Welcome to New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College

New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College offers free courses, workshops, and resources designed to help people build confidence, develop new skills, and take positive steps in their mental health recovery. Our approach is rooted in hope, opportunity, and supporting people to take control of their wellbeing in ways that feel meaningful to them.

Students learn in a welcoming, non‑judgemental environment where lived experience and professional expertise come together to help them understand their wellbeing, explore new possibilities, and move towards their personal goals. Whether someone wants to improve their mental health, connect with others, learn practical skills, or take steps towards new activities, the college provides a pathway, guidance, encouragement, and a range of learning experiences to support them at every stage.

Personal recovery is about living a satisfying, hopeful, and meaningful life, even with challenges, and focusing on what will help you move forward. 

The college is free to all Hertfordshire residents aged 18 and over.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explore the college

Go beyond our courses

Find helpful and inspiring blogs, articles, resources and opportunities to aid your recovery.

Your guide to good mental health

This journal includes tools and ways of supporting your wellbeing and personal mental health recovery.

You can use this journal to:

Get a sense of what personal mental health recovery is and how it helps your wellbeing
Learn about tools that can help your wellbeing and recovery
Reflect on where you are now, where you want to be and how to get there
Inspire you, encourage your creativity and help you problem-solve

 

Wellbeing tips, blogs and articles

Be inspired and find hope!

Dive into powerful personal stories, useful wellbeing articles, and exciting updates from the college community, offering inspiration, practical insights, and a closer look at the experiences, ideas, and achievements of students as they move forward in their recovery.

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About Recovery

What does personal recovery mean, and why is it so important?

Whether you're just starting with the College, a current student, or a professional, read about recovery, why it’s important and how a recovery college can help people with their mental wellbeing.

Learn about recovery-focused language and how you can make a difference.

About recovery

Student development

Discover our innovative student development programme and gain extra skills. 

Are you ready to invest in yourself, strengthen your recovery and improve your wellbeing?

The Student Development Programme is an excellent opportunity for students to progress in their recovery and achieve their personal goals. Want to move forward despite life's challenges, including taking up new activities, volunteering, or employment? This programme could be for you.

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Opportunities for students

Move forward in your recovery

At New Leaf Recovery and Wellbeing College, we believe in the power of opportunity to transform lives.

Whether you’re seeking meaningful employment, looking to invest in your personal recovery, or eager to get involved in co-productions and healthcare research, you’re in the right place. No matter where you are in your journey, our opportunities are here to help you take the next step toward a brighter future.

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Recovery resources

Recovery resources

Discover a vibrant collection of recovery resources, including Wellness Recovery Action Plans, Keeping Well at Work guides, goal‑setting worksheets, wellbeing tools for university life, and much more—everything designed to spark motivation, build confidence, and help you take positive, practical steps in your personal recovery journey. 

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Using Zoom

Getting started with Zoom and digital inclusion

If you are looking for support on how to use Zoom to join the college, our getting started with Zoom page gives you access to written guides, videos and links to troubleshooting pages.

For those looking for extra support to obtain equipment or develop your IT skills, visit our digital inclusions page.

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We inspire

Hope

We inspire hope for the future despite life's challenges.

Opportunity

We give students the opportunity to hear about the experiences of others to help them learn.

Control

We provide you with the knowledge and skills to make the changes that are right for you.

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