An outreach of the Parent, Family and Friends Network
Are you new to an eating disorder diagnosis for yourself or a loved one? NEDA Navigators are here to support you!
If you have experience dealing with an eating disorder and are well into your own or your loved one's recovery, you can be a NEDA Navigator!
Click HERE to view NEDA Navigators, listed by state.
Next training: November 18, 2010, 9-11 AM PST/12-1 PM EST
What do NEDA Navigators do? Navigators are volunteers that have experience navigating the complex and overwhelming systems and emotions involved with the diagnosis and process of seeking help for an eating disorder. Volunteers are trained by an eating disorders professional and NEDA staff to be a knowledgeable, informal source of support and guidance to those who are new to the illness.
Navigators are not treatment professionals and do not provide mental health services.
How do I contact a Navigator? Locate a NEDA Navigator from your state on the list below. Email the Navigator at the email address provided, indicating your preferred method of contact from them and best days/times to reach you. Navigators will respond to your message as quickly as possible. Navigators respond to new messages at least once per week, so if you do not receive a response within one week of your initial contact, your email will be forwarded to an alternate Navigator from the list. For immediate assistance, call the NEDA Helpline at 1-800-931-2237.
What if there is no Navigator in my state? You can contact any Navigator on the list and they will respond to you.
How do I become a Navigator? NEDA holds Navigator training Webinars periodically - every 2 to 3 months. To attend a training you must meet the required criteria for NEDA Navigators. Training invitations are sent to our constituents by MyNEDA email. The registration link will also be posted here when it opens.
NEDA Navigator Requirements
All NEDA Navigators must be able to answer "True" to the following statements in order to complete training and become a Navigator.
I have personally experienced an eating disorder and am now well into my recovery OR I have a friend or family member who struggled with an eating disorder and is now well into their recovery OR I have lost a loved one to an eating disorder and well into my own healing process.
I am not an eating disorders professional (treatment provider for clients with eating disorders).
I am willing to read all documents in the NEDA Navigator Guidebook prior to training (received by training registrants at least 7 days in advance of the training date).
I am willing to keep a record of my time spent volunteering as a Navigator and will submit my time sheet to NEDA on a quarterly basis.
I am willing to fill out a 5-10 minute evaluation survey after training and an annual 20 minute evaluation survey.
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