Beat Eating Disorders

Organisation Type: VCSE

Our mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. Our national Helpline exists to encourage and empower people to get help quickly, because we know the sooner someone starts treatment, the greater their chance of recovery. People can contact us online or by phone 365 days a year. We listen to them, help them to understand the illness, and support them to take positive steps towards recovery. We also support family and friends, equipping them with essential skills and advice, so they can help their loved ones recover whilst also looking after their own mental health.

• Dedicated NI Helpline
• One to one online chat
• Online support groups
• Email support year round: NIhelp@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
• Eating disorder workshops
• Weekly peer support groups
• Carers Support
  • Raising Resilience online workshops for carers
  • Developing Dolphins an online training course for anyone caring for someone with anorexia or bulimia
  • Nexus a telephone coaching support service for carers
  • Carer information packs full of information for families
  • POD E-learning platform including online modules
  • Harnessing Hope: A skills workshop specifically designed for carers whose loved one has been suffering with an eating disorder for 5+ years
  • Endeavour: Our Zoom-based peer support group for parents/carers of children aged 5-15 with suspected or diagnosed ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)