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PROSPECTUS 2018/19

WelcomeWelcome to the new prospectus for 2018/19 at the Northern Region Recovery College. This is our fourth year in the Recovery College, and last year was very exciting with 1,500 students registered for the free courses offered.

For 2018/19 the project team have looked at developing new courses of which there are eight. We have also looked at existing courses and updated them to keep the learning fresh for all. But whether you are a new or returning student, there’s something for everyone in the wide range of courses on offer.

All of our courses are FREE. They are designed and delivered by qualified Peer Trainers with lived experience of mental health challenges, together with clinical staff and other professionals who have learned experience. Courses focus on recovery and self-management skills and range in length from half-day workshops to longer courses running for up to 10 weeks.

We have a brief registration process where you can discuss any learning support needs with us. You can register for as many courses as youwish and will need to complete a registration form via the prospectus, telephone call, e-mail, My Recovery App, or Facebook. Last year although we had 1,500 students registered for courses, which meant we had a waiting list for most courses, we also had a large number of non-attendees. We understand that things can crop up at the last minute, but we would ask if you cannot attend that you contact the Recovery College, so that your place can be offered to others.

Perhaps part of the reason people do not attend courses is due to anxiety about going into a room with people you do not know. With this in mind we have looked at having a buddy available to support people to attend. This would be a volunteer who would meet for a coffee before1

the course and then meet you at the venue on the day of the course.

Success is all about you, and how far you have come on your journey towards recovery. Our students come from all walks of life and success can be anything from getting out more and meeting new friends, to gaining new knowledge or self-management skills.

Rosemary HawthorneRecovery Facilitator

AchievementsIn November 2017 the Recovery College attended the Northern Health and Social Care Trust’s annual ‘Chairman’s Award’ ceremony. The Recovery College put them-selves forward for the ‘Partnership Award’, and up against some hard competition we won!

We were then nominated in May for the Patient and Client Council ‘Excellence in Co-Production’ award, where we were a finalist.

We would like to thank everyone for their continued help and support to make the Recovery College the success it has become.

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Meet the Team Rosemary Hawthorne, Recovery Facilitator

Janice Gray, Deputy Manager

Audrey Montgomery, Peer Recovery Trainer

Eileen Bell, Peer Recovery Trainer

Jillian Lennox, Peer Recovery Trainer

Stephanie Minford, Project Technician

Blair Purdy, Team Secretary

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Welcome…………………………pg 1 & 2Achievements………………………...pg 2Meet the Team……………………….pg 3How to use the prospectus………….pg 5Recovery model………………………pg 5How to apply/our charter/graduation.pg 6Starting your course/what to expect..pg 7COURSESHealthy Body Active Mind…………...pg 8Understanding Stigma, Recovery & Recovery Language………………….pg 9WRAP Intro………………………….pg 10Understanding Stress………………pg 11Stress Control……………………….pg 12Autism Spectrum Disorder…………pg 13Making Sense of your Feelings…...pg 14Personality Disorder………………..pg 15Relationships that develop wellbeing ………………………………………..pg 16Living with and Depression………..pg 17Living with Anxiety………………….pg 18Living with Fibromyalgia……………pg 19Living with Chronic Pain……………pg 20Living with Bipolar…………………..pg 21Living with Schizophrenia/Psychosis………………………………………..pg 22Perfectionism………………………..pg 23

Living with Brain Injury……………..pg 24Managing Persistent Fatigue……...pg 25Registration Form…………….pg 26 – 29Feeling Comfortable in your Own Skin ………………………………………..pg 30Managing Change …………………pg 31Loneliness at Christmas……………pg 32Discovering Everyday Mindfulness.pg 33A Good Night’s Sleep………………pg 34Introduction to CBT…………………pg 35Assertiveness/Self Confidence……pg 365 Ways of Wellbeing………………..pg 37WRAP………………………………..pg 38Bereaved by Suicide……………….pg 39Building Resilience…………………pg 40Understanding the Role of Families and Carers………………………………..pg 41Understanding Advocacy…………..pg 42Creative Writing……………………..pg 43Choose to Lose……………………..pg 44Tips from Students/Volunteering….pg 45Your Awareness Calendar…………pg 46FAQ…………………………………..pg 47WRAP Support……………………...pg 48Student/Facilitator Reflections..pg 49&50Notes…………………………..pg 51 & 52Venue Details pg 53 & 54

KeyUNDERSTANDINGThese courses are designed to assist your understanding of recovery, to give you hope, to underpin your ability to live a satisfying and meaningful life, whether or not you have continuing difficulties with your mental health.

LIVING WITHThese courses are designed to acknowledge your experience with illness and to explore elements of control – for example living with symptoms, healthy lifestyles and self-management.

MANAGINGThese courses are designed to support the use of the recovery model to chart and manage the impact of illness and to understand and tell others about your own recovery.

FACILITATINGThese courses are designed to consider the value of your recovery story and how you may develop the skills to enable others to do likewise.

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Recovery ModelIn mental health, recovery does not always refer to the process of complete recovery from a mental health problem in the way that we may recover from a physical health problem.

Putting recovery into action means focusing on supporting recovery and building resilience, not just treating or managing symptoms, and staying in control of their lives despite living with mental health. There is no single definition of the concept of recovery, but the principle is hope – ‘the belief that it is possible for someone to regain a meaningful life’.

The Recovery College uses the Recovery Model within their approach to course production. The model aims to help people look beyond mere survival and existence. It encourages people to move forward, set goals and develop relationships giving their lives meaning.

Recovery emphasizes that, while people may not have full control over their symptoms, they can have full control over their lives. Recovery is not about 'getting rid' of problems. It is about seeing beyond a person's mental health, recognizing their abilities, interests, and dreams. Experiences of mental illness can provide opportunities for change, reflection and discovery of new values, skills and interests.

