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Tips for Coping with Christmas

Christmas can be a particularly challenging time for people affected by eating disorders. The Bodywhys ‘Tips for Coping with Christmas’ are now available online here. Don’t forget support is available via our helpline, support groups and online support services.

Additional Online Support Group Tonight (2nd)

An additional online support group session will be held this evening (Thursday, December 2nd) as an alternative to services which have been disrupted because of weather conditions. To join the session, you can login at connect.bodywhys.ie If you have not previously used Bodywhys Connect, you can register in advance by clicking here and filling out […]

Helpline cancellation this weekend

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Bodywhys helpline will be closed this weekend (October 30th-31st). The helpline service will resume as normal on Monday (1st November) from 7:30pm-9:30pm. A full listing of helpline hours is available here. If you are in need of support this weekend, please contact our email support service (alex).

Christmas Cards & Angels now available

Bodywhys Christmas cards are now on sale to help you prepare for this busy time of year whilst helping us to raise valuable funds. There are 15 cards and envelopes in each pack. (3 each of 5 designs) and can be ordered at €7.50 per pack, plus postage and packaging.    Bodywhys also has beautiful […]

Bank Holiday changes to support services

The Bodywhys LoCall Helpline will be closed this Bank Holiday Monday but will resume normal hours on Tuesday (26th) at 12:30-2:30pm. Bodywhys YouthConnect will take place as scheduled this Sunday (24th) from 7:30pm-9:00pm.  

New Support Group in Dublin South

Bodywhys are pleased to announce the launch of a new bi-monthly support group in Dublin South. The group, for people with eating disorders, will run on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. The first group takes place this Wednesday, October 13th. Groups will run from 7:30-9:00pm in Rooms 1&2 of the UCD Student […]

Cavan Information Evening – September 29th

Bodywhys – in conjunction with the INTERREG IVA Eating disorders project*– will host an information evening on Eating Disorders, Body Image & Related Issues Cavan Crystal Hotel, Dublin Road, Cavan Wednesday, September 29th Talk begins at 7:30pm   This talk will be given by Bodywhys Youth Development Officer, Fiona Flynn. Volunteer recruitment will take place […]

Bodywhys Donegal Group Launches September 8th

Bodywhys are pleased to announce that a new support group for people affected by eating disorders will launch in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal on September 8th. The first group will take place at the Family Pastoral Centre, Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny from 7.30pm. A map of the location is available here. The next group will take place […]

Bodywhys are looking for volunteers

Bodywhys is currently recruiting helpline volunteers, online group facilitators and volunteers for the email support service. Volunteers are required to commit to the service for a minimum of one year (2 – 4 hours a month). To be considered for a voluntary position within Bodywhys you must be:     * Over 20 years of age    […]

Galway Support Group Tonight (16th) Cancelled

Due to unforeseen circumstances the Bodywhys Galway Support Group tonight, August 16th has been cancelled. The Bodywhys Helpline (LoCall 1890 200 444) will be open tonight from 7:30-9:30pm for those seeking support. Email support is also available at alex@bodywhys.ie.   Online Support Groups will take place on the following dates – BodywhysConnect (Age 19+) on […]