Do I need to call 9-1-1?
Eating disorders are serious and can lead to medical complications. Before anything else, it’s important to make sure you’re safe. If you are thinking of hurting yourself or someone else, then you should call 9-1-1.
What will happen if I call 9-1-1?
Crisis Intervention officers, medical first responders, or others may arrive. They will help you decide the best next steps. If you decide that you need to go to the ER, first responders will have your loved ones drive you, arrange for an ambulance, or drive you themselves depending on your comfort. 

At the ER, you will likely have a physical and mental health assessment. You will receive medical care and monitoring to ensure you are physically healthy. People with eating disorders frequently experience medical side effects that require tests and monitoring. You will also make a plan for addressing your eating disorder. This may feel extreme, but it is normal.
What will happen after?
Once you’re out of crisis, you should connect with medical and mental health providers to come up with a treatment plan. This looks different for everybody but might include temporarily moving into a treatment facility, attending a program for a couple hours a week, or seeing a therapist at their office once or twice a week.
Ask for help
If you think you might have an eating disorder, be struggling with disordered eating or body image, or just have questions about eating, you can talk to an adult you trust and follow this script.
What if that doesn't work?
Sometimes, even the people you love the most don’t respond the way you hoped they would when you share something personal. Usually, this is because they are surprised or scared. Just remember that if you think there is something going on, it’s important to trust your gut and insist on speaking with a mental health professional. Advocate for yourself. You deserve help!
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Buya athletes are collegiate or professional athletes that have “been there”. they know what it takes to thrive in their sport, and they also know that there are often unspoken challenges along the way.

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Eating disorders exist silently in our communities.

Eating disorders exist silently in our communities.

We started buya because we believe that nobody should have to face an eating disorder alone. In August 2020, our family faced crisis when Mia, 13, was checked in to the hospital for severe cardiac symptoms from anorexia nervosa. Three years later and we want to help others in our community.

We started Buya because we believe that nobody should have to face an eating disorder alone. In august 2020, our family faced crisis when Mia, 13, was checked in to the hospital for severe cardiac symptoms from anorexia nervosa. Three years later and we want to help others in our community.