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How to use our prospectusIn the recovery college we have broken the Northern Trust into 4 areas; Antrim/BallymenaMagherafelt/Cookstown,Ballymoney/Coleraine &Larne/Carrick/Newtownabbey.

On each page we have listed the dates, time’s, and venue details for the following areas:

Line 1: Antrim/BallymenaLine 2: Magherafelt/CookstownLine 3: Ballymoney/ColeraineLine 4: Larne/Carrick/Newtownabbey

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How to applyComplete the registration form in the prospectus. You must register in order to book your place on courses (we can help you with this).

Return the registration form to:

Recovery College Hub, Recovery CollegeHolywell Hospital Site, 60 Steeple RoadAntrim, BT41 2RJ

Register via ‘My Recovery NI’ app

Download a form from www.mentalhealthrecoverystories.hscni.net

Or e-mail your information to: [email protected]

Call us on 028 9441 3449 and we can arrange to help you complete the registration form.

Our CharterYou can expect us to:

♦ Handle your enquiries in a friendlyand professional manner

♦ Give you comprehensive details ofour workshops, timetables and venues

♦ Respect diversity and difference

♦ Provide you with a safe, warm andfriendly learning environment in whicheveryone is treated with dignity andrespect

♦ Maintain a focus at all times onlearning rather than treatment or care

♦ Welcome your comments or viewsabout the college without fear

♦ Explain the safety policies andprocedures of any third-party venuewhere training is delivered

Graduation

At the end of the year (June 2019), students who completed 5 or more of the courses will be invited to attend our Recovery College Graduation Ceremony in the summer. Here you can celebrate your achievements with fellow students and tutors.

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What happens next?1. You will receive a letter confirming your enrolment and which courses you will be attending2. The day before your course or workshop you will receive a text message reminder (if requested)3. Attend your course(s) (please see registration form if you can no longer attend)4. Bring paper and pens with you

Starting your CourseWhat happens in the first session?

In addition to starting to learn about your chosen subject you will…

• Meet the Peer Trainer who will be co-facilitating your course and the students youwill be studying with.• Be given an overview of your course and what each week will cover - there will beopportunities to ask questions.• Receive details of Mental Health support groups and services across the trust.• Receive details of other Adult Education providers across the trust thatyou could progress to.• Receive details of art and craft groups across the trust.

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We expect you to:♦ Provide us with the information we need in order to enroll you at the college

♦ Not feel the need to disclose anything at all regarding personal or professional life

♦ Attend courses punctually and let us know if you are running late

♦ Contact us if you are unable to attend so your place can be offered to the waitinglist

♦ Make the most of your time with us and respect the personal rights of all collegemembers

♦ Not behave in any way that may be considered threatening or disruptive or is likelyto upset other students or staff

♦ Take personal responsibility in contributing to a safe, comfortable and friendlylearning environment – including refraining from the use of alcohol, un-prescribedmedication or illegal substances

♦ Understand the Recovery College exists as a place of learning; not as a therapy ortreatment center

♦ Treat public venues with respect and adhere to their policies and procedures

♦ Respect diversity and difference

The Workshops

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Healthy Body Active Mind

This 4-week workshop will examine the relationship between mental and physical health and wellbeing. The workshop will look at how food and being active can influence your mood. We will look at how a healthy balanced diet can contribute to your overall mental health and wellbeing, and we will also explore ways in which you can increase physical activities throughout your day.

Dates Venue Time

20, 27 September, 4, 11 October 2018

All Saints Parish Centre 10.30 - 12.30

15, 22, 29 November, 6 December 2018

Lurach Centre 10.30 - 12.30

30 April, 7, 14, 21 May 2019 CRUN 2.00 - 4.00

14, 21, 28 January, 4 February 2019

Valley Leisure Centre 10.30 - 12.30

Understanding Stigma, Recovery and Recovery LanguageWhat does ‘recovery’ mean to you? In this 3-hour workshop we aim to provide an opportunity for you to explore your own recovery journey, by discussing the principles of Recovery, different definitions of recovery and what it means to stay well. Mental health stigma and discrimination is all too common in today’s world and affects every one of us. In this course, we will explore different ways of overcoming mental health stigma and discrimination. We believe every person is valuable, regardless of what they are going through, that recovery is very much possible and we are all moving forward on a journey of recovery. We will discuss facts and common myths around mental health difficulties and hope that the course will give you greater knowledge so you are more equipped to deal with real life situations.

Dates Venue Time

11 December 2018 All Saints Parish Centre 10.00 - 1.00

16 May 2019 Cookstown Leisure Centre 10.00 - 1.00

25 February 2019 Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre 1.00 - 4.00

28 September 2018 Larne Leisure Centre 1.00 - 4.00

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Dates Venue Time

17 September 2018 Holiday Inn Express 10.00 - 11.00

17 January 2019 Olivet Apostolic Church 10.00 - 11.00

11 April 2019 TIDAL 2.00 - 3.00

18 September 2018 Meadowbank Sports Arena 10.00 - 11.00

14 January 2019 Cookstown Leisure Centre 2.00 - 3.00

12 April 2019 Lurach Centre 10.00 - 11.00

18 September 2018 CRUN 10.00 - 11.00

28 January 2019 Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre 2.00 - 3.00

8 May 2019 Vineyard Compassion 10.00 - 11.00

1 October 2018 Valley Leisure Centre 10.00 - 11.00

15 January 2019 Larne Leisure Centre 2.00 - 3.00

1 May 2019 Oakfield Community Centre 2.00 - 3.00

WRAP Introduction (Wellness RecoveryAction Plan)This workshop will summarise everything you may need to know about Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP). You will learn about the key concepts ofWRAP and hear personal testimonies from those who are successfully using it.At the end of the session, you can choose to sign up to a WRAP workshop tocomplete your own personal WRAP.

