Beat Under 18's Helpline

We are the UK’s eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, our mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.

We offer an under 18s helpline, webchat and online support groups for people with eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia. If you call our Helpline you will speak to a trained support worker experienced in listening and talking to people in a similar situation to you. Our Helplines are open weekdays from 3pm-8pm.

Support on the Helpline is available by phone, email, webchat through our social media accounts and by letter. Calls to the helpline are free from landlines and mobile phones within the UK and do not appear on itemised bills.

Sometimes our lines are busy. If you can't get through immediately, please do try again or try our one-to-one web chat or send us an email.

If you are in need of urgent help or medical advice for yourself or someone else please contact 999 or the Samaritans on 116 123 if you or someone else is in immediate danger. If you are looking for medical advice contact your GP or 111.

Beat provides Helplines for people of all ages, offering support and information about eating disorders no matter where you are in your journey. These Helplines are free to call from all phones.