National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) Helpline and Instant Chat

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If you find yourself in need of immediate help, call Emergency Services – 911.

These are examples of situations that you should seek immediate help:

Thinking about ending your life or trying to end your life.
Feeling scared because you’re experiencing sensations that aren’t real and/or beliefs that can’t possibly be true.
Becoming unable to care for yourself, and it’s putting you at risk of serious harm.
Experiencing an alcohol or any other drug overdose.
Taking a dangerous combination of substances (like medications and alcohol).

You can also

Call or text 9-8-8 to have access to 24/7 bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate suicide prevention support.
call the crisis line at 1-800-784-2433
SMS/Text Kids Help Phone by texting CONNECT to 686868, if you would like to stop the conversation text STOP

For other phone, chat or text support options, visit our Get Support section.

NEDIC's Helpline and Live Chat are staffed by support workers who are trained to provide information, support, and referrals relating to eating disorders. NEDIC serves individuals living with an eating disorder as well as the people who care for them, from family members and friends to healthcare providers.

Call toll-free 1-866-633-4220

Live chat (click the orange button on the bottom right of the screen)

Hours of operation (Pacific Time):

Monday to Thursday: 6AM - 6PM

Fridays: 6AM - 2PM

Saturdays and Sundays: 9AM - 2PM

Call Toll FREE 1.866.633.4220

Instant chat now (click the green button on the bottom right of the screen)

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National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) Helpline and Instant Chat