Summer 2025 at Camden & Islington Recovery College
Welcome to our Summer 2025 Term!
Our latest Course Guide and Calendar are now available – you can find them below. We’ve got a fantastic selection of free courses this term, so take a look and see what’s right for you.
In September, we celebrated 10 years of learning, growth, and recovery together.
Watch Our 10th Anniversary Video
Get Involved – Share What the Recovery College Means to You
We’re inviting students to share their experiences of the Recovery College – in writing or as a visual piece (drawing, painting, photography, etc.).
We’ll be selecting up to 12 submissions to include in a 2025 Course Guide. Deadline: 31 July 2025
How to Enrol for Summer Courses
In-Person Enrolment at St Pancras Hospital (West Wing Reception, NW1 0PE) No appointment needed. A staff member will come to assist you:
Monday 30 June | 10am–12pm
Monday 2 June | 10am–12pm
Wednesday 11 June | 2–4pm
Thursday 19 June | 11am–1pm
Tuesday 24 June | 2–4pm
Summer 2025 Course Dates
In-Person Enrolment at St Pancras Hospital (West Wing Reception, NW1 0PE)
>>Download Upcoming Courses: Summer 2025 Term Calendar
Tuesdays, 3, 10, 17, 24 June 2025, 11:30am–1pm – Writing for Self-Expression (Online, 4 sessions)
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 1–4pm – Food to Improve Your Mental Health
Thursdays, 5, 12, 19, 26 May 2025, 1:30–4pm – Green Prescription
Six Wednesdays 4, 11, 18, 25 June, 2, 9 July 2025 13:30-4pm: With Nature in Mind
Six Fridays: 6 June – 11 July 2025, 1:30–4pm – Building Healthy Relationships
Monday, 9 June 2025, 10am–3pm – Alone But Not Lonely
Six Tuesdays: 3 June – 8 July 2025, 3–5pm – Move Into Confidence: Mindful Movement for Health & Empowerment
Monday, 16 June 2025, 10:30am–3:30pm – How to Cope With Traumatic Events
Monday, 23 June 2025, 10am–3pm – Tree of Life
Monday, 30 June 2025, 10am–2pm – Thinking Differently: Identifying and Living Well with Neurodivergence (Women only, in person)
Three Tuesdays: 1, 8, 15 July 2025, 10am–3pm – Steps Into Peer Role
Monday, 14 July 2025, 10am–4pm – How To Tell Your Recovery Story
Wednesday 18 July 10am – 1pm: End of Summer Celebration
Midnight, 31 July 2025 – Student Submission: What does the Recovery College mean to me?
Course Guide
Online Enrolment
Students can enrol online for our courses Here!
Enrolled students will receive enrolment confirmation emails with venue information/online link before their courses start. We take enrolments throughout the term.
Enrolment on video-only courses can be at any time during term – you will be sent a Youtube link to watch at your leisure.
Already Attended a Course and Want to Join Again?
To help make our courses available to more people, students who have already attended a course will be placed on a waiting list. If there is space left the week before the course starts, we’ll offer you a place.
Who Can Join Our Courses?
Our courses are open to anyone aged 18+ who:
- Lives, works, volunteers, or receives services in Camden or Islington
- Has a professional, family, or carer connection to Camden or Islington
North London NHS Foundation Trust staff from any borough can enrol and access all video materials. Please note: all in-person sessions are held in Camden or Islington.
New to the Recovery College? We’re Here to Help
After you enrol, you’ll be invited to an online group induction.
You can also book a Learning Guidance Conversation with our Peer Learning Coach, who can help you choose courses that align with your interests or recovery journey.
NHS Talking Therapies
You don’t have to face these challenges alone – let us be a part of your journey towards a healthier mind.
Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Support in Islington
We have fantastic local organisations that provide mental health support and resources for mental wellness in Islington. For additional information or support, please explore these helpful resources. Find more information and support for your mental health.
Self-Referral Services
If you ever feel like hurting yourself or things are too overwhelming, or if it’s an emergency, please call the Islington Crisis Team anytime at 0800 917 3333 or the Samaritans at 116 123.