Trauma, Mental Health and Eating Disorder Support & Resources

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Resources

    • For a life-threatening emergency – call 999

    • NHS 111 - England
      www.111.nhs.uk
      111 | Text Relay: 18001 111 | BSL service available
      Provides 24/7 urgent medical and mental health advice, including support during a crisis.

    • SHOUT
      www.giveusashout.org
      Text SHOUT to 85258 (free, 24/7)
      A confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone in crisis. Trained volunteers offer a space to talk when you need it most.

    • Samaritans
      www.samaritans.org
      116 123 (free, 24/7)
      jo@samaritans.org
      A confidential listening service for anyone in emotional distress. Available 24/7 by phone, email, and in some local branches in person.
      Welsh Language Line: 0808 164 0123 (7–11pm daily)

    • National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK- 0808 689 5652 (24/7)

    • CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably: www.thecalmzone.net 0800 58 58 58  Webchat available Support for anyone who needs to talk. Particularly focused on suicide prevention and mental health in men.

    • C.A.L.L. (Wales): www.callhelpline.org.uk0800 132 737 - Text "HELP" + your message to 81066 Mental health support for anyone in Wales.

    • The Mix (under 25s): www.themix.org.uk - 0808 808 4994 - Crisis messenger: text THEMIX to 85258 Support for young people on mental health, relationships and more.

    • Stay Alive App: www.prevent-suicide.org.uk Suicide prevention and safety plan app with tools for those in crisis or supporting someone else.

    • South London & Maudsley NHS Crisis Support
      www.slam.nhs.uk/crisis
      Offers detailed guidance on what to do in a mental health crisis, including local urgent support options.

    • Beat (Beating Eating Disorders)
      www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
      Helpline (UK-wide): 0808 8010677
      Youthline: 0808 801 0711
      Studentline: 0808 801 0811

      Open 9am–8pm weekdays, 4pm–8pm weekends & bank holidays

      help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk

      The UK’s leading eating disorder charity offering helplines, online support groups, resources, and lived experience blogs.

    • The National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED)
      www.eating-disorders.org.uk
      0845 838 2040

      admin@ncfed.com

      Offers information, therapist directories, professional training, and recovery support across the spectrum of eating and body-related issues.

    • PEACE Pathway
      www.peacepathway.org
      peace.pathway@nhs.net

      A specialist initiative for individuals with autism and eating disorders. Offers resources, research, and training to help ensure inclusive, adapted support for neurodivergent individuals navigating eating distress.

    • Carolyn Spring
      www.carolynspring.com
      A leading voice in the field of trauma recovery, Carolyn Spring is known for her ability to bridge the gap between lived experience and clinical understanding. Drawing on both her personal journey and years of research, she offers grounded, insightful resources that speak to the realities of trauma, dissociation, and the path to healing. Her work includes blogs, podcasts, and comprehensive online training and is widely valued for being grounded, hopeful, and empowering, supporting both survivors and professionals.

    • The Survivors Trust:
      www.thesurvivorstrust.org Free helpline and emotional support for survivors of sexual violence and childhood sexual abuse. 

    • Women and Girls Network:
      www.wgn.org.uk Free services for women and girls in London affected by violence.

  • For reflections on trauma, survival, and recovery that speak to lived experience — Carolyn Spring’s blog is a good place to start.

    Read the blog here

I am not able to provide crisis or emergency support. If you require urgent care please contact your local emergency service or crisis line.