The Recovery Academy
Hope. Opportunities. Progress. Empowerment (HOPE)
The Recovery Academy is an inclusive educational space where individuals, families, carers, and professionals can access tools and knowledge to support mental health, wellbeing, and recovery.
Founded in 2013, the Recovery Academy, which is part of Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH), is recognised locally and nationally as a flagship Recovery College.
The Recovery Academy’s educational courses and resources are co-developed by experts with learnt experience and those with personal experience of mental health difficulties and/or addiction.
What do we offer?
Designed as a positive learning experience, our courses and online resources are not a substitute for therapy but a space for exchanging knowledge and gaining insights into mental health, wellbeing and personal growth.
Over sixty face-to-face courses
We run courses in venues across Greater Manchester: Bolton, Manchester, Prestwich, Salford, Stretford, Trafford, and Wigan.
The courses focus on the following broad areas:
- Kick Starting your Recovery
- Mental Health Awareness
- Therapeutic Skills to Support Recovery
- Looking after your Physical Wellbeing
- Spiritual Interventions to Support Recovery
- Getting Creative
- Taking Back Control
- Learning New Skillsets
Over four hundred online resources
For individuals not able to travel to or participate in a face-to-face course, the online resources provide a flexible way to keep learning at your own pace, support wellbeing, and still be part of the Recovery Academy student community.
We have e-learning courses, self-help resources, a media hub with videos, audios, podcasts, and e-magazines.
Bespoke in-house training
As well as supporting an individual’s wellbeing and recovery, we can boost mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
We have run training sessions for Metrolink, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Greater Manchester Housing Providers (GMHP) and Greater Manchester Faith Leaders in-house or online on areas such as mental health awareness and how to support someone in emotional distress.
I’m interested! What do I do next?
Anyone who is 18 or over can register as a student. You just need to create an account with us first.
No referral is needed and there is no limit on the number of courses or resources you can access per term.
A Recovery Academy for All
We asked some of our students to share their thoughts on what the Recovery Academy means to them.
As a service user, relative or carer using our services, sometimes you may need to turn to someone for help, advice, and support.
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