Eating disorder healing is hard, accessing care shouldn’t be.
Leading the national movement for affirming, accessible, and affordable mental healthcare for people with eating disorders
30 million people in the united states struggle with a diagnosed eating disorder
Eating disorders are the 2nd most fatal mental illness, second to Opioid Use Disorder
80% of people with eating disorders will never receive treatment
Expanding & Facilitating Access to Mental Healthcare
Project HEAL ensures no one has to heal alone, by providing an ecosystem of care to support social, mental, and physical well-being for people with eating disorders across the U.S. Through our 6 Direct Service Programs and Capacity Building Initiatives.
Our 6 Direct Service Programs
Through our 6 direct services, we bridge the gap in eating disorder treatment by expanding access to mental healthcare, empowering communities, and reinforcing the support systems essential for lasting recovery.
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Meal Support
A space to manage food distress
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Insurance Navigation
Support in understanding your benefits
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Community Care
Virtual intersectional community groups
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Clinical Assessment
Access to clinical diagnosis
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Treatment Placement
Free, extended, or steeply discounted treatment
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Cash Assistance
One-time cash grants for treatment
2024 Treatment Access Recipient
“Project HEAL is such an important part of my story. It played a part in saving my life when every other door to treatment was closed on me. The work being done at Project HEAL to break down barriers to treatment is life-saving and life-changing.”
Capacity Building Initiatives are aimed at increasing access to identity-affirming eating disorder care
To cultivate true access to eating disorder care for people who face systemic barriers, we must contribute to a strong foundation. We created InformED, a clinician-focused branch of our organization to build capacity across the healthcare landscape. Expanding and diversifying the mental health workforce by offering high-quality, affordable, and culturally responsive education on eating disorders to increase access to care.
Community Forum
A day of education and conversation offers a unique opportunity for providers to enhance their understanding of eating disorder treatment and its critical nuances.
This event is an exploration of eating disorder care through thoughtful conversations with leaders in the field.
Clinical Training Program
A comprehensive, identity-affirming course designed to equip clinicians with the knowledge and skills to provide inclusive, individualized care to clients affected by eating disorders.
Participants will learn to confidently navigate the complexities of eating disorders in diverse clinical settings.
Group Pricing & Scholarships Are Available!
Our goal is to ensure everyone has access to our InformED programming in order to build capacity across the healthcare landscape.
We are changing the conversation about mental health, weight stigma, systemic barriers, and the impact of eating disorders on communities most impacted
