Northeast Essex Recovery College
Northeast Essex Recovery College (NERC) is a mental health and addiction Recovery College offering free learning opportunities to anyone 18+ within the Northeast Essex area . NERC is commissioned by Essex County Council and its learning provision is delivered by Bridge Support. Bridge Support aims to “bridge” the gap between existing psychiatric services and the wider community. We draw on our 40 years of experience in clinical provision, mental health, housing and the recovery process. NERCs aim is to re-engage and reinspire our students to reach their recovery goals.
In-person
Further info
All our workshops are free and are designed to build knowledge and skills in these four subject areas:
Recovery and Wellbeing - Reflecting and understanding lived experiences, thought and behaviour patterns. Finding practical ways forward day to day.
Developing Knowledge and Life Skills -Mental health as a subject: how services work, how to support yourself and others. Basic life skills, eductional and vocational skills.
Creativity and self -expression - Freedom and expression through writing, art, music and crafts.
Physical Wellbeing - Finding connection between physical health and emotional wellbeing. How sleep, movement, nutrition and energy can promote positive wellbeing. Workshops will explore green space activity (fishing, horse riding and animal care)
Our 6R re-engagment course: Designed to assist our “students” with their recovery journey by creating learning-based goals and expectations. NERC’s model encourages socialisation and relationship building within the community and with other peer learners. A free introductory course structured around six practical ways to strengthen wellbeing.
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Who can use this service?
Anyone 18+ with lived mental health and addiction isssues.
Those looking to re-engage with their wider community through learning opportunities.
Learn new skills to promote independence, employment and support overall positive emotional wellbeing.
How are services delivered?
NERC runs learning workshops across Harwich, Clacton, Colchester, Jaywick and Walton.
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