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Understanding StressThis short workshop will look at the causes of stress and discuss simple techniques to manage stress.

Dates Venue Time

1 February 2019 All Saints Parish Centre 10.30 - 12.30

23 November 2018 Lurach Centre 10.30 - 12.30

27 September 2018 Vineyard Compassion 10.30 - 12.30

11 April 2019 Ballyclare Presbyterian Church 2.00 - 4.00

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Stress ControlIf you are currently suffering from stress, know someone who is or just want to bebetter equipped, then this is the course for you! The class runs once a week for 6 weeks and teaches skills and techniques for managing stress. Stress Control is a class not ‘group therapy’ – you do not have to talk about personal difficulties in front of others. You are encouraged to attend all 6 sessions to get the most benefit.*This course is delivered by the Psychology department within the NHSCT, andwill not be included in your 5 or more courses for the graduation.

Date Venue Time9, 16, 23, 30 January, 6,

13 February 2019Holiday Inn Express Wednesday Mornings

10.30 - 12.00

19, 26 September, 3, 10, 17, 24 October 2018

Meadowbank Sports Arena Wednesday Evenings 6.30 - 8.00

8, 15, 22, 29 May, 5, 12 June 2019

Meadowbank Sports Arena Wednesday Evenings 6.30 - 8.00


CRUN Wednesday Mornings 10.30 - 12.00

9, 16, 23, 30 January, 6, 13 February 2019


8, 15, 22, 29 May, 5, 12 June 2019



Monkstown Village Centre Tuesday Evenings 7.00 - 8.30


Glengormley Pavilion Wednesday Evenings 7.00 - 8.30


Dunnaney Centre Thursday Mornings 10.30 - 12.00

5, 12, 19, 26 March, 2, 9 April 2019

Monkstown Village Centre Tuesday Evenings 7.00 - 8.30

6, 13, 20, 27 March, 3, 10 April 2019

Glengormley Pavilion Wednesday Evenings 7.00 - 8.30

7, 14, 21, 28 March, 4, 11 April 2019

Dunnaney Centre Thursday Mornings 10.30 - 12.00

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Autism Spectrum DisorderDo you have Autism Spectrum Disorder or know someone who has?

Sometimes autistic people struggle to make sense of their feelings and the feelings of others. In this 3 hour introductory workshop we will discuss helpful ways to recognize and manage emotions.

Dates Venue Time

22 November 2018 All Saints Parish Centre 10.00 - 1.00

17 January 2019 Meadowbank Sports Arena 10.00 - 1.00

7 March 2019 Vineyard Compassion 10.00 - 1.00

7 June 2019 Dunanney Centre 10.00 - 1.00

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Making Sense of Your FeelingsEmotional intelligence is the ability to recognize your emotions, understand what they're telling you, and realize how your emotions affect people around you. It also involves your perception of others: when you understand how they feel, this allows you to manage relationships more effectively. Emotional intelligence increases our ability to make effective decisions, build relationships, deal with stress, and cope with change.Emotional intelligence can be learned and developed. By the end of this three-hour workshop you will have a better understanding on how to develop your emotional intelligence.In this 3-hour introduction we will discuss helpful tools that can increase personal skills; to be more self-aware and how to manage our personal emotions, as well as tools to enable us to increase our social skills, by being able to recognize the emotions in other people and how we respond to those emotions.

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Dates Venue Time

7 November 2018 All Saints Parish Centre 10.00 - 1.00

21 March 2019 Cookstown Leisure Centre 10.00 - 1.00

26 September 2018 Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre 10.00 - 1.00

11 June 2019 Oakfield Community Centre 1.00 - 4.00

Personality Disorder – A Diagnosis for InclusionDo you want to learn more about personality disorder?

This 4-week workshop will look at the causes, symptoms, different typesof personality disorder, different interventions available and how this impacts on everyday life.

Dates Venue Time

10, 17, 24, 31 May 2019

Holiday Inn Express 10.00 - 1.00

18, 25 January,1, 8 February 2019


9, 16, 23, 30 November 2018

Vineyard Compassion 10.00 - 1.00



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Relationships that Develop my WellbeingWhen we hear the word relationship we automatically think about a love interest or significant other, and while that is one relationship we may have, this course will help us explore all the other relationships that we experience including, friends & family, work colleagues, neighbors etc. When these relationships are mutually beneficial they will have a huge impact on our overall wellbeing.

This 1 off course will look at the social norms in relation to the different relationships, the skills we need to develop healthy relationships and look at identifying some of the challenges and difficulties that may arise whilst developing any relationship.

Dates Venue Time

27 November 2018 Antrim Library 1.00 - 4.00

4 April 2019 InVolve House 10.00 - 1.00

17 October 2018 CRUN 10.00 - 1.00

25 June 2019 Valley Leisure Centre 10.00 - 1.00

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The Workshops

Living with and Understanding DepressionDepression goes beyond feelings of sadness or unhappiness and can deeply disrupt how we think, feel, and live our daily lives. This workshop, which will run over 4 consecutive weeks, covers essential information about depression, how it is diagnosed and how it can affect different people. It will also cover the various treatment options and how people can be supported through this illness. We hope that during this workshop the individuals will have the opportunity to discuss their experiences and learn from others.

Dates Venue Time

8, 15, 22, 29 March 2019

Glenmona Resource Centre 2.00 - 4.00



29 May, 5, 12, 19 June 2019

CRUN 2.00 - 4.00


Dunanney Centre 10.30 - 12.30

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Living with and Understanding AnxietyThis 3-week workshop will help you understand how anxiety can affect the mind and body, how it can often happen for no apparent reason and how it can be different for every individual. It will explore ways to change anxious thinking ways, manage triggers and build a personal toolbox to hopefully enable more effective relaxation.

