Local Outreach
Northeastern Health and Counseling Services
This is a free service available to you if you are an eligible Northeastern student. Consists of psychologists, clinical social workers, mental health counselors, clinical nurse specialists and a psychiatrist, who provide a variety of services to meet student needs. These include scheduled and emergency assessment, short-term individual therapy, group counseling, psychopharmacology treatment, and referrals.
Location: 135 Forsyth Building
Phone: (617) 373-2772
Website: http://www.northeastern.edu/uhcs/counseling-services/
Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA)
Local non-profit organization in New England that offers a variety of services to support individuals and families through the various stages of their eating disorder.
Location: 288 Walnut Street, Suite 130 • Newton, MA 02460
Phone: (617) 558-1881
Website: http://www.medainc.org/
National Outreach
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
Toll-free, confidential Helpline for anyone who currently struggles with or feels at risk of developing an eating disorder. Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm and Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (EST)
Helpline: 1-800-931-2237
Website: http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/find-help-support
Project Heal
Provides grant funding for people with eating disorders who cannot afford treatment, promote healthy body image and self-esteem, and serve as a testament that full recovery from an eating disorder is possible.