Eating & Food Problems

Help & Support Contacts:

Anorexia and Bulimia Care (ABC)

Web: anorexiabulimiacare.org.uk
The ABS offers advice and support for those who may be affected by eating problems.

Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice

Here you can access information about family therapy, as well as access a directory of therapists.

Beat

Tel: 0808 801 0677 (Adult Helpline) - 0808 801 0711 (Youth Helpline) - 0808 801 0811 (Student Helpline)
Web: beateatingdisorders.org.uk

This resource offers information on eating disorders as well as providing a supportive online community. This resource also contains a directory of support services at helpfinder.

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

Web: babcp.com
The BABCP provides information about cognitive behavioural therapy and other related treatments, including details of accredited therapists in your area.

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

Web: bacp.co.uk

The BACP is the Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

Web: nice.org.uk

NICE is a well-known organisation that produces guidelines on best practice in healthcare.

Overeaters Anonymous Great Britain

Web: oagb.org.uk

This resource contains information on local support groups for those with eating problems.

Papyrus HOPELINEUK

Tel: 0800 068 41 41

Textline: 07786 209697

Web: papyrus-uk.org

This is a well-known confidential support service for those under 35 years old, who may be at risk of suicide and others who may be concerned about someone.

Samaritans

Tel: 116 123

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Freepost: RSRB-KKBY-CYJK - PO Box 90 90 Stirling FK8 2SA

Web: samaritans.org

The Samaritans is a well-known organisation that offers support on a variety of matterd.

Student Minds

Web: studentminds.org.uk

This is a well-known student support oriented charity, that provides mental health support for students on a variety of matters.

Tommy's

Web: tommys.org

This organisation provides information and support for those who may be affected by stillbirth, miscarriage, or premature birth.

YoungMinds

Parents Helpline: 0808 802 5544

Crisis Textline: 85258 (text YM)
Web: youngminds.org.uk

YoungMinds is a well-known charity that is committed to improving the mental health of babies, children, young people, parents and carers.

Are you struggling with your mental health? Feeling failed by a health or government service? Need an advocate? A volunteering placement? Something else? We’ve got you covered with our Support Directory - a comprehensive contact list for anything you may need or may be battling with (U.K only).

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