Public Event: Early Interventions in Psychosis Community Training Day

Black Country community invited to free psychosis awareness event to support local people and families. 

Local residents are invited to a warm, welcoming, and genuinely enjoyable community event designed to help people learn more about psychosis, and how we can all play a part in supporting those affected.

Taking place on Tuesday 10 March 2026, the free event is hosted by the Trust’s Early Intervention in Psychosis Service and aims to bring people together in a relaxed, friendly environment. Expect engaging activities, myth-busting conversations, and plenty of opportunities to chat with staff, ask questions, and learn in a way that feels safe, human, and down-to-earth.

Event details

• Date: Tuesday 10 March 2026
• Time: 9.30am – 1pm
• Venue: Bilston People’s Centre, Excel Church, Wolverhampton Street, Bilston, WV14 0LT
• Tickets: Free to attend – book online

The team wants the day to feel approachable and fun, a space where people can connect, share experiences, and leave feeling more confident about recognising the signs of psychosis and knowing where to turn for help.

A community focused day of learning and support

Psychosis can affect anyone, and early support can make a lifechanging difference. But stigma and misunderstanding often stop people from reaching out.

This event aims to change that by creating a space where people can learn without judgement, meet others who care about mental health, and hear directly from those with lived experience.

“During my psychosis I felt locked away from the world, primarily as I did not know what psychosis was. No one would have expected this to happen to me. It was confusing and isolating due to the stigma around this. Psychosis is just not spoken about enough.” says K, who is supported by the service.

Laura Barney, Clinical Service Development Lead wants more people to feel comfortable talking about psychosis:

“We want this to be a friendly, open day where people feel comfortable asking questions and learning together. Psychosis is often misunderstood, and that misunderstanding can create fear. By bringing the community together, we hope to build confidence, compassion, and awareness. Everyone is welcome and everyone will leave knowing something that could help someone else.”  

Working in partnership

The event is proudly supported by the Black Country Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF), ensuring that the voices, experiences, and cultural needs of local communities shape the day. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to fairness, inclusion, and improving outcomes for people from all backgrounds.

The team will be organising further events in Dudley, Sandwell and Walsall, but people from across the Black Country are welcome at any of the four events. They are also keen to learn from the local community as Laura explains:

“We want to understand what matters to our community so we can shape early intervention in psychosis services that truly work for everyone. By listening and working together, we hope to reduce barriers, build trust, and make it easier for people to get support early, when it can make the biggest difference.”

The Trust encourages local residents, organisations, community groups, faith organisations, carers, and anyone with an interest in mental health to come along, enjoy the day, and help build a more understanding and supportive Black Country.

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