Dates Venue Time

14, 21, 28 November 2018

Glenmona Resource Centre 2.00 - 4.00

18, 25 January,1 February 2019

Cookstown Leisure Centre 2.00 - 4.00

12, 19, 26 November 2018

CRUN 10.30 - 12.30

16, 23, 30 May 2019

Larne Leisure Centre 2.00 - 4.00

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The Workshops

Living with and Understanding FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia is a very misunderstood condition. This 3-week workshop provides an insight into understanding the causes and symptoms of fibromyalgia. The aim is to educate everyone on how someone who suffers from fibromyalgia may improve their life with this condition on a daily basis. This workshop provides an insight into managing symptoms such as pain, sleep, and fatigue, as well as self-help, and relaxation treatments supporting each individual with their journey.

Dates Venue Time

8, 15, 22 May 2019 All Saints Parish Centre 10.30 - 12.30

12, 19, 26 March 2019 InVolve House 10.30 - 12.30

21, 28 September, 5 October 2018

Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre 2.00 - 4.00

18, 25 January, 1 February 2019

Carrickfergus Library 2.00 - 4.00

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Living with and Understanding Chronic PainThis session helps to clarify what constitutes chronic pain and how quality of life for sufferers can be put at risk due to its persistent nature, creating a negative effect for those struggling to cope with long term chronic pain. The goal is to influence an effective pain management approach for sufferers, helping them to break down the pain cycle through a variety of interventions and treatments in order for them to regain control over their lives and lead as productive and rewarding a life as possible.

Dates Venue Time

10 December 2018 TIDAL 2.00 - 4.00

14 June 2019 InVolve House 10.30 - 12.30

8 April 2019 CRUN 2.00 - 4.00

13 February 2019 Valley Leisure Centre 2.00 - 4.00

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opsLiving with and Understanding Bipolar

This workshop has been expanded since 2015/16 in response to valuable feedback received from students who attended. This workshop will run over a 4-week period. People can and do recover from bipolar and in this workshop we will explore how Personal Wellness and goal setting can contribute significantly to sustainable recovery journeys. We will also take an in-depth look at common features of bipolar, what can trigger a bipolar episode, medications and treatments available and at practical ways in which we can manage bipolar ourselves.

Dates Venue Time

26 September, 3, 17, 24 October 2018

All Saints Parish Centre 2.00 - 4.00



8, 15, 22, 29 May 2019

Ramoan Parish Centre 2.00 - 4.00



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Living with and Understanding Schizophrenia/PsychosisThis 3-week workshop aims to allow students to gain awareness of what schizophrenia/psychosis means and discuss experiences of what symptoms can be like for the individual and their carers. We will explore issues relating to the process of diagnosis, possible treatment options and what has been reported as effective. We will also explore personal experiences of schizophrenia/psychosis and some useful ways people have found to manage their own experiences.

Dates Venue Time

14, 21, 28 January 2019 All Saints Parish Centre 10.30 - 12.30



6, 13, 20 March 2019 Vineyard Compassion 10.30 - 12.30

29 May, 5, 12 June 2019 Larne Leisure Centre 2.00 - 4.00

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Living with and UnderstandingPerfectionismPerfectionism can allow us to aim high and achieve great things, however, it canalso be harmful for us and our mental health. This 3-week workshop will explorewhat perfectionism is, how to recognize it, different types of perfectionism andwhat causes it. We will discuss some interesting topics: why perfectionistsprocrastinate, the links to mental health and breaking down some of the mostcommon misconceptions. Finally, this workshop will look at how perfectionismimpacts on your everyday life as well as some tools and tips for facingperfectionism.

Dates Venue Time

16, 23, 30 January 2019

Olivet Apostolic Church 2.00 - 4.00

10, 17, 24 June 2019 Lurach Centre 10.30 - 12.30

19, 26 March,2 April 2019

CRUN 10.30 - 12.30


Ballyclare Presbyterian Church 2.00 - 4.00

Living with and Understanding Brain InjuryEverybody’s brain injury is different and everybody’s recovery is different. In this workshop, we will look at the issues that people who have suffered from a brain injury deal with and how they can regain control of their life. We will look at the common stages individuals are faced with, what aims each individual has, and what obstacles they can overcome.

This workshop is aimed at anyone who has suffered from a head injury, care for someone who has or would like more information on this issue.

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Dates Venue Time

12 February 2019 All Saints Parish Centre 10.30 - 12.30


22 November 2018 Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre 2.00 - 4.00

27 September 2018 Larne Leisure Centre 2.00 - 4.00

Managing Persistent FatigueThis 2-hour workshop is aimed at individuals who are experiencing persistent fatigue for known or unknown reasons. The aims are to help individuals to understand the factors that can contribute to persistent fatigue, also, to help individuals develop fatigue management strategies when carrying out those day to day activities which are important to them.

Dates Venue Time

24 October 2018 Olivet Apostolic Church 2.00 - 4.00

3 April 2019 Meadowbank Sports Arena 2.00 - 4.00

23 January 2019 Vineyard Compassion 2.00 - 4.00

26 June 2019 Ballyclare Presbyterian Church 2.00 - 4.00

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NHSCT Recovery College Registration Form

All information from the registration form will be kept in compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.

There is no limit on the number of workshops you wish to register for!

Please post your completed form to:

The Recovery College Hub, Carrick 3, Holywell Hospital Site, 60 Steeple Road, Antrim, BT41 2RJ

Or email all the details to: [email protected]

You can register via our app available on iOS App Store and Google Play, simply search ‘My Recovery NI’. Here you can register for courses, see venue information, get contact information from useful resources, create a wellbeing plan and much more!

You can send us a private message through our Facebook page ‘The Northern Region Recovery College’. By liking our page, you will be kept up to date with any new information we have.

