Support Groups

In a self help support group experiences and knowledge are shared and hopes reinforced as members encourage and support one another. Self help is about learning to manage and overcome a troubling life issue - such as an eating disorder. Self help is not an alternative to receiving professional care, it is a way of gaining the knowledge and strength to tackle a problem in your life.

The sessions are facilitated by SYEDA staff or volunteers who can offer information about Eating Disorders and services available for you or a friend.

Is a Support Group for Me?

When someone first attends a support group, he or she will often feel a tremendous relief. There is a sense of being understood, and group members talk of coming away afterwards feeling more hopeful and confident. Both for people with an eating disorder and for friends, a support group provides companionship, information and positive thinking. It can be an important source of emotional and social support, and a chance to swap and learn new, practical ways of dealing with the difficult situation you are in.

The group is completely confidential and does not affect your medical or university records.

You can come along and just listen if you do not feel like talking.

One to One Sessions

A One2One session can be used to talk about how you feel and how we can help you onto the road to recovery. You can attend for yourself or if you are concerned about a friend and would like some information.

The sessions are useful if:

• You just want to talk to someone who understands.
• You would like to know what support is available for you or for someone you are worried about.
• You want to find out more about eating disorders.
• You do not have an eating disorder but are starting to feel as though food or exercise are starting to rule your life.
• You feel you are ready to recover and want help on the road to recovery.

The sessions are held on the 1st Monday of the month (unless *), at 3.00pm – 5.00pm, at the Student Advice Centre for students from the University of Sheffield:

• 5th November
• 3rd December
• 21st January*
• 4th February
• 4th March
• 15th April*
• 6th May
• 3rd June

If you are a student at Sheffield Hallam University please call or text us and we can arrange an appointment at a time and place that is convenient for you.

SYEDA (South Yorkshire Eating Disorders Association)

Syeda is a regional charity that supports anyone affected by an eating disorder. They offer a range of support services for sufferers and carers including counselling and support groups.

Website: www.syeda.org.uk | Email: info@syeda.org.uk
Telephone (info): 0114 272 8822
Helpline: 0114 272 8855 (open Tuesdays and Thursday 10am-5pm)
Address: 26 - 28 Bedford Street, Neepsend, Sheffield, S6 3BT

University Health Service

The health centre offers a specialist eating disorders service that can be accessed by all students of the University of Sheffield, click the image for more info.

Website: www.sheffield.ac.uk/health/services/eatingdisorders | Email: health.service@sheffield.ac.uk Telephone: 0114 222 2100
Address: 53 Gell Street, Sheffield S3 7QP

University Counselling Service

The service offers individual counseling, workshops and courses on well-being, life skills and relaxation techniques, creative therapies and a daily drop in service.

Website: www.sheffield.ac.uk/counselling | Email: ucs@sheffield.ac.uk
Telephone: 0114 22 24134
Address: 36 Wilkinson Street, Sheffield S10 2GB

Nightline

Sheffield University Nightline is a telephone listening service run by trained student volunteers. We are anonymous, confidential, non-directive, we do not judge anybody and we are always happy to listen.

Website: www.sheffield.ac.uk/nightline | Email: nightline@sheffield.ac.uk
Telephone: 0114 222 8787

Sheffield Mind

Sheffield mind offers information and a range of free services including counseling, group therapy and art therapy.

Website: www.sheffieldmind.co.uk | Email: info@sheffieldmind.co.uk
Telephone: 0114 258 4489
Address: Lawton Tonge House, 57 Wostenholm Road, Sheffield, S7 1LE

Beat (National Eating Disorders Association)

Beat provides helplines, online support and a network of UK-wide self-help groups to help adults and young people in the UK beat their eating disorders.

Website: www.b-eat.co.uk | Email: help@b-eat.co.uk
Helpline: 0845 634 1414 OR 07977 493 345 (Text Support)