Rachel’s story

I came to the recovery college straight from a mental health ward literally straight into a class. I found it very hard at first but the only thing that made it possible was the warm, safe environment. The courses have taught me different tools to handle different feelings especially anxiety. I still have highs and lows but they are less intense and I now have the necessary tools that I’ve learnt from the courses. It has been slow and the college never expects too much from you; it helps you to get there in your own time and have the support to help everyone get there with no pressure