Or you can ring us on 02894 413449 and register over the phone. If you get our answering service, please leave us your name and number and a brief message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

My Recovery app available on Apple and Android

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Are you a returning Student? Yes □ No □Are you registering as a carer (attending to support another person) Yes□ No□PERSONAL AND CONTACT DETAILSFull Name*

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Please outline in brief any difficulty which may make it hard for you to attend or fully benefit from any courses you have registered for. This could connect to mental health learning difficulties or a disability issue (including reading and writing).

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Important information

Please be advised all venues are subject to change. Please ensure you have provided us with a current contact number so we can notify you of any changes that may occur.

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Attending/Cancelling a course

Please ensure you register for any courses you would like to attend. Numbers are limited on each course so it is vital you register. If a course is fully booked you will be placed on a waiting list and contacted if a space becomes available.

If you have registered and can no longer attend a course you have registered for, please contact us as soon as possible. You can contact us via telephone, email and Facebook.

Feeling Comfortable in your own Skin

This 3-week workshop will explore positive and negative body image and what factors can influence how we feel about ourselves including media, friends, family and culture, commercial and genetic. We will discuss why we feel the need to match these ideals and at what cost. We will explore options and choices that we can make to create a positive body image, empowering us to value ourselves and our uniqueness.

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Dates Venue Time

2, 9, 16 May 2019 All Saints Parish Centre 10.30 - 12.30

17, 24 September,1 October 2018

InVolve House 10.30 - 12.30

29 November, 6, 13 December 2018


22, 29 January, 5 February 2019


Managing Change

Modern life moves at a rapid pace and we are increasingly expected to roll with it. Change can be scary and unpleasant or pleasant and welcome. For manyof us the challenge of adjusting to change can take its toll. This workshop explores some of the common responses to change. We will look at strategies that we can use so we can take future changes in our stride.

Dates Venue Time

26 November 2018 Holiday Inn Express 2.00 - 4.00

13 May 2019 Lurach Centre 10.30 - 12.30

24 September 2018 Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre 10.30 - 12.30

8 February 2019 Ballyclare Presbyterian Church 2.00 - 4.00

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Working with Loneliness at ChristmasIt’s the season to be jolly…Christmas is traditionally seen as a time of peace and happiness, where friends and families come together to exchange and receive gifts. For many of us however Christmas can be a time filled with uncertainty, exhaustion, loneliness, and financial pressure. Often the expense at this time of the year, the pressure of attending social gatherings and the feelings of isolation and loneliness can overshadow the festive season for many. Join us for a one-off session to explore and discuss the common concerns associated with this time of year and together look at developing steps to help us move into the New Year positively.

Dates Venue Time

12 December 2018 Olivet Apostolic Church 10.00 - 12.30

10 December 2018 Cookstown Leisure Centre 10.00 - 12.30

11 December 2018 Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre 10.00 - 12.30

14 December 2018 Carrickfergus Library 1.30 - 4.00

Dates Venue Time

8, 15, 22, 29 November, 6, 13 December 2018


2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May,6 June 2019

Meadowbank Sports Arena 6.30 - 8.30

26 February, 5, 12, 19, 26 March, 2 April 2019

CRUN 6.30 - 8.30


Woodlands Wellness Hub 6.30 - 8.30

Discovering Everyday Mindfulness

This workshop will support us to learn you how to tune into our senses anddiscover when we are tense and unhappy. This can support us to make moreinformed choices and decisions about how we live our lives. This Workshop willgive you practical ideas about how we can learn to “listen to ourselves” moreeffectively. This skill can have a real impact on your everyday life and help you make decisions that are right for you.

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A Good Night’s Sleep

Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you toss and turn all night? You are definitely not alone. This workshop provides information about the common causes of sleep problems and suggests practical ways to help overcome them. It looks at different sleep cycles and their effects, barriers to sleep and how much sleep we need to feel refreshed.

Dates Venue Time

3 October 2018 TIDAL 2.00 - 4.00


27 February 2019 Ramoan Parish Centre 2.00 - 4.00

10 December 2018 Dunanney Centre 10.30 - 12.30

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Introduction to CBT

This session explains the nature of CBT and how it can help us manage our problems by changing the way we think and behave. Effective in treating anxiety and depression it is also useful for a variety of mental and physical healthproblems. It is based on the concept that our thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions are interconnected and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap us in a vicious cycle. CBT can help us crack this cycle by breaking down overwhelming problems into smaller parts and help us change these negative patterns to improve the way we feel.

Dates Venue Time

15 October 2018 TIDAL 2.00 - 4.00

8 February 2019 InVolve House 10.30 - 12.30

20 May 2019 Ramoan Parish Centre 10.30 - 12.30

28 March 2019 Ballyclare Presbyterian Church 2.00 - 4.00

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Assertiveness/Self Confidence/Positive SelfTalk

This 3-week workshop will help students discover self-confidence, good self-esteem and positive self talk. When participating in this we will find our inner strengths which will help us be more assertive when expressing our views. We will be better equipped to have our voices heard and in turn aid our recovery journey.

Dates Venue Time

7, 14, 21 March 2019 Olivet Apostolic Church 10.30 - 12.30

6, 13, 20 June 2019 Meadowbank Sports Arena 10.30 - 12.30

14, 21, 28 November 2018


19, 26 September,3 October 2018


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The Workshops

Dates Venue Time

6, 13 November 2018 All Saints Parish Centre 10.00 - 12.30

16, 23 January 2019 Meadowbank Sports Arena 1.30 - 4.00

4, 11 October 2018 Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre 10.00 - 12.30

30 April, 7 May 2019 Oakfield Community Centre 1.30 - 4.00

5 Ways of WellbeingMost of us know when we are mentally and physically well, but sometimes weneed a little extra support to keep well. There are five simple steps to helpmaintain and improve your wellbeing. Try to build these into your daily life – think of them as your ‘five a day’ for wellbeing.

