with others, develop skills, and build confidence in their recovery journey. Attending can be a positive first step towards reducing isolation and improving wellbeing.
We welcome anyone, from anywhere in the world, aged 16 or over (with no upper age limit) who feels they would benefit from connection and support and all of our courses are FREE.
For more information about us and our courses, check out our website www.wakefieldrecoverycollege.nhs.uk
Call us on: 01924 316946
Email us on: [email protected]
Understanding Hearing Voices – Online Workshop
The experience of hearing voices that others do not is far more common than many people realise. If you’d like to deepen your understanding of what this experience may mean for you or someone you care about, this two‑hour online workshop offers a supportive space to explore it.
Co‑facilitated by someone with lived experience and someone with professional experience, the session will cover:
How common hearing voices is
Different ways of understanding voices
Helpful approaches people use
You can also read more in our newsletter article about hearing voices and the Wakefield Hearing Voices Network on our blog.
To book your place:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01924 316946
10/06/2026
💬 Body Image – Let’s Talk About It
A friendly, online, workshop exploring what body image is, how beauty standards shape us, and ways to build a more positive, accepting relationship with your body.
26 June 2026, 10am–12:30pm.
Book: [email protected] | 01924 316946
10/06/2026
Wakefield Recovery College brings creativity to the city at Creative Health Symposium
On Thursday 4 June, colleagues from Wakefield Recovery and Wellbeing College were special guests at a district-wide event celebrating the power of creativity in health.Creative Health Symposium graphic
Artists, creatives, health practitioners, community workers, local government officers, researchers and people working or aspiring to work in creative health came together at Wakefield Exchange (WX) to share learning and explore opportunities to collaborate.
Wakefield Recovery and Wellbeing College shared with attendees how they use free creative courses and workshops to transform lives, their involvement in the Hope Collective poetry anthology, and their plans for the future. The Hope Collective was launched in November 2024 by the research and development team at the Trust in collaboration with the National Poetry Centre. In 2025, people were invited to submit poems focused on one of the four themes of unspoken, loss, begin and moment.
A panel of NHS staff, patients, and representatives from the National Poetry Centre and Creative Minds then selected 60 poems based on their emotional impact to be published in an anthology, with proceeds supporting EyUp!, the Trust’s charity for mental health and community services.
Published in the anthology is volunteer Kev, who was encouraged to submit a poem after reading one of his works to the Trust’s volunteer services. Hear Kev's poem by visiting our 'News' page on our website: [email protected]" rel="ugc" target="_blank">[email protected]
09/06/2026
đź’› Alone Together: Cutting Ties & Creating New Ones
A supportive online workshop exploring family estrangement, why it happens and how to cope. Includes real stories, helpful facts and guidance on specialist support.
25 June 2026, 1–3pm.
Book: [email protected] | 01924 316946
09/06/2026
🌿 Reconnect. Refresh. Rebalance.
Join our online short course: Connecting with the 5 Senses
đź—“ 25 June 2026
⏰ 10:00–12:00
đź‘Ą Ages 16+
Step into a calming, creative space from the comfort of your home. Explore how to spend
less time caught up in your thoughts and more time feeling and appreciating yourself and the world around you.
✨ Limited spaces — Email or phone to book your place - [email protected] 01924 316946.
07/06/2026
🧵 Simple Weaving Techniques – Pontefract
Discover the joy of weaving using everyday items you already have at home. This beginner‑friendly, relaxing session is a great way to explore a new hobby, boost creativity and support your wellbeing.
đź—“ 23 & 30 June 2026
⏰ 1pm–3pm
đź“Ť Pontefract
đź“… 1 session per week
Start weaving your way to a happier, healthier you!
Email or phone to book your place - [email protected] 01924 316946.
| Monday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:30pm |