resources

NEDA

The National Eating Disorders Association is an American non-profit organization devoted to preventing eating disorders, providing treatment referrals, and increasing the education and understanding of eating disorders, weight, and body image.

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

BEAT

Beat is the UK's leading charity supporting those affected by eating disorders and campaigning on their behalf.

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/

Samaritans

Telephone: 116 123 (24 hours a day, free to call) Email: jo@samaritans.org Website: https://www.samaritans.orgProvides confidential, non-judgemental emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those that could lead to suicide. You can phone, email, write a letter or in most cases talk to someone face to face.

Telephone: 0800 1111 Website: www.childline.org.ukChildLine is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of nineteen. You can contact a ChildLine counsellor for free about anything - no problem is too big or too small. 

Telephone: 0300 123 3393 (9am-6pm Monday to Friday) or text 86463 Email: info@mind.org.uk Website: www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplinesMind provides confidential mental health information services.With support and understanding, Mind enables people to make informed choices. The Infoline gives information on types of mental health problems, where to get help, drug treatments, alternative therapies and advocacy. Mind works in partnership with around 140 local Minds providing local mental health services.

Telephone: 0300 5000 927 (9.30am - 4pm Monday to Friday) Email: advice@rethink.org Website: http://www.rethink.org/about-us/our-mental-health-adviceProvides expert advice and information to people with mental health problems and those who care for them, as well as giving help to health professionals, employers and staff. Rethink also runs Rethink services and groups across England.

Telephone: 0300 304 7000 (4:30pm-10:30pm) Website: www.sane.org.uk/what_we_do/support/helplineSaneline is a national mental health helpline providing information and support to people with mental health problems and those who support them.

Telephone: 0808 808 4994 (11am-11pm, free to call) Email: Helpline email form Crisis Support: Text 'THEMIX' to 85258. Website: www.themix.org.uk/get-supportThe Mix provides judgement-free information and support to young people aged 13-25 on a range of issues including mental health problems. Young people can access The Mix's support via phone, email, webchat, peer to peer and counselling services.

Website: https://sidebyside.mind.org.uk/aboutSide Side by Side is an online community where you can listen, share and be heard. Side by Side is run by Mind. 

Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.Text: 85258 Website: https://www.giveusashout.org/

Beats leaflet - caring for someone with an eating disorder (for under 18s) https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/uploads/documents/2020/2/beat-young-carers.pdf

FEAST Resources and support for those caring for a loved one with an eating disorder. Visit www.feast-ed.org.

Carers Direct An NHS service for carers. Visit www.nhs.uk/carersdirect or call their helpline on 0300 123 1053.

Carers Trust A charity offering support to carers. Visit www.carers.org.

Carers UK A charity supporting carers. Visit www.carersuk.org or call their helpline on 0808 808 7777. 

Selfharm UK A charity supporting young people who are self-harming, which can sometimes occur alongside an eating disorder. Visit www.selfharm.co.uk.