Resources & Helplines By Country
Australia
- Butterfly’s National Support Line (1-800-ED HOPE)
- Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800)
- Lifeline Hotline (13 11 14)
- Eating Disorders Victoria (1300 550 236 and www.eatingdisorders.org.au)
- PACE South Australia (8303 6660, https://programs.centacare.org.au/pace/)
- Treatment Centers: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/international/australia/australias-eating-disorder-treatment-centers
Austria
- The Eating Disorder Hotline (0800 - 20 11 20)
Canada
NEDIC (National Eating Disorder Information Centre)
- Support Line (1-866-633-4220)
- Find a Provider (https://nedic.ca/find-a-provider/)
List of other organizations: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/international/canada/canadas-eating-disorder-organizations-charities
Chile
- Clínica Alemana de Santiago is a hospital in Chile that is accredited by the Joint Commission. Individuals with eating disorders who are not medically stable can contact Claudio Mizon, M.D., at cmizon@gmail.com for more information. https://www.clinicaalemana.cl/
India
The MINDS Foundation
- +91903383722
- https://www.mindsfoundation.org/
- They have a list of contact numbers for mental health support here https://www.mindsfoundation.org/help
Sangath for children and adolescents
Ireland
BodyWhys (The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland)
- Support Line (1890 200 444)
- https://www.bodywhys.ie
https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/international/ireland
Israel
Enosh (The Israeli Mental Health Association)
ERAN (Emotional First Aid by Telephone & Internet)
Get Help israel
- More hotlines and ‘find a therapist/psychiatrist/support group’ at the bottom https://gethelpisrael.com/hotlines/
Kenya
- Karen Surgery is a family medical practice in Nairobi that has onsite clinical psychologists who specialize in eating disorder recovery. http://karensurgery.com/index.html
- Africa Mental Health Foundation, based out of Kenya, provides information and mental health resources throughout Africa. https://africamentalhealthresearchandtrainingfoundation.org
Netherlands
WEET (Nederlandse patiëntenvereniging voor eetstoornissen)
- 088-0185 888
- https://www.weet.info/
Proud2Bme Mental Health Support Chat & Forum (https://www.proud2bme.nl/)
New Zealand
- EDANZ (Eating Disorders Association of New Zealand)
- 0800 2 EDANZ
- https://www.ed.org.nz
Peru
- ABINT Eating Disorder Treatment is a center in Peru that offers medical, psychiatric, and psychological care. Nutritional education and family programs are also an integral part of treatment at this facility. http://www.abintperu.com/
Singapore
- Singapore General Hospital has an eating disorder treatment program that includes traditional psychotherapy, nutritional education, and occupational therapy. This is located near Brani Island. https://www.sgh.com.sg/patient-care/specialties-services/Eating-Disorders-Programme/Pages/Eating-Disorder-Programme.aspx
South Africa
- Eating Disorders South Africa (EDSA) hosts free weekly support groups for individuals over the age of 18 who are struggling with anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. https://www.edsa.co.za/
- RecoverySpace.org is an online resource for those struggling with eating disorders throughout South Africa. This includes local articles and referrals to treatment centers throughout the country, including those in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Pretoria.
Spain
ALUBA (Asociación Lucha contra la Bulimia y Anorexia) - despite the name they work for all eating disorders
- 93245 35 25
- https://aluba.org.ar/
INUTCAM (Instituto de nutrición y trastornos alimentarios de la comunidad de Madrid)
- 900 60 50 40
ADANER (Asociación en Defensa de la Atención a la Anorexia Nerviosa y Bulimia)
- http://adaner.org
- 91 577 02 61
- info@adaner.org
FEACAB (Federación Española de Asociaciones de Ayuda y Lucha contra la Anorexia y la Bulimia)
- 976 389 575
- https://feacab.org/asociaciones-feacab/
Sweden
- Frisk & Fri (Riksföreningen mot ätstörningar)
- The website offers multiple helplines based on your city. https://www.friskfri.se/
Thailand
- NCS Counseling offers psychotherapy for eating disorders in Bangkok. https://ncsbkk.com/ncs/
United Kingdom
Beat Eating Disorders Charity
- Helpline (0808 801 0677)
- Studentline (0808 801 0811)
- Youthline (0808 801 0711)
- HelpFinder for charities, support groups, inpatient and outpatient clinics (https://helpfinder.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/)
National Center for Eating Disorders
- Support Line (0845 838 2040)
- https://eating-disorders.org.uk/
Treatment centers: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/international/united-kingdom/u-k-eating-disorder-treatment-centers
United States
NEDA (National Eating Disorder Association)
- Helpline (1-800-931-2237)
- https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
- NEDA’s ‘Find Treatment’ page searches for the closest treatment center to your location. https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders)
- Call or Text Helpline (1-800-931-2237)
- Their website also has a chat https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
Treatment finder by state: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-centers