Project HEAL on Barriers to Care Post-2024 Election
We recognize that many in our community may be feeling fear, uncertainty, and concern for the future. These results may have a particular impact on access to healthcare, insurance costs, mental health resources, and the protection of rights for BIPOC, queer, disabled, and other underserved communities. Project HEAL is devoted to breaking down systemic, healthcare, and financial barriers to eating disorder healing – we would be remiss not to acknowledge the emerging barriers that may be ahead.
We know that policies impacting mental health care, reproductive care, queer rights, racial justice, and disability protections are crucial to our collective well-being, and the path ahead may feel daunting. However, our work here at Project HEAL is unwavering. We are here to offer our support, now and as we navigate the hurdles that may emerge over the coming years.
Our programs for clinical assessment, treatment placement, cash assistance, insurance navigation, meal support, and community care will continue to be available. We will keep pushing for inclusive, accessible, and compassionate care — because everyone deserves support in their healing journey.
Please know that you are not alone. Reach out to us, lean on our services, and connect with others in our community. Together, we will continue crafting a world where every person with an eating disorder has the resources and opportunities that they need to heal.
In community,
Project HEAL
Resources:
Free Support Hotlines
Crisis Support:
Crisis Text Line: Text HEALING to 741741
THRIVE: Text THRIVE to (313) 662-8209
SAMSHA (Spanish & English): Call (800) 662-4357
Trans- & Queer Support
Trans Lifeline: Call (877) 565-8860
TrevorLifeline: Call (866) 488-7386
TrevorText: Text START to 678-678
LGBT Hotline: lgbthotline.org
Disordered Eating-Specific Support:
National Alliance for EDs: Call (866) 662-1235
ANAD: Call (888) 375-7767
Free Support Groups
Trans- & Queer-Specific Support Groups:
LGBTQ Life Center: lgbtlifecenter.org/wellness/support-groups
LA LGBT Center: lalgbtcenter.org/programs/community-support-groups
The Center (Social Groups): gaycenter.org/support/social-groups
Mental Health Support Groups:
Disordered Eating-Specific Groups:
Find most here: theprojectheal.org/free-eating-disorder-support-groups
BIPOC-Specific Support Groups:
Me Little Me Foundation: melittlemefoundation.org
NAMI SF: namisf.org/bipoc-supportgroups
The Center - Grupos sociales en español: tfaforms.com/5059719
NAMI SF: namisf.org/bipoc-supportgroups
Free Support Online Resources
BIPOC + Election-Specific Messages:
Black Emotional & Mental Health Collective: @_beamorg on IG
Fat Women of Color: @fatwomenofcolor on IG
Boris L. Henson Foundation: @blhensonfoundation on IG
Sad Girls Club: @sadgirlsclub on IG
The Nap Ministry: @thenapministry on IG
BIPOC General Mental Health:
Therapy for Black Girls: therapyforblackgirls.com
The Loveland Foundation: thelovelandfoundation.org
We R Native: wernative.org
National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network: nqttcn.com
Latinx Therapy: latinxtherapy.com
Therapy for Black Men: therapyforblackmen.org
Melanin & Mental Health: melaninandmentalhealth.com
Inclusive Therapists: inclusivetherapists.com
Asian Mental Health Collective: asianmhc.org
Spanish Language-Specific:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsp.org/story/mental-health-resources-for-hispanic-and-latinx-communities
Mental Health America: mhanational.org/recursos-en-espanol
Trans- & Queer-Specific:
GLAAD: glaad.org/resourcelist
Point of Pride: pointofpride.org
National Coalition for LGBT Health: healthlgbtq.org/resources-news
Disordered Eating-Specific:
Project HEAL: theprojectheal.org
National Alliance for Eating Disorders: allianceforeatingdisorders.com
ANAD: anad.org