Helpful Organizations
AED: Academy for Eating Disorders
www.aedweb.org
111 Deer Lake Road, Suite 100
Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: (847)498-4274
Fax: (847)480-9282
For ED professionals; promotes effective treatment, develops prevention initiatives, stimulates research, sponsors international conference.
ANAD:
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated
Disorders
www.anad.org
(847)
831-3438
Distributes listing of therapists, hospitals, and informative
materials; sponsors support groups, conferences, advocacy
campaigns, research, and a crisis hotline.
Eating
Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy and Action
www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org
720 7th St. NW #300
Washington DC 20001
(202) 543-9570, Fax: (202) 543-9570
Our mission is to advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority.
IAEDP:
International
Association of Eating Disorders Professionals
www.iaedp.com
PO.
Box 1295
Pekin, IL 61555-1295
(800) 800-8126
A membership organization for professionals; provides
certification, education, local chapters, a newsletter,
and an annual symposium.
NEDA: National Eating Disorders Association
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
601 Stewart St., Suite 803
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 382-3587
Hotline: (800) 931-2237
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest not-for-profit organization in the United States working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image and weight issues.
The following organizations are listed alphabetically
AHELP:
Association
for the Health Enrichment for Large People
P.O.
Drawer C
Radford, VA 24143
(703) 731-1778
Group for professionals who use the non-dieting approach.
Newsletter. AHELP forum
Alliance
for Eating Disorder Awareness
Provides educational information to parents and caregivers
about the warning signs, dangers, and consequences of
eating disorders.
Andrea's Voice
Andrea's Voice is intended to offer information and support
Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH)
320 Saddlemire Building
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OH 43403
(419)372-2081
ASDAH is an international professional organization composed of individual and organizational members who are committed to the principles of Health At Every Size (HEAS).
Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA)
637 Emerson Place
Severna Park, MD 21146
410.570.9577
BEDA is an international organization that includes individuals with the disorder, family and friends, and multidisciplinary practitioners. BEDA's mission is to raise awareness, educate, and provide resources for its members and the general public.
TheBodyPositive.org
2550 Ninth St. suite 204B
Berkeley, CA 94710
Teaches
young people to creatively transform the conditions
in their lives that shape their body image and relationship
to food. Uses educational materials to help people adopt
the Health at Every Size philosophy, which allows them
to enjoy healthy eating and physical activity in their
natural body.
BodyImageHealth.org
2497 - 7th Avenue East
Suite 109
North St. Paul, Minnesota 55109
Designed to promote healthy body image attitudes and
prevent eating and weight concerns before they start.
A
Chance to Heal
1457 Noble Rd.
Rydal, PA 19046
(215) 885-2420
A
fund with The National Philanthropic Trust to raise
funds to support treatment, promote understanding and
advocate on behalf of those afflicted with eating disorders.
The foundation will operate initially in the Pennsylvania-New
Jersey-Delaware region, and promote its model nationally.
The
Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia
(CSAB), a division of the Institute for Contemporary
Psychotherapy established in 1979
1841 Broadway
4th Floor
New York, NY 10023
Phone: 212-333-3444
CASB is the oldest non-profit eating disorders clinic in New York City; devoted to treating individuals with eating disorders and training the professionals who work with them.
Council
on Size & Weight Discrimination, Inc.
P.O.
Box 305
Mt. Marion, NY 12456
(914) 679-1209, Fax: (914) 679-1206
Activist group. Influences public opinion and policy
through education, information, & networking.
Eating
Disorders Anonymous
A 12 step self-help fellowship. This is a brand new
12 step program and really needs support and new meetings
started. It's a great program for anorexics and bulimics.
Eating
Disorders Association of New Jersey
Suite 15, 10 Station Place
Metuchen, New Jersey 08840
800-522-5230
Support groups for individuals, families and friends.
Referral information. Community education. Speaker's
Bureau. Professional conference. Quarterly Newsletter.
Eating
Disorder Foundation of Orange County
Dedicated to the awareness and prevention of eating disorders
through education in local schools, businesses, and sports
organizations. Provides community eating disorder information
accessible to residents of Orange County.
Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC)
2105 S. Bascom Ave, Suite 220
Campbell, CA 95008
408-559-5593
info@edrcsv.org
EDEN:
Eating Disorders & Education Network
Fenton, MI
(810)750-2106
EDEN is a nonprofit organization designed to support individuals seeking recovery from eating and body image disorders.
EDIN
124 Church Street
Decatur, GA 30030
dina@myedin.org
(404) 816-EDIN (3346)
Eating Disorders Information Network - a non-profit organization committed to preventing eating disorders through outreach, awareness, and action.
The
Elisa Project
5950 Berkshire Lane, #1410
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 369-5222
The McCalls founded a non-profit organization, in 1999 to provide individuals and their loved ones with education and support in memory of their daughter.
