Connecting with organizations to bridge, gaps in accessible and vital resources for the military community.
Project HEAL
Sea Waves spotlights Project HEAL's clinical assessment and meal support programs, which offer free support to tackle significant gaps in the military healthcare system by expanding access to mental health resources, with a focus on eating disorder prevention and early detection. SEA WAVES is referring military service members, veterans, and their families to Project HEAL’s Clinical Assessment Program, which offers free, one-hour virtual clinical assessments for those struggling with their relationship with food and their body. This initiative ensures access to essential screenings for individuals who may not have routine opportunities for such care.
Crisis Text Line
At SEA WAVES, we understand that seeking help is a courageous step, and we're here to support you every step of the way. That's why we're proud of our groundbreaking partnership with Crisis Text Line, a vital resource available to you worldwide, 24/7, free and 100% confidential.
Despite its name, Crisis Text Line is not just for moments of extreme crisis –
it's for anyone who needs a listening ear, a guiding hand, or a safe space to talk.
No issue is too small, and no problem is insignificant.
Crisis Text Line specializes in helping you transition from a hot moment of distress to a cool, calm state of well-being. Through active listening and empathetic conversations, they provide you with invaluable support and suggest appropriate referrals when needed, including resources specifically tailored to eating disorders.
We want to emphasize that reaching out has absolutely zero impact on your career or the vital work you do in the military. It's a brave step towards taking care of yourself, and we're here to encourage and support you every step of the way.
So please, don't hesitate to use Crisis Text Line whenever you need someone to talk to. We're here for you, worldwide, around the clock, because your well-being matters!
Military OneSource
Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense to service members and their families to help with a broad range of concerns including money management, spouse employment and education, parenting and childhood services, relocation, deployment, reunion and the particular concerns of families with special-needs members.
They can also include more complex issues like relationships, stress and grief. Services are available 24 hours a day—by telephone with professionally trained consultants and online. Many Military OneSource staff members have military experience (veterans, spouses, Guardsmen, Reservists), and all receive ongoing training on military matters and military lifestyle. The program can be especially helpful to service members and their families who live at a distance from installations.
Toll-Free: 800-342-9647
En español llame al: 800-342-9647
TTY/TDD: 866-607-6794
Call 800-342-9647 from your computer using VoIP
For more information, visit Military OneSource
The National Alliance for Eating Disorders
The National Alliance for Eating Disorders is the leading national nonprofit organization providing referrals, education, and support individuals experiencing eating disorders and their loved ones.
The Alliance offers comprehensive services, including:
- Educational presentations and training days
- Free, weekly, therapist-led support groups nationwide (virtual and in-person) for those experiencing eating disorders and for their loved ones.
- Support and referrals through both the free help-line and comprehensive referral website/app
For more information, visit The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness
ANAD Helpline
The ANAD Helpline offers a warm voice when you need it as well as connections to eating disorder support near you. The helpline is available Monday through Friday from 9a to 9p CT at 1-888-375-7767. ANAD is the leading nonprofit in the U.S. that provides free, peer support services to anyone struggling with an eating disorder, regardless of age, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or background.
ANAD Support Groups provide a free, virtual space where people can come together to find community in recovery. These peer led groups fill a gap in care, providing an accessible, understanding space for folks at every stage.
To learn more about ANAD programs including their peer mentorship program and treatment directory, visit their website at ANAD.org.
VERY (Virtual Eating Recovery for You)
VERY (Virtual Eating Recovery for You) is a psychiatrist-led, virtual outpatient program dedicated to preventing eating disorders through education, assessment, and early intervention and treatment.
They offer a FREE and PRIVATE online RecoVERY Community worldwide that provides free, clinician-led meal support and peer support groups.
The RecoVERY Community is a safe space for people impacted by eating disorders (ages 18+) - including those struggling, supporters, and providers - to gain support, education, and a sense of community.
Join now here.