SWEDA Somerset & Wessex Eating Disorders Association 18-25 Project

"Serving those affected by Eating Disorders"



The 18-25 project
Is funded by Comic Relief

Offering Support to young people aged 18 – 25 who have eating disorders and are in education or vocational training.

Who is the 18-25 project for?

Young people who

• have an eating disorder
• are aged 18 - 25
• are in education or training
• live or study in the South West
• want support for themselves or about a friend who they are concerned about
• If you are preparing to study and are not yet 18 or are over 25 and would like support before you move on to make this transition easier then please do contact us.

18-25 offers,

• Supportive and understanding groups* (certain Universities)
• Support to set up groups
• Email support
• Web site with forums
• Information leaflets for students , colleges and Universities
• NSLP and Volunteer Training
• Workshops
• Facilitated Student Email discussion group* (Autumn 2004)
• Telephone helpline
• Adventures , opportunities to try new things
• Fun and therapeutic residentials
• Research into the needs of students with eating disorder
• Conferences

Leaflet Request

• 18-25 General leaflet
• Look out for your mates they may have an eating disorder
• Students experiences shared
• Preparing for University
• Going to university with an Eating Disorder
• Finding a Therapist
• Medical facts about Eating Disorders
• Contacts Card
• Project Poster
• Uni Prep Poster
• If Only Poster
• Do’s and Don'ts Poster
• Positives Poster
• Questionnaires

SWEDA leaflets

• General
• Pen Pals
• Supported Living Project
• Dental Advice
• Support by emails and letter
• Helpline
• Groups
• Other services

Please ring us if you want some more information about the SWEDA and the18–25 project, to request training, to find out what support is available at your university for yourself, your friends or family members.

18-25 on 01458 837900
SWEDA admin on 01458 448611

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SOMERSET & WESSEX EATING
DISORDERS ASSOCIATION

Strode House 10Leigh Road Street Somerset BA16 0HA Adminline 01458 448611 Helpline 01458 448600 http://www.swedauk.org/

http://www.sweda18-25.org.uk/
Or email info@sweda18-25.org.uk

We can offer support to students in universities in the South West and to those preparing to go to University who have eating difficulties. Check out the website for our leaflets and what is new. We are in the process of creating an email discussion site for young people 18-25.We have support groups in some Universities and are happy to help you set up groups and raise awareness within your university.