Eating disorders

Helplines
Treatment
Helpful websites

 

Helplines

Eating Disorders Information and Referral Line

​1.800.931.2237

Information, referrals and support for people with eating disorders.

 

Treatment

Unity Center for Behavioral Health

1225 NE 2nd Ave, Portland
1.503.944.8000

Treatment for patients who need additional care, including an adolescent facility for youth, ages 9-17. Unity emphasizes long term plans that support their patients even after discharge.

Visit our Counseling and Health Care resource pages for local agencies that can diagnose, treat and/or support you with your eating disorder:

Counseling

Health Care

Visit our Mental Health resources page for information about how to talk to your parents/caregivers if you think you need a therapist, and how to find the right one:

Mental Health

 

Helpful websites

Understanding eating disorders

​HelpGuide.org: Anorexia nervosa

Learn what anorexia nervosa is, how to recognize the signs and symptoms, the causes and effects of anorexia, how to get help for anorexia, how it's not about weight or food, how to tolerate your feelings, how to challenge damaging mindsets, how to develop a healthier relationship with food, and how to help someone with anorexia.

HelpGuide.org: Binge eating disorder

Learn what binge eating disorder is, how to recognize the signs and symptoms, the causes and effects of binge eating, recovery tips on developing a healthier relationship with food and taking back control of cravings, and how to help a friend with binge eating disorder.

HelpGuide.org: Bulimia nervosa

Learn what bulimia is, how to recognize the signs and symptoms, the causes and effects of bulimia, how to get help, how to develop healthier relationships with food, how to challenge harmful thoughts, and how to help a friend with bulimia.

HelpGuide.org: Eating disorder treatment and recovery

Learn about eating disorder treatments and recovery, how to recognize the issue, how to reach out for support, how to get professional help, how to cope with uncomfortable feelings, how to develop a healthier relationship with food, tips for accepting yourself, and tips for avoiding relapse.

National Institute of Mental Health: Eating disorders

Learn about signs and symptoms of different eating disorders, risk factors, treatments and therapies, and more.

Improving your self-esteem

National Eating Disorders Association: 10 steps to positive body image

List of 10 strategies to help develop a positive body image.

National Eating Disorders Association: 10 "will powers" for improving body image

List of 10 things you can do to help yourself improve your body image.

National Eating Disorders Association: 20 ways to love your body

List of 20 ways you can practice loving and being kind to your body.

Reach Out: How to challenge negative thoughts

Learn how to fight back against negative thinking by challenging your inner voice and asking yourself challenging questions.

Reach Out: Self-talk

Learn what self-talk is and how it can affect how you feel about yourself, how to challenge negative self-talk, and how to recognize thinking errors.

TeensHealth: Body image and self-esteem

Learn about why self-esteem and body image are important, what influences a person's self-esteem, healthy self-esteem, tips for improving body image, and where to go if you need help.

TeensHealth: How can I improve my self-esteem?

Learn some strategies for altering your mindset to improve your self-esteem and managing the thoughts, feelings and opinions you have about yourself.

Getting help or supporting a loved one with an eating disorder

HelpGuide.org: Helping someone with an eating disorder

Learn how to help someone with an eating disorder, the types of eating disorders, myths and facts about eating disorders, the signs of eating disorders, tips for talking with a loved one and encouraging them to get help, how to support a loved one through professional and at-home treatment and recovery.

National Eating Disorders Association: Help and support

Learning about various aspects of help and support for those with eating disorders, including screening for eating disorders, helplines, finding treatment, where to start, how to help, free and low-cost support options, and information on recovery and relapse.

National Eating Disorders Association: How to help a loved one

Learn how to help a loved one with eating or body image issues, tips for talking to a loved one about your concerns, and encouraging them to seek professional help.

National Eating Disorders Collaboration: What to say and do

Learn some tips for talking to someone with an eating disorder and how different approaches work for different people. Learn about being prepared, choosing a caring environment, and using the right language.