Families Commission

Headspace provides information on eating problems and how to seek help
Everybody talks about eating disorders
Eating Difficulties Education Network (EDEN) phone 09 378 9039 suggests some proactive ways of promoting body satisfaction
Central Region Eating Disorder Services (CRED) includes information for family and friends about eating disorders
Eating Disorders Assoc NZ (EDANZ) is run by parents of eating disorder sufferers who can offer support and help to families and carers. For more information phone 09 522 2679 or email info@ed.org.nz.
Ministry of Social Development National Directory of services programmes throughout New Zealand may help you find a support service or programme in your area to help your young person
Youthline phone 0800 376633, listens to young people’s issues and provides useful information
Kidsline (ph 0800 543 754) offers help to children aged under 14
Urge has information on body image for young people

What is anorexia?