📋 Tender Overview
Objectives
Research results on mental health in the region of ex- Yugoslavia show 30% of the population is found to be psychologically challenged. We plan to implement the successful MH adult education Recovery College model through establishing 4 innovative MH learning spaces, ensuring quality, inclusive, educational and preventive programs are delivered, contributing to the improvement of adult education in the region and to wellbeing of psychiatric care users, MH staff and general population.
Activities
Activities are divided in 4 WPs: Project implementation, Developing the Balkan Recovery College model- Desk research of successful Recovery College models, Local needs assessment through focus groups and interviews with all stakeholders, Piloting and evaluating the 4 country models through LTT Pilot Camps and Field visits, Creating the final 4 models and the Balkan Recovery College model and promoting the project through dissemination activities- social and traditional media and public events.
Impact
We will develop and pilot 4 Recovery College programs in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Slovenia, based on thorough desk research and local needs assessment, carefully tailoring the courses to fulfil the needs of psychiatric care users, MH staff and general public, under supervision of UK Camden and Islington Recovery College. Through dissemination and advocacy efforts, as well as the development of the Balkan Recovery College model, we will ensure recognition and sustainability.
