CLINICAL ASSESSMENT

Free, impartial, culturally-competent, and compassionate assessments.

Project HEAL provides free, impartial, culturally-competent, and compassionate 1-hour phone assessments to anyone in the U.S. who believes they (or their child) might have an eating disorder.

What is the Clinical Assessment Program?

Project HEAL provides free, one-hour phone or video assessments for individuals who believe they (or their child) might have an eating disorder. After the assessment, recipients receive a comprehensive 8+ page report that includes:


✔️ A diagnosis (if applicable)
✔️ Treatment recommendations
✔️ Referrals to specialized providers
✔️ Enrollment options for other Project HEAL programs, if eligible

Is a Clinical Assessment Right for You?

This program may be a good fit if:


✅ You have never received an official eating disorder diagnosis or it has been years since your last one
✅ You need help but don’t know where to start
✅ You’re unsure which level of care is appropriate for you
✅ You need an official assessment before beginning treatment

For individuals aged 12-17, parental/guardian consent is required unless state laws allow minors to consent to their own mental health treatment.

Why Access to Diagnosis Matters

Receiving an eating disorder diagnosis is often the first step toward healing, but access to diagnosis is a privilege. Research shows that eating disorders frequently go undiagnosed, particularly in:

  • BIPOC communities

  • Fat

  • Trans individuals

  • Disabled individuals

  • Low-income individuals

  • Undocumented individuals

Project HEAL is committed to breaking these barriers and ensuring that everyone—regardless of background—can access an accurate diagnosis and proper care.

Clinical Assessment Recipient

"As a Black woman who lived in secrecy with an eating disorder for over 16 years due to racial disparities and limited access to culturally competent, unbiased care, meeting and being assessed by Project HEAL was just the beginning of my healing journey. The compassion and competency shown during my assessment is a gift I cannot put a price tag on. My relationship with food, my body, and my brain is forever changed for the better."