Find Support
Don't suffer in silence. Here are some links to organisations and helplines where you can find support.
In the UK
BEAT
BEAT are the UK's leading eating disorder charity. They offer:
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Helplines for adults, students and young people. You can find the numbers for these and their operating hours here. They also offer a one-to-one web chat.
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Message boards providing peer support.
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Online support groups, including groups for specific eating disorders, groups for carers and a specific Coronavirus response group. Each group runs on a different evening, and can be accessed here.
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A helpfinder where you can type in your postcode and find services near you.
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Downloadable resources including a leaflet to bring along to your first GP appointment and a guide for friends & family.
Seed
SEED is an ED support service, run by volunteers with lived experience. They offer:
- Interactive online self-help courses, as well as some physical resources which you can access in their resource room in Hull.
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An advice line, which you can access here.
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Buddy schemes, when you can receive email support over a period of 6 months.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous is an AA-style service for anyone struggling with compulsive overeating. They offer:
- Local support groups. Find a meeting near you here.
Samaritans
The Samaritans is volunteer-run support service. They offer:
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A 24/7 helpline for anyone who needs to talk. You can also email them at jo@samaritans.org.
Anorexia & Bulimia Care
Anorexia & Bulimia Care is a national UK eating disorders organisation. They offer:
- Support via their helpline or email. Find details of these here.
- A support hub offering weekly one-on-one appointments.
- An online befriending community where those who have recovered from an eating disorder provide peer support to others
- An online community for parents and carers
- A useful directory of ED support groups around the UK
Around the world
NEDA
NEDA is a nonprofit organisation supporting individuals and families.
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A confidential helpline.
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A screening tool (for anyone 13+) to help determine if you should seek professional help.
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A search tool to find a support group near you.
Eating Disorder Hope
Eating Disorder Hope is an organisation providing resources, information and support. They offer:
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Online support groups.
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A directory of local support groups
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Online events
F.E.A.S.T
A global community supporting parents and carers. They offer:
A global community supporting parents and carers. They offer:
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Resources for families.
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An online forum for parents.
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Text, phone and email support.
Eating Disorder Foundation
The Eating Disorder Foundation is a free, non-clinical support, education and advocacy resource in Colorado. They offer:
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Free, confidential walk-in advice and referrals
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Support groups
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A mentorship program
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Coffee and conversation workshops
National Eating
Disorders Collaboration
The National Eating Disorders Collaboration is a network of organisations in Australia with expertise in eating disorders. They offer:
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A service locator to find support near you
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Links to support helplines
MEEDA
MEEDA (The Middle East Eating Disorders Association) is a non-profit organisation promoting awareness and support. They offer:
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A helpline directory
Butterfly Foundation
The Butterly Foundation is a national charity for Australians impacted by eating disorders and body image issues. They offer:
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A national helpline: 1800 33 4673.
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An online webchat
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Outpatient and residential treatment programs
Diabulima Helpline
The Diabilimia Helpline is a non-profit organisation for individuals with diabetes and eating disorders. They offer:
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A 24-hour helpline at (425) 985-3635
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A referral service to help you find the right treatment centre or therapist
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A database of professional healthcare providers with expertise in mental health and diabetes
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A Facebook support group