Love, A Stranger
Love, A Stranger was born from one simple truth: no one should have to face food or body-image struggles alone. After years of speaking on college campuses, listening to students share their fears between classes, and remembering what it felt like to navigate recovery without a lifeline, Sarah Callazzo knew something was missing — a place where young people could reach out the moment they needed support.
So she built it.
What began as a vision on a notebook page became the nation’s first eating-disorder support line dedicated to meeting students exactly where they are — on their phones, in real time, with trained volunteers who care deeply. Love, A Stranger exists to offer comfort in the quiet moments, hope on the heavy days, and a reminder that even when someone feels alone, a stranger out there is thinking of them.
This is support, rewritten.
This is Love, A Stranger.
The Nation's First & ONLY Eating Disorder Helpline You Can Text!
Peer Support Calls & Texts
Compassionate, judgment-free support from trained volunteers who get it. Students and young adults can call or text for real-time connection, grounding, and guidance through food noise, body-image distress, or moments of overwhelm.
Anonymous, Safe Space
No pressure, no labels, no expectations. Whether someone shares a lot or a little, they are met with gentleness and confidentiality, always.
Volunteer-Driven Support Line
A fully volunteer-based model built on lived experience, empathy, and peer connection. Our trained volunteers show up because they care — deeply.
Resource Navigation
We help connect individuals with nutritionists, therapists, treatment centers, campus resources, and crisis lines when needed — all tailored to their comfort level and goals.
Love, A Stranger” Messages
Every caller receives support rooted in kindness, validation, and hope — reminders that they are worthy, deserving, and never alone, even on the days that feel the heaviest.
The Pen Pal Program
(Coming Soon!)
A letter-based support option that pairs individuals with a trained volunteer “Stranger” for ongoing, gentle encouragement as they navigate recovery or rediscover their relationship with food and their bodies.