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WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning)Wellness Recovery Action Planning is a 16-hour workshop and can be delivered over 4 weeks, or 2 days. The workshop is for anyone who wants to create positive changes in the way they feel, to help make changes in their life and increase theirenjoyment of life. WRAP will help you deal with uncomfortable feelings, to find and maintain hope, to have choices and to build existing strengths and abilities

Dates Venue Time

5 & 6 October 2018 Holiday Inn Express 9.30 - 4.30

3 & 4 December 2018 All Saints Parish Centre 9.30 - 4.30

6 & 7 February 2019 Olivet Apostolic Church 9.30 - 4.30

22 & 23 March 2019 TIDAL 9.30 - 4.30

1 & 2 May 2019 Olivet Apostolic Church 9.30 - 4.30

28 May, 4, 11, 18 June 2019 Glenmona Resource Centre 1.30 - 4.30

28 & 29 September 2018 Meadowbank Sports Arena 9.30 - 4.30

13 & 14 November 2018 Cookstown Leisure Centre 9.30 - 4.30

23 & 24 January 2019 Lurach Centre 9.30 - 4.30

14 & 15 March 2019 Glasgowbury Cornstore Creative Hub 9.30 - 4.30

9 & 10 May 2019 InVolve House 9.30 - 4.30

14 & 15 June 2019 Lurach Centre 9.30 - 4.30

8 & 9 October 2018 Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre 9.30 - 4.30

23 & 24 November 2018 CRUN 9.30 - 4.30

14 & 15 February 2019 Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre 9.30 - 4.30

25 & 26 March 2019 Portballintrae Village Hall 9.30 - 4.30

22 & 23 May 2019 Vineyard Compassion 9.30 - 4.30

7 & 8 June 2018 Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre 9.30 - 4.30

18 & 19 October 2018 Valley Leisure Centre 9.30 - 4.30



1 & 2 February 2019 Carrickfergus Methodist Church 9.30 - 4.30

20, 27 March, 3, 10 April 2019

Dunanney Centre 1.30 - 4.30

16 & 17 May 2019 Larne Leisure Centre 9.30 - 4.30

6, 13, 20, 27 June 2019 Oakfield Community Centre 1.30 - 4.30

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Bereaved by Suicide If you are bereaved by suicide, know someone who is or just want to learn ways of helping those bereaved by suicide, then this information session is suited to you.Bereavement by suicide shares similar thoughts and feelings as other bereavements but it also differs. Understanding how and why it differs is helpful to know when you are grieving or supporting someone who is.Topics covered in this information session include; emotional & physical reactions to the loss, survivors questions, stigma’s & isolation, coping strategies and working together to support those bereaved. *

*These sessions are not a support group for those bereaved – you do not have to discuss your personal loss. For information on the Bereaved by Suicide Support Service contact 028 9441 3544.

Come along by yourself or feel free to bring a family member, friend, or colleague with you.

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Dates Venue Time

26 September 2018 All Saints Parish Centre 10.00 - 12.30

5 December 2018 Lurach Centre 10.00 - 12.30

14 May 2019 Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre

10.00 - 12.30

27 February 2019 Dunanney Centre 10.00 - 12.30

Building Resilience

Life is full of challenges and we often have to face numerous difficult situations simultaneously. Going to work, looking after children and paying the bills can be difficult enough, but now you have something unexpected to cope with. Perhaps you need to replace your car, are threatened with unemployment or an illness. How well you cope with these challenges, planned or unplanned, will depend on your resilience. Join us in our workshop as we discover how our choices in terms of lifestyle, support network, physical health and other decisions combine to affect our resilience to whatever challenges await us.

Dates Venue Time

27 February 2019 Olivet Apostolic Church 10.30 - 12.30

27 November 2018 InVolve House 10.30 - 12.30

15 May 2019 Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre 10.30 - 12.30

5 April 2019 Larne Leisure Centre 2.00 - 4.00

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Understanding the role of Families and Carers in Mental Health ServicesFamilies, friends and carers play an important part in day to day life. In this workshop, we will look at the role of family, partner, nominated friend/advocate or carer in the recovery process. We will explore what supports can be provided to them. Consent and confidentiality will also be discussed. This is aimed at anyone who is experiencing mental health difficulties, as well as the families or carers involved who would like more information on their role.

Dates Venue Time

3 May 2019 Holiday Inn Express 1.00 - 4.00

11 February 2019 Cookstown Leisure Centre 10.00 - 1.00

23 November 2018 Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre 1.00 - 4.00

24 September 2018 Carrick Library 1.00 - 4.00

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opsUnderstanding Advocacy

Within mental health services, an advocate is someone that can represent and defend the views, needs, wishes, worries or rights of people who feel unable to do this for themselves. This 9-week workshop can be accredited by the Open CollegeNetwork, leading you to have a formal certificate* which is optional for a small fee.This can give you the power to develop the knowledge and skills needed to be agood advocate for both yourself and others.

*Open College Network (OCN) Accredited Level 2Level 2 is equivalent to GCSE A* - C and Higher Diploma

Dates Venue Time

Intro – 17 September 2018

TIDAL

1.00 - 2.00

24 September, 1, 8, 15, 22 October, 5, 12, 19November 2018

1.00 - 4.00

Intro – 1 May 2019

Lurach Centre

10.00 - 11.00

8, 15, 22, 29 May, 5, 12, 19, 26 June 2019

10.00 - 1.00

Intro – 15 January 2019

Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre

10.00 - 11.00

22, 29 January, 5, 12, 26February, 5, 12, 19 March 2019

10.00 - 1.00

Intro – 4 October 2018Ballyclare Presbyterian Church

1.00 - 2.00

11, 18, 25 October, 8, 15, 22, 29 November, 6 December 2018

1.00 - 4.00

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Dates Venue Time


Antrim Library 2.00 - 4.00

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May, 6 June 2019


7, 14, 21, 28 November, 5, 12 December 2018

CRUN 2.00 - 4.00

5, 12, 19, 26 March, 2, 9 April 2019

Ballyclare Presbyterian Church 2.00 - 4.00

Creative Writing - Creating Your Own Story

Creative writing is one of the most accessible art forms: bring yourself, and your imagination. This 6-week workshop aims to inspire and encourage creativity for creating your own story and self-reflection, in a supportive and non-judgmental environment, us ing innovative, playfully challengingapproaches. This workshop aims to provide you with the space to reflect on your personal experience of recovery. You will have the opportunity todevelop your recovery story using a variety of creative approaches. You may also consider sharing your story with others. Its advisable to bring pen, paper, magazines, photographs along with you.

