GENERAL INFO
Links and phone numbers throughout this site are live, tap to access.
Butterfly Foundation: Eating disorders explained
Kids Helpline: Eating disorders - 13-17 years
Kids Helpline: Eating disorders - 13-25 years
NEDC: Eating disorders explained
ReachOut: Eating disorders Resources
Your Health in Mind: About eating disorders
Victoria:
Eating disorders Victoria: guidance and support
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you such as help you speak to your parents or get you to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
Call Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Butterfly Foundation Helpline 8 am - midnight 7 days
Phone: 1800 33 4673 Online chat: Here Email: support@butterfly.org.au
Butterfly Foundation: Support for eating disorders and body image issues
ReachOut: Treatments for eating disorders
By state:
ReachOut: Support services for eating disorders - national and by state
Victoria:
Eating disorders Victoria: Contacting EDV for help
Eating disorders Victoria: guidance and support
South Australia:
SA Health: Statewide Eating Disorder Service
Other:
ReachOut: Recovering from an eating disorder
FORUMS, TOOLS & VIDEOS
Mental Health Forum
Psych Forums: Eating disorders
Beyond Blue: Issues for young people
Teen Line: Teens helping teens
NEDA: How do I ask for help
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
Raising Children: Eating disorders
Butterfly Org: Support for eating disorders
HeadSpace: Understanding eating disorders
Raising Children: Eating disorders
Butterfly Org: Support for eating disorders
HeadSpace: Understanding eating disorders
