We are proud to work alongside our communities to co-design and -deliver mental health, learning disability and autism support, right across the Black Country.
We want our diverse communities to feel deeply understood and cared for by our
Best-for-the-Black-Country approach. By working alongside our communities we grow our understanding and deliver person-centred care informed by that understanding.
We’re building a truly collaborative network to face the big challenges together. We may not have all the answers, but we keep showing up for each other.
Learn more about how we work with our communities:
Black Country Mental Health Stakeholder Advisory Forum
The Black Country Mental Health Stakeholder Advisory Forum is a regular forum and network for organisations and advocates to work alongside each other to co-design and co-deliver mental health support, making a positive difference to the mental health and wellbeing of our Black Country communities. Together we learn from each other and take positive action to reduce stigma around mental health and challenge health inequalities.
Learn more in the forum leaflet and email bchft.bcmhstakeholdergroup@nhs.net to receive an invitation.
Black Country Mental Health Co-Lab
The Black Country Mental Health Co-lab is a meeting of people from organisations who work together to improve the mental health and wellbeing of communities in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
The lab provides a welcoming space for attendees to: discuss key topics; collaborate on ideas and priorities; and co-produce developments, taking positive action together as a coordinated system of partners and communities. Part of each lab meeting will have a spotlight topic.
Email bchft.pmo@nhs.net to receive an invitation.
The Recovery College
The Recovery College provides an educational learning environment for people who have an interest in, or personal difficulties with, mental health. Their courses celebrate our successes and build on existing skills and strategies rather than highlighting problems or failures. Courses are free of charge and open to anyone, aged 18 and over, registered with a GP in the Black Country.
All of sessions are created with people who have lived experience of challenges with their own mental health along with carers and healthcare professionals. The College also commissions community and voluntary organisations to provide training and learning in communities.
Learn more about the College on their website and email info@therecoverycollege.co.uk to find out more.
