Recovery Support Project
Recovery Support Project
This service provides in-the-community support and guidance for those in recovery from an eating disorder who wish to work on specific goals to help with their recovery. Goals are tailored to the individual and can focus on anything the client finds challenging.
- food shopping
- clothes shopping
- eating out
- meal planning
- swimming
The service is for people who are in active recovery from an eating disorder and are committed to continuing to progress by setting a specific goal to be worked on over 12 weeks. There is then an opportunity to set another two goals if desired and the service is available for up to 24 weeks.
The service is provided by SWEDA supporters. These are trained volunteers who have either begun working towards counselling qualifications or have some other relevant experience in supporting or mentoring people.
If you wish to be considered, you will need to fill in an assessment form and attend an assessment. This will be carried out at the premises in Shepton Mallet. Once your service is up and running, your supporter will come to meet you elsewhere. You will be asked to fill in some forms and talk about your history. You will have the chance to discuss your goal and any difficulties you think you might have with achieving it. The assessment will also clarify how you prefer to be helped and supported if you are feeling upset.
If both yourself and SWEDA feel that recovery support is right for you, you will be assigned a supporter who will contact you directly to set up the first session.
A supporter cannot come into your home – this is due to our insurance and health and safety policies. You will need to think about a place to meet. It could be a park, library, or café depending on what you feel comfortable with.
SWEDA's services are free. However, you will need to pay for any purchases such as food or drinks, entrance fees or items that you buy. Your supporter will pay for their own purchases.
