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Appendix D RESOURCES FOR PARENTS The National Eating Disorders Association has put together many resources for parents of a child with an eating disorder. To begin with we recommend that parents become educated about eating disorders, and learn the difference between facts and myths about the illness, weight, nutrition and exercise. NEDA has developed a parent toolkit which can be found on our website www.nationaleatingdisorders.org that offers a wealth of information on everything from diagnosis to treatment and insurance issues. NEDA also offers a Parent, Family & Friends Network that helps connect family with support and resources. The network offers information through the quarterly Newsletter, webinars and Navigator Program to help parents feel less alone. The NEDA Navigators connect people and families in recovery with those who are struggling. Navigators provide local support and referrals as trained volunteers who have recovered from an eating disorder or helped a loved one recover. NEDA has a national toll–free helpline, which offers immediate support and information from trained volunteers. The number is: 1–800–931–2237 and is open Mon–Fri 9–5 EST. The helpline also offers other resources that may not be available on our website. In addition, we offer a free, online database of eating disorder treatment providers across the country on our website, as well as guides on seeking treatment and questions to ask potential providers. 44