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Eating Disorders


Attention, if you are in crisis and need immediate help:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Provides free, confidential support 24/7 to anyone in crisis or emotional distress. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, call the lifeline for help. A skilled, trained crisis worker will answer. This person will listen to you, provide support, and share any resources that may be helpful. Deaf/Hard of Hearing/ASL users can access the lifeline by going to the website and clicking “ASL Now.”
Always call 911 first for emergencies.
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988
Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis: (888) 628-9454
Main Website: 988lifeline.org
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (for Professionals): sprc.org

Child Mind Institute

Provides important information, insights, and practical tips on kids’ mental health for families and professionals. The Family Resource Center has tons of information and resources on topics including ADHD, autism, anxiety, behavior problems, depression, OCD, gender identity, family issues, trauma, suicide, and more. The Symptom Checker analyzes your answers to give a list of psychiatric or learning disorders associated with those behaviors/symptoms (Note: this tool cannot diagnose your child, but it can help inform you of possible diagnoses to help you learn about them and facilitate a conversation with a professional). The website houses resources for teachers, pediatricians, and other professionals, and is also available in Spanish.
childmind.org

Family Services

Provides counseling and community based social services in Southwestern Ohio. Services include:

  • Counseling: Individuals, couples, and families; psychiatry and medication management.
  • The August Project: Intervention program for perpetrators of domestic violence.
  • Community Services for the Deaf: ASL classes, interpreting, case management, and youth programs.
  • Womanline: Counseling for adults, youth, and children who have experienced sexual abuse, domestic violence, related trauma, or eating disorders; Support groups.
  • Trauma Recovery Center: Individual counseling, groups, and case management for individuals and families for crime-related trauma.
  • Anger management classes, ILC supervision prevention program, and Parenting Classes

2211 Arbor Boulevard, Dayton, Ohio 45439
(937) 222-9481
Video Phone: (937) 641-8187
24/7 Interpreting Services: (937) 640-8032
fsadayton.org

National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA)

Provides education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families impacted by eating disorders. Visit the website to find resources for parents and professionals on topics such as warning signs, prevention, recovery, and more. They have an online Eating Disorders Screening Tool for ages 13+ to determine if it’s time for professional support, and a national NEDA Treatment Map to help find specialized treatment near you. Visit the website to contact the organization directly.
nationaleatingdisorders.org

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Adolescent Medicine

Provides primary care and specialized services for eating disorders; substance abuse including addiction to prescription opiates, heroin and other substances; pediatric and adolescent gynecology; and more for youth ages 11-21 years old.
380 Butterfly Gardens Drive, Suite 3A, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Main Office: (614) 722-2450
New Patients: (614) 722-6200
nationwidechildrens.org/adolescent-medicine

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Big Lots Behavioral Health Services & Community Resource Directory

Offers inpatient, outpatient, and community-based psychiatry, psychology, and counseling services for youth up to age 21. Treatment areas include mental health crisis, anxiety, ADHD, depression, eating disorders, OCD, ODD, conduct disorders, autism, and psychosis. Use the online Community Behavioral Health Resource Directory to find treatment providers and community resources across Ohio by diagnosis, type of service, organization name, or county.
700 Children’s Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43205
(614) 355-8080
nationwidechildrens.org/behavioral-health

Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Eating Disorders Program

Program: Supports children and teens with an eating disorder or disordered eating, such as Anorexia Nervosa, Avoidance Restrictive Rood Intake Disorder (ARFID), Binge Eating Disorder, or Bulimia Nervosa. Services include diagnostic assessment and individualized care to address concerns that may lead to disordered eating, such as medical or psychiatric concerns.
Eligibility: Ages 12-21 years old.
Cost: Government insurance (Medicaid, Molina, Caresource), Private insurance, or Self-pay.
Referral: Individuals may refer themselves or be referred by a physician.
Downtown Close to Home Center: 500 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 355-6300
nationwidechildrens.org/eating-disorders-program

Nemours Teens Health

This website has a lot of information for teens that covers various health topics such as depression, relationships, staying safe, sexual health, smoking, coping with cliques, binge drinking, dealing with an alcoholic parent, marijuana use, body image and much more. There is also information for parents and educators.
kidshealth.org/en/teens



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