Nearly 31 million Americans will have an eating disorder in their lifetime yet only 10% of people with eating disorders will receive treatment.
There are many barriers to receiving eating disorder treatment. Don’t let believing you aren’t “sick enough” be yours.
Recovery is possible.
Support is available.
Eating disorders have the second highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses. Every 52 minutes someone dies as a direct result of their eating disorder. Despite these sobering statistics, many people do not receive the help they need to fully recover.
Barriers to eating disorder treatment:
Lack of services available where you live
Time for care
Cost of care
Underdiagnosis
Missed diagnosis
Feeling unqualified or undeserving of care
You Deserve Treatment Now
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You Deserve Quality Care Now
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You Deserve a Full & Free Life
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You Deserve Treatment Now · You Deserve Quality Care Now · You Deserve a Full & Free Life ·
Free Hotlines & Resources: DMV
DC Access HelpLine: 1-888-7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357
Emergency Groceries & Meal Programs DC: (202) 526-5344
Emergency Food Assistance VA: 211
Emergency Food Assistance MD: 211
LGBT National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564
National Alliance for Eating Disorders (NAED) Hotline: 1-866-662-1235
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) Hotline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Helpline:
1-888--375-7767
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
National Hunger Hotline: 1-866-348-6479
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
Trevor Project Hotline (LGBTQ+): 1-866-488-7386
