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'Love, A Stranger': Atlantic City woman builds the nation’s only eating disorder helpline you can text - Press of Atlantic City
Eating Disorders (Google News) · August 18, 2026
In plain language
A new national helpline called 'Love, A Stranger' offers free text and call support for people struggling with eating disorders. Founded by Sarah Callazzo, the service connects users with trained peer-support volunteers who provide a human connection during difficult moments. Unlike traditional therapy, this service allows users to text code words or talk about everyday topics to feel grounded. It aims to break the secrecy of eating disorders by letting people know they are not alone and connecting them with professional resources when needed.
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Key takeaways
- Love, A Stranger is a national eating disorder helpline offering support through both text and calls.
- The service uses trained peer-support volunteers rather than artificial intelligence to ensure a human connection.
- Volunteers are trained to recognize safety concerns and can connect callers with professional medical resources.
- The organization offers a personalized letter-writing program to support individuals currently in treatment facilities.
- Eating disorders have the second-highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness, trailing only opiate addiction.
'Love, A Stranger': Atlantic City woman builds the nation’s only eating disorder helpline you can text Press of Atlantic City
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