CASH ASSISTANCE

Financial support for individuals facing barriers to eating disorder treatment.

Many individuals cannot access eating disorder treatment due to financial barriers, even with insurance. High deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, and copays make treatment unaffordable for many. Project HEAL’s Cash Assistance Program provides one-time grants to individuals with demonstrated financial need, helping them access the care they deserve.

How the Cash Assistance Program works

  • 1

    Individuals in need of financial assistance for accessing treatment complete a Treatment Access application through our website.

  • 2

    An application and review process is required—assistance is not guaranteed and is based on financial need and fund availability.

  • 3

    Funds are disbursed directly to service providers, treatment programs, insurance companies, or essential support services (e.g., travel or groceries).

Costs that are prioritized by the Cash Assistance Program

  • Deductibles

  • Co-pays

  • Travel to care (ex. flights, gas cards)

Other costs may be considered, pending the availability of funds. Please take a look at our cash assistance application to learn more and apply for support.

Costs that are not covered by the Cash Assistance Program

  • Entire treatment episodes at higher levels of care (instead apply for the Treatment Placement Program for free or low-cost treatment through one of our HEALers Circle partners)

  • Debt incurred from treatment previously received

  • Non-ED related treatment providers

Cash Assistance Recipient

“I signed up for the groups you sent to me and I can’t thank you enough for that, it gives me a sliver of relief as I wrestle with my upheaval. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. I deeply appreciate the cash assistance that Project HEAL is able to provide; this will significantly reduce the financial burden of receiving PHP treatment.”