Converge
Converge: education for recovery
In association with the Institute for Social Justice.
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We provide courses for adults who use mental health services. Our courses help you develop skills in a supportive educational environment. You have the freedom to be creative, challenge yourself and discover new abilities.
Most courses take place at York St John University. Courses are taught by staff, students and people with particular expertise and their own experience of mental ill health. We also offer some courses online and by post.
Applying for a course
You can attend a Converge course if you are an adult (18 and older) and you:
- Receive current support for a mental health issue
- Have experienced mental health issues in the past
Courses are free of charge. They take place during term time and vary between 4 and 10 weeks in length. You can apply for a course throughout the year.
Our courses
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Visual arts
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Creative writing
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Film and media
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Music
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Theatre and performance
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Academic skills
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Online and postal courses
Our work with the community
Our history
Find out about the history of Converge. Discover our ongoing work to improve access to educational opportunities.
Student volunteering
Students from YSJ can volunteer with Converge as participants or in a leadership role.
Our partnerships
We work with local, national and international partners to provide rich educational opportunities.
Converge Evaluation and Research Team (CERT)
We offer bespoke evaluations of mental health services and community projects.
Converge Evaluation Project
We are evaluating the impact of our programme on those who use it in York and Newcastle.
We want to find out about the experiences of people who use Converge, or who have used it in the past.