
If you need urgent help
If you require crisis support, we’re here to point you in the right direction. With connections to some of the best local and national crisis services, we can ensure you speak to the best people and get the help you need as soon as possible.
Urgent help for suicidal or harmful thoughts
If you feel like you may harm yourself or you have suicidal thoughts, seeking immediate crisis support should be your top priority. We can signpost you towards a range of 24/7 services for mental health support in an emergency, with trained operators who will assist you and provide you with the necessary care.
You can call:
Samaritans on +44 116123
PIPS NI on 028 9080 5850
Eating Disorders Association NI
28 Bedford Street
Belfast
BT2 7EF
Tel: 028 9023 5959
Email: edani@btconnect.com
Fight ED
7 Cove View
Groomsport
Bangor
BT19 6HR
Tel: 07999 901936 Email: fightedni@gmail.com
Bodywhys – The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland
PO Box 105
Blackrock
Co Dublin
Ireland
Tel: 01-2834963
Email (Office): info@bodywhys.ie
Email (Support Service): alex@bodywhys.ie
Urgent help for physical health problems
If you are experiencing a physical health emergency because of your eating disorder, we recommend that you attend your local A&E. If you’re unable to do so, call an out-of-hours doctor or an emergency ambulance service. This is especially important if you are experiencing chest pains, loss of consciousness or seizures.
SEBDOC Out of Hours Knock Medical Centre: 02890 796 220
North Down and Ards Area: 02891 822 344
Down and Lisburn Area: 02892 602 204
Dalriada Urgent Care (Northern Trust): 02825 663 500
Londonderry/Derry Western Urgent Care: 02871 865 195
SHSCT: 02838 399 201
Getting urgent help for someone as a carer or loved one
If you are concerned about a loved one’s mental or physical health because of their eating disorder or other health issues, you may be able to provide them with the resources above to seek urgent care. If that is not possible, you may wish to speak to emergency services to discuss what you can do to keep that person safe.
Call Fight ED on: 07999 901936
Call Eating Disorders Association NI: 028 9023 5959
Call BEAT on: 0808 801 0434