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The Workshops

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Choose to LoseThis is a 10-week weight management program designed for healthy adults. The program aims to support people to lose weight safely and prevent further weight gain. Choose to Lose works by educating people on how to make small steps within everyday life, towards achieving a balanced diet and increasing levels of physical activity. Participants are encouraged to make positive lifestyle changes through the information provided at each of the weekly sessions.

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Dates Venue Time

21, 28 September, 5, 12, 19, 26 October, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 2018


1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May, 5, 12, 19, 26 June, 3 July 2019


17, 24, 31 January, 7, 14, 28 February, 7, 14, 21, 28 March 2019

Vineyard Compassion 10.30 - 12.30

25 January, 1, 8, 15 February, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 March, 5 April 2019


• Know where you are going. Take the address and any pre-courseinformation you may need. If you ae unsure of the area, contact theRecovery College and they will direct you as best they can.

• If you are attending a full day’s course, bring refreshments and/ormoney to buy food and drinks (tea and coffee are provided at eachworkshop)

• Bring a pen and paper. Although in some workshops you will begiven different resources you may want to take your own notes.

• If you think you are running late or are unable to attend call theRecovery College as soon as possible.

• If you want to know any more information about the courses, contactthe Recovery College and the staff will be more than happy to helpwith any queries you may have.

• Can I bring someone to support me? Yes! If you would like to bringa family member, friend, or carer to support you to attend the course,have them contact the Recovery College to register explaining theyare attending to support yourself.

Tips From Students

Would you like be involved in the Recovery College?

Have you attended the Recovery College and would like to support others to attend? The Recovery College are looking for volunteers to ‘buddy’ other students attending our workshops. If you think this is the opportunity for you contact Rosemary Hawthorne for further information and how to apply.

02894 [email protected]

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Your Awareness Calendar

All dates have been sourced from ‘Awareness Days UK’ -https://www.awarenessdays.com/For more information on PIF (Patient Information Forum) visit their website - https://www.pifonline.org.uk/

SEPTEMBERSuicide Prevention Day – 10SeptemberWorld Alzheimer’s Day – 21September World’s Biggest Coffee Morning (MacMillan Cancer Support) – 28September

OCTOBERWorld Mental Health Day – 10 October

NOVEMBERNational Stress Awareness Day – 1NovemberWorld Kindness Day – 13 NovemberSelf-Care Week – 13 NovemberAlcohol Awareness Week – 13 November

DECEMBERAnger Awareness Week – 1December

JANUARY/

FEBRUARYRandom Acts of Kindness Day – 17FebruaryEating Disorder Awareness Week –26 February

MARCHSelf Injury Awareness Day – 1MarchWorld Hearing Day – 3 MarchNational No Smoking Day – 14MarchInternational Day of Happiness – 20 MarchWorld Bipolar Day – 30 March

APRILStress Awareness Month – APRILMaternal Mental Health Week – 30April

MAYAction for Brain Injury Awareness Week – 8 MayWorld Fibromyalgia Awareness Day – 12 MayMental Health Awareness Week –14 MayDying Matters Week ‘Lets TalkAbout It’ – 14 May

JUNEVolunteers Week – 1 JuneCarer’s Week – 11 June

JULYPIF (Patient Information Forum) Annual Conference* – 5 July

AUGUST/

Frequently asked questionsWho can attend Recovery College courses?

Our courses are open to anyone aged 16+. You do not need a referral. They are open to staff and carer’s also.

Where will the course be held?

All our courses are held in community venues across The Northern Health and Social Care Trust area. The prospectus has the details of the venue with each course. The areas we cover are:Antrim/Ballymena, Magherafelt/Cookstown, Ballymoney/Coleraine and Larne/Carrick/Newtownabbey

How much do courses cost?

The courses are all free, but you must enroll before attending.

Can I enroll over the phone?

Yes. To register over the telephone, we will require the following details: Name, date of birth, address and postcode, and a contact number.

Will I get paid travel expenses?

No. We do not pay travel expenses, and we are unable to provide a transport service, but our courses are free of charge.

Can my carer attend with me?

Yes, carer’s, family and friends can also attend by enrolling through the same processes noting they are attending as a carer for another person.

If the course dates are full, can I just show up?

No. If the course you wish to attend is fully booked, we can add you to the waiting list in case anyone drops out. If you can no longer attend a course please contact us as soon as possible so we can offer your place to others on the waiting lists.

What happens on a course?

We aim to make our courses friendly, informative, and enjoyable to help students on their recovery journey. Two trained tutors facilitate each class; one is an expert with relevant lived experience, who will share their own recovery journey as part of each course session, the other is an expert by profession, working in their field of expertise.47 48

WRAP SUPPORT GROUP’s (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)What is a WRAP support group?

WRAP support groups consist of peers who have attended the 16hr WRAP training and who wish to further develop their own Personal WRAP. Each time we meet we take a section of wrap, have a fun activity to help us get a better understanding of the subject and see what we can do to improve our mental health. E.G HOPE!

