📚 Eating Disorder Resources
You’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure this out on your own.
This page offers trusted resources, hotlines, and education for those struggling with eating disorders or supporting someone who is.
We’ve broken things down into helpful sections so you can quickly find what you need.
🚨Crisis Support & Helplines
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, please call 911. For non-emergency help:
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National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline
📞 1-800-931-2237 | 💬 Text "NEDA" to 741741
Support, screening tools, and live chat options
nationaleatingdisorders.org -
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 Dial 988 (24/7) for confidential emotional support and crisis help -
Crisis Text Line
💬 Text "HOME" to 741741 to speak with a trained crisis counselor
📖Education & Self-Guided Tools
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NEDA Screening Tool
Take a confidential quiz to help determine if it’s time to seek help
Screening Tool -
Eating Disorder Hope
Articles on all types of eating disorders, recovery strategies, and family support
eatingdisorderhope.com -
FEAST (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment)
Family-based education and support for caregivers and loved ones
feast-ed.org
🏥Treatment & Referral Directories
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Project HEAL Treatment Directory
Search for treatment by location, insurance, or specialty
theprojectheal.org/find-treatment -
NEDA’s Treatment Locator
National directory of treatment centers, providers, and support groups
nationaleatingdisorders.org/treatment -
Inclusive Therapists
Find culturally sensitive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and trauma-informed providers
inclusivetherapists.com
🧠Related Mental Health & Recovery Resources
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation
bddfoundation.org -
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth Support)
📞 1-866-488-7386 | 💬 Text "START" to 678678
thetrevorproject.org -
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) / Al-Anon
Support for co-occurring issues or family addiction support
aa.org | al-anon.org -
Therapy for Black Girls
therapyforblackgirls.com -
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Mental health education, support groups, and local chapters
nami.org