The Emily Program
The Emily Program is a treatment program that provides comprehensive psychological, nutritional, and medical care for individuals with eating disorders.
F.E.A.S.T.
Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment for Eating Disorders. An organization of parents and caregivers.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
(FA)
Recovery from food addictions through abstinence of
flour and sugar, includes anorexics and bulimics.
Healing
Connections, Inc.
(212)
585-3450
FAX: (212) 585-3452
A non-profit organization that strives to save lives
through education, prevention, intervention, and advocacy
for people with anorexia and bulimia.
HEED
Foundation, Inc.
(Helping End Eating Disorders)
205 South Service Road
Plainview, NY 11803
(516) 694-1054
A non-profit organization "restoring hope & promoting recovery" through free support groups, helpline referrals, educational information, professional speakers, & community outreach.
Joshua
Childrens Foundation
Addictions are often caused from childhood sexual abuse.
Healing links, suggestions, and recommended books.
Largely
Positive
P.O.
Box 17223
Glendale, WI 53217
Promotes Health and self-esteem for larger people. Quarterly
newsletter, workshops, local support groups, assistance
with starting a support group.
Largesse:
The
Network for Size Esteem
Email:
largesse@eskimo.com
Online resources, information, and educational handouts.
Lifelines
Foundation for Eating Disorders
600
Lake Air Drive Suite #9 A
Waco, Texas 76710
Promotes education, awareness, and prevention of eating disorders throughout Texas.
MEDA:
Massachusetts Eating Disorder Association
Also known as: Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association Inc.
617-558-1881
Education and prevention workshops, support groups, assessments, coaching sessions and drop in groups for parents and significant others. Also offers free Saturday groups to the community.
NAAFA:
National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance, Inc.
P.O.
Box 188620
Sacramento, CA 95818
(800) 442-1214
Advocacy Group. Membership newsletter, educational materials,
regional chapters, annual convention, pen-pal program.
National Association for Males with Eating Disorders, Inc. (N.A.M.E.D.)
1-877-780-0080
P.O. Box 9658
Naples, FL 34102
N.A.M.E.D.'s mission is to both provide support to males with eating disorders and to be a resource of information to the public. .
National
Eating Disorders Association
603 Stewart St. Suite 803
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 382-3587
Toll-Free Information & Referral HelpLine:
1-800-931-2237
Sponsors Eating Disorders Awareness Week in February
with a network of state coordinators and educational
info. Conference and newsletter. Development of educational
and prevention programs.
NEDSP:
The National Eating Disorders Screening Program
A
program of the National Mental Health Illness Screening
Project, Inc.
One Washington Street, Suite 304
wellesley Hills, MA 02181
(781) 239-0071
Free and anonymous public outreach and education program
offering people the opportunity to get information,
take a written self test, meet one-on-one with a health
professional, and get a referral for further evaluation
if necessary.
OA:
Overeaters
Anonymous Headquarters
P.O.
Box 44020
Rio Rancho, NM 87174-4020
(505) 891-2664
A 12 step self-help fellowship; free local meetings
are listed in the telephone white pages under Overeaters
Anonymous.
Foreign
Bodywhys
An Irish national charity for people with eating disorders,
families, and friends.
Eating
Disorders Resources in the UK
The clearing house for eating disorders news, research,
reports, conferences and opinions
The
Eating Disorders Association
Based
in Norwich, England. Founded in 1989 following a merger
between Anorexic Aid (founded in 1974) and Anorexic
Family Aid.
EDEO
Eating Disorder Education Organization
6R20 Edmonton General Hospital
11111 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta CANADA T5K 0L4
The Eating Disorders Foundation of Victoria
1513 High Street
Glen Iris Vic 3146
Australia
Eetexpert.be
In Flanders, the Dutch speaking part of Belgium, a new organisation has been established for professionals interested in eating and weight disorders. The foundation called “Eetexpert.be” is working mainly for the Flemish Government under whose auspices they are running a secondary prevention campaign focused on community health centres, general practitioners (family physicians), school health centres, and dietitians. They created a website (www.eetexpert.be) with information on different aspects of eating and weight disorders and publish a newsletter for professionals.
The
National Eating Disorder Information Centre
Information and resources on eating disorders and weight
preoccupation in Canada.
SacredEatingDisorders.com
P.O. Box 82067
Yellowbird RPO
Edmonton, AB Canada, T6J 7E6
A non-profit organization that also includes a day treatment
program.
Sheena's
Place
A registered charity in Canada offering hope and support
services at no cost to people with eating disorders
and their families.
Somerset
& Wessex Eating Disorders Association
A
small charity is Somerset, England.
If
you know of any more helpful organizations that we can
post, please email us at mark@gurze.net.
Thanks!
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