What is Hope? We look at how we can hold on to HOPE even when at times we feel there is no HOPE, as well as inspiring each other to keep Hope Alive

As peers we support each other in our journey of recovery by learning from each other how we can get well and hopefully stay well for longer periods of time. If you have completed your WRAP training why not come along to a WRAP Support groupnear you. No need to book a place, just drop in and see what antics we are up to on the today, with a cuppa and a chat. This is a fun, relaxed gathering of people who want to help themselves and each other manage their day to day lives through WRAP and make full use of Wellness Tools.

WRAP SUPPORT GROUPS THAT ARE IN YOUR AREA:

BALLYMONEY /COLERAINE - COLERAINE RESOURCE CENTREANTRIM - HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BALLYMENA - MONTGOMERY`S CAFÉLARNE/ CARRICK/NEWTOWNABBEY - CENTRE POINT LARNE COOKSTOWN - GORTALOWRY HOUSEMAGHERAFELT - MAGHERAFELT COUNSELEING SERVICES GARDEN STREET

PLEASE CALL 02894413449 for more information and times, or check our Facebook page for regular updates

Eileen Bell, Peer Recovery Trainer

Student & Facilitators Reflections

“There’s a genuine care and concern, easy to understand aspects of the course

Inclusive

informative

I'M NOT ONE FOR COURSES BUT THE WRAP COURSE WAS A REVELATION

I love talking about my experiences of what I have learned, and what has helped me along my journey to recovery

EQUAL

inspiring

I have achieved so much

so much more than I anticipated

I have learnedso much

A NEW STORY OF HOPE

It is ok to be you

It was very enjoyable, learned a lot and the facilitators were great, very relaxed but very professional

The facilitators created a relaxed and open environment to learn in

Listening to others experience and sharing in a safe environment, the skill of the facilitators that this didn’t become a shop for complaining about services

I enjoyed how respectful kind and relaxing manner of the presenters

GreatFacilitators

Very big thank you for improving my life as a carer

I was very pleased to be involved in finding and

discussing practical solutions for my particular

difficulties

These courses have been a huge blessing and enriched my life

Co-facilitation has given me the confidence and empowerment to work alongside professionals and be seen as an equal

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Facilitators are extremely supportive and respectful

The facilitators were excellent and interesting and so knowledgeable it made me very interested and did not want to miss one single part of the course

I felt comfortable I could enjoy all group activities

Thought provoking

Every course offered something newfrom my peers who have lived experience in co-producing courses, their honesty and bravery in sharing their experience makes the courses real

COMFORTING

Taken at a nice pace

effective due to the mutual learning in the room, which allows for progression and develop personal goals

helped me to connect and be inspired

I achieved longer periods of wellness

hopeI learn something new

reflection

Theinformationwas clearly presented

This course has set me in a good place to achieving my personal recovery goals and with improved recovery, wellbeing and quality of life

made new friends

An eye-opener

MORE POSITIVE ABOUT MOVING FORWARD

This has helped me grow and has validated my own personal experiences

I AM SO PROUD OF HOW FAR I HAVE COME

I felt that I belonged

NO MORE THEM AND US

I will be forever grateful to the Recovery College, the professionals, and people with lived experience for making a difference in my life

gave me a sense of empowerment

The course afforded me take time to explore topics and material at the group pace

2 co-facilitators were equals in the room

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Venue DetailsAntrim/Ballymena Magherafelt/Cookstown

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All Saints' Parish Centre9 Cushendall Road Ballymena BT43 6HA

Antrim Library10 Railway Street Antrim BT41 4AE

Glenmona Resource CentreCottage Wood Site21 High StreetCushendallBT44 0NB

Holiday Inn ExpressJunction 1 Ballymena Road Antrim BT41 4LL

Olivet Apostolic ChurchThistlewood Gardens Antrim BT41 1QB

TIDAL55 Main Street Toomebridge Antrim BT41 3TF

Cookstown Leisure Centre78 Fountain Road Cookstown BT80 8QF

Glasgowbury Cornstore Creative Hub20a High Street The Back Road Draperstown BT45 7AA

InVolve House (Volunteer Centre)16 – 18 Queen StreetMagherafeltBT45 6AB

The Lurach Centre15 Church Street Maghera BT46 5EA

Meadowbank Sports ArenaBallyronan Road Magherafelt BT45 6EH

Ballymoney/Coleraine Larne/Carrick/Newtownabbey

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CRUN (Causeway Rural UrbanNetwork)1 Brook Street Coleraine BT52 1EN

Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre33 Garryduff RoadBallymoney BT53 7DB

Portballintrae Village HallBeach RoadBushmilllsBT57 8RT

Ramoan Parish Centre3 Station Street Ballycastle BT54 6AP

Vineyard CompassionVineyard Centre10 Hillmans Way Ballycastle RoadColeraine BT52 2ED

Oakfield Community CentreOakfield Drive Carrickfergus BT38 7SP

Valley Leisure Centre40 Church Road Newtownabbey BT36 7LJ

Woodlands Wellness Hub Whiteabbey Hospital Doagh Road Newtownabbey BT37 9RH

Ballyclare Presbyterian Church2 Foundry Lane Ballyclare BT39 9BQ

Carrickfergus Library2 Joymount Carrickfergus BT38 7DQ

Carrickfergus Methodist Church1 Albert Road Carrickfergus BT38 8AA

Dunanney CentreRathmullan Drive Rathcoole Newtownabbey BT37 9DQ

Glengormley PavilionBallyclare RoadGlengormleyNewtownabbeyBT36 5EX

Larne Leisure Centre28 Tower RoadLarneBT40 1AB

Monkstown VillageCentre18 Monkstown VillageCentre Monkstown RoadNewtownabbeyBT37 0HS(above Mauds Café)

To find out more about our workshopsin YOUR AREA and how they can help please contact us:

The Recovery College HubHolywell Hospital Site60 Steeple RoadAntrimBT41 2RJ

02894 [email protected] us on Facebook, search;The Northern Region Recovery College

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