Education and learning

When you’re struggling, you need somewhere safe to go – not a waiting room or an emergency department. Our Staying Well crisis cafes offer a calm, welcoming alternative when things feel overwhelming.

Learn, grow, and connect

Recovery isn’t just about managing symptoms – it’s about building a life that feels meaningful. Learning about your mental health can help you understand what’s happening, develop coping strategies, and feel more in control.

Our Recovery College offers free courses designed and delivered by people with lived experience, alongside mental health professionals. Everyone is welcome – whether you use mental health services or not.

Free to attend

Recovery College

Free courses designed and delivered by people with lived experience, alongside mental health professionals – in a supportive, non-clinical environment.

Brighton & Hove • Sussex Partnership

What you can learn

  • Understanding anxiety, depression, and other conditions
  • Coping strategies and self-care
  • Building confidence and self-esteem
  • Creative and practical skills

How it works

The Recovery College is run in partnership with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Courses are co-produced and co-delivered by people with lived experience of mental health challenges alongside clinical professionals. It's a learning environment, not a clinical one - you're a student, not a patient. Everyone attends as equals

How to access

Free courses

Courses are free and open to anyone in Brighton & Hove – you don’t need to be referred by a professional.

For the current course programme, visit the Sussex Partnership Recovery College website or get in touch.

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I engaged in workshops and classes which enabled me to gain insights into problems I was having, but more importantly enabled me to meet other individuals who were struggling with similar issues.
Southdown client

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