Reach out for help
Your local doctor is a good starting point to find out what services are available and best for you. Other helpful resources are listed below.
In Australia and NZ, you can call lifeline 24 hours a day on 131114 (Oz) or 0800 543 354 (NZ) to talk.
In the USA and Canada call suicide prevention lifeline on 1-800-273-8255.
In the UK and Ireland call Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 (UK) or 1850 60 90 90 (ROI) or see www.papyrus.uk.org.
For non-urgent situations, you could see your GP, or look up information online.
Places to get mental health info
www.sane.org
www.headspace.org.au
www.beyondblue.org.au
In the USA, www.helpguide.org/mental has help links and info on mental illness including eating disorders.
In the UK, see www.nhs.uk for health info and support services.
People to call for help
Phone your emergency line, e.g. ‘000’ or ‘911’ and ask for the police
In Australia, you can also call your local area health service 24 hr mental health free call (just websearch it, look it up in the phonebook or call directory assistance). They can organise a crisis response team if you need one.
Elsewhere there will be different services available, depending on where you live.
If your problem is related to drugs or alcohol
Go to Useful websites: Drugs or alcohol for contact info for help for yourself or for a friend or family member.
