A New Partnership to Connect the ANAD Community with Insurance-Covered Nutrition Experts

For decades, ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) has been a pillar of hope in the eating disorder community. As the leading nonprofit in the U.S. providing free, peer support services, ANAD has built its mission on the core belief that people heal better when they know they're not alone.

A critical part of the healing process is a multidisciplinary team, and a Registered Dietitian specializing in eating disorders is a vital member of that team. However, finding and affording this specialized, professional care is one of the most significant barriers to recovery.

That is why Fay is profoundly honored to announce our partnership with ANAD. We are joining their mission to help bridge the gap between invaluable peer support and the accessible, professional nutrition care that is essential for long-term healing.

The Barrier: From Peer Support to Professional Care

ANAD excels at providing immediate, life-changing community support through its helpline, virtual support groups, and recovery mentors. When an individual is ready to take the next step and build their professional care team, they often face two huge obstacles:

1. Finding a Specialist: It is difficult to find a Registered Dietitian who truly specializes in the complexities of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa.
2. The Cost Barrier: Even when a specialist is found, this essential, long-term care is often prohibitively expensive, with many providers not accepting insurance.

This gap can leave individuals feeling stuck, delaying their path to recovery even after they've made the courageous decision to seek help.

Why This Partnership Matters: A Direct Pathway to Healing

Our partnership is built to solve this exact problem. Fay is now listed as a trusted resource in ANAD's Treatment Directory, providing a direct pathway to the right provider.

This collaboration connects ANAD's community—their texters, callers, and support group members—with Fay’s extensive network of:

• Vetted Eating Disorder Specialists: We connect individuals with Registered Dietitians who have deep expertise in treating anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and other eating disorders.
• Affordable, Insurance-Covered Care: Fay’s platform makes it easy to find a specialist who is covered by your insurance, removing the financial barrier to recovery.

This partnership powerfully combines ANAD's compassionate peer support with Fay's accessible, specialized professional care, creating a more comprehensive and robust support system for anyone on their recovery journey.

Looking Ahead: Stronger Together

We believe, as ANAD does, that no one should have to navigate recovery alone. We are proud to work alongside ANAD to support their community, honor their legacy, and help provide the tangible, accessible tools needed for lasting healing.