The Laurence Trust

Services

• Distribute crisis cards containing contact information of support agencies such as The Samaritans; Lifeline; The Eating Disorder Association NI; PIPs; Adapt Distress Eating Disorders NI; STAMP ED; BEAT; AWARE NI; Men Get Eating Disorders Too; MIND; to enable young men to have immediate first hand support;
• Circulate informative literature in public facilities used by young people and in local healthcare services to raise awareness of eating disorders and display links to support agencies;
• Engage with other local and regional groups with an aim of collectively raising awareness of eating disorders, particularly among men and providing better support for me living with an eating disorder and their families;
• Organise fundraising events within the local and wider community to raise funds to support the work of The Laurence Trust and raise awareness of eating disorders among young men;
• Develop links with local healthcare services; education providers and gain their support in helping young men living with eating disorders;
• Develop links with local and national media resources to raise awareness of the struggles of young men by providing them with relevant up to date information including available statistical information; sharing a quarterly newsletter, and undertake interviews on request;
• Facilitate a support group on a monthly basis – or as needs require- to provide support to young men living with eating disorders, and provide a forum for families to share information and support each other in order to help them become a supportive family unit;
• Facilitate seminars/workshops for men and their families, and local healthcare providers to improve care by providing information, sharing experiences and developing a greater understanding of eating disorders as they relate to men.

Opening hours

<p>  Helpline: 6-9pm 7 days a week</p>