Episode 18: Rebecca Eyre ON Project Heal’s Mission To Provide Equitable Eating Disorder Treatment for All

Project Heal is on a mission to break down systemic healthcare and financial barriers to eating disorder treatment. Of the 30 million people in the U.S. who are diagnosed with an eating disorder (meaning the number is larger including undiagnosed), less than 20% ever receive treatment. This is a huge problem considering eating disorders are the second most fatal mental illness. In this episode, I speak with Project Heal’s CEO, Rebecca Eyre, as she explains how the broken healthcare system prevents marginalized communities, such as the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, from accessing eating disorder treatment due to a number of barriers. She also shares the amazing services that Project Heal offers, including clinical assessments, treatment placement, cash assistance and insurance navigation. If you struggle with an eating disorder and have not been able to access treatment, or you’re a provider who wants to learn how to be a part of the solution, then make sure to tune in!What we cover in this episode: About Project Heal—its mission, vision and services. An alarming overview of eating disorder, treatment and recovery stats. Common barriers that people face that present them from getting treatment.Why it’s imperative to improve the system to provide equitable access for treatment for marginalized communities, including LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities.Long-term solutions to change the system and enable treatment to all.How you can apply for treatment support if you have an eating disorder.If you’re a provider, how you can support Project Heal and get involved. About Rebecca EyreRebecca Eyre is the Chief Executive Officer of Project Heal and a therapist by trade, having treated eating disorders and trauma since 2011. She brings a clinical lens and programmatic focus to her leadership of the organization. Rebecca’s passion for ensuring that eating disorder healing is possible for everyone has personal roots. Professionally, her experience ranges from eating disorder treatment settings to corporate philanthropy to academic fundraising. The unifying thread of Rebecca’s career is her sincere belief in human and systemic capacity for change. She is striving to advance real change within the eating disorder field- amplifying those who have too long been ignored and excluded and expanding the field so it’s both big enough and safe enough for everyone who needs it. Connect with Project Heal:Website | https://www.theprojectheal.org/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/projectheal/Donate | https://www.theprojectheal.org/donate-1Apply for Support | https://www.theprojectheal.org..../apply-for-support-1 with Sarah Emily: Website | www.sarahspeers.comInstagram | www.instagram.com/sarahemilyspeers/Love this show? Please leave a review! We deeply appreciate you sharing the love with others who may benefit from listening too.Music by MBB:https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusichttps://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialhttps://www.instagram.com/mbb_music