If You’re Struggling,
You’re Not Alone
Mirror is a peer-support resource designed to provide community, connection, and recovery tools—but it does not replace professional treatment. If you are struggling or at high risk, please reach out for immediate, in-depth care from a licensed provider or treatment center.
Find Professional Help:
Hotlines &
Support Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, body image distress, or a mental health crisis, you are not alone.
All of the following hotlines are free, confidential, and available to help.
What Happens When You Call?​
When you call an eating disorder hotline, you’ll be connected with a trained volunteer or professional who can:
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Listen and offer emotional support
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Help assess your situation
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Provide referrals to treatment programs and recovery resource
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​All calls are confidential and free. If you are ever in immediate danger, please call 911 or 988 for emergency support.
Eating Disorder–Specific Hotlines
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Helpline
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One of the oldest and most trusted eating disorder helplines. Offers emotional support, referrals, and resources for anyone struggling with or concerned about an eating disorder.
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Phone: 1-888-375-7767
Hours: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST, daily
Website: anad.org/eating-disorder-helpline
National Alliance for Eating Disorders (The Alliance) Helpline
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Connects callers directly with licensed mental health professionals (not volunteers). Offers support, treatment referrals, and help managing eating disorder symptoms for yourself or someone you care about.
Phone: 1-866-662-1235
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. EST
Website: allianceforeatingdisorders.com
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Crisis Hotlines
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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24/7, free, and confidential support for anyone experiencing emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. Connects you to a trained counselor who can provide immediate help and resources.
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Phone/Text: 988
Hours: 24/7, 365 days a year
Website: 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
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24/7 confidential support via text with trained crisis counselors. Provides a safe, judgment-free space for those in crisis
Text: “HELLO” to 741741
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General Mental Health Hotlines
SAMHSA National Helpline
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Free, bilingual (English/Spanish) support for mental health and substance use concerns. Offers referrals to local treatment providers.
Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Hours: 24/7, 365 days a year
Website: samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
NAMI Helpline (National Alliance on Mental Illness
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Provides resources, education, and referrals for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.
Phone: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264
Hours: 24/7, 365 days a year
Website: nami.org/help
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
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24/7 confidential support for individuals experiencing domestic violence or relationship abuse.
Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Hours: 24/7, 365 days a year
LGBTQ+ National Hotline
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Provides affirming, inclusive support for LGBTQ+ individuals regarding relationships, identity, and mental health.
Phone: 1-888-843-4564
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11 AM - 8 PM/pacific time, 2 PM - 11 PM/eastern time
Sat: 9 AM - 2 PM/pacific time Noon - 5 PM/eastern time
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Veterans Crisis Line
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Confidential, 24/7 support for veterans, service members, and their families
Phone: 988 (Press 1)
Text: 838255
Hours: 24/7, 365 days a year