Dear Health Professional,
I am writing to introduce myself as a volunteer NEDA Navigator, a program of the National
Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). NEDA Navigators, trained by NEDA’s clinical advisors
and staff, are individuals who have faced an eating disorder diagnosis of a family member,
friend or other loved one, or have recovered personally. We are volunteers available to our
community members who are dealing with an eating disorder (personally or in support of a
loved one) to help find information and resources, including assistance locating treatment
and support group referrals, helpful websites and publications. As we know first-hand that
dealing with the systems and emotions that often accompany the road to recovery can be
overwhelming, NEDA Navigators share their own story responsibly to provide insight and
hope, and offer a listening ear, as someone who’s been there. We do not offer mental health
services, but rather, help those struggling connect to the treatment and resources they need.
NEDA recognizes that health professionals are in a position to detect the signs and
symptoms of an eating disorder in patients and refer those affected to treatment. I
appreciate you taking the time to read this letter about what I offer as a NEDA Navigator
and hope you will consider referring your patients or their family members if I can provide
support and resources. I can be contacted by email at ___@pfn.nationaleatingdisorders.org.
For more information about the NEDA Navigators program, visit
www.NationalEatingDisorders.org or contact Diana Kalogridis, Program Coordinator, at
dkalogridis@myneda.org or 212-575-6200.
Sincerely, NAME
NEDA Navigator
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