Have an eating disorder? Here's how Arizonans can get help
Here are some resources for Arizonans with eating disorders.
ANAD − The National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders has an eating disorder helpline at 888-375-7767. It operates Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Central Standard Time. The organization's website has other resources, too, including information about virtual support groups and a directory of providers by state: https://anad.org/.
Bella Vita Tucson is a new nonprofit organization for parents of kids with eating disorders. The group has a Facebook page, is on Instagram @bellavitatucson and the group's email address is abellavitatucson@gmail.com.
FEDUP − Fighting Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Populations is a collective of trans, intersex and gender-diverse people who believe eating disorders in marginalized communities are social justice issues. The group has resources and information about support groups on its website: https://fedupcollective.org/.
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An Arizona statewide mental health crisis line is available at 844-534-HOPE (4673). Another resource for 24/7 help is to dial 988. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in 2022 replaced the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
The Arizona-based Teen Lifeline is for kids to call and get free, confidential and anonymous help from trained peers at 602-248-8336 (TEEN) or 800-248-8336 (TEEN) outside of Maricopa County. Trained teen peer counselors ranging in age from 15 to 18 answer the phones at Teen Lifeline from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. daily, including holidays. Trained, adult counselors respond to calls to the hotline at all other times. Teens may also text the hotline at 602-248-8336 between the hours of noon and 9 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. on weekends.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Here's where Arizonans can find help for eating disorders
