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National Eating Disorders Association 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.
AED: Academy for Eating Disorders For ED professionals; promotes effective treatment, develops prevention initiatives, stimulates research, sponsors international conference.
AHELP: Association for the Health Enrichment for Large People 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.
ANAD: National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders Distributes listing of therapists, hospitals, and informative materials; sponsors support groups, conferences, advocacy campaigns, research, and a crisis hotline.
The Anna Westin Foundation The Anna Westin Foundation is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. Also committed to preventing the tragic loss of life to anorexia and bulimia and to raising public awareness of these dangerous illnesses.
ANRED: Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. Provides free and low-cost information on eating disorders and compulsive exercise. Booklets,brochures, fact sheets, and a monthly newsletter.
BodyPositive.org 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 Designed to promote healthy body image attitudes and prevent eating and weight concerns before they start.
The Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia 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. 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 Coalition for Research, Policy and Action Our mission is to advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority.
EDEN: Eating Disorders & Education Network EDEN is a nonprofit organization designed to support individuals seeking recovery from eating and body image disorders.
The Elisa Project 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.
Harvard Eating Disorders Center Dedicated to research and education with a primary focus on promoting healthy development for children, prevention and treatment for women.
Healing Connections, Inc. A non-profit organization that strives to save lives through education, prevention, intervention, and advocacy for people with anorexia and bulimia.
HEED Foundation, Inc. A non-profit organization "restoring hope & promoting recovery" through free support groups, helpline referrals, educational information, professional speakers, & community outreach.
IAEDP: International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals A membership organization for professionals; provides certification, education, local chapters, a newsletter, and an annual symposium.
Largely Positive 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 Online resources, information, and educational handouts.
Lifelines Foundation for Eating Disorders Promotes education, awareness, and prevention of eating disorders throughout Texas.
MEDA: Massachusetts Eating Disorder Association 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. Advocacy Group. Membership newsletter, educational materials, regional chapters, annual convention, pen-pal program.
NEDSP: The National Eating Disorders Screening Program 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 A 12 step self-help fellowship; free local meetings are listed in the telephone white pages under Overeaters Anonymous.
Books & Resources For books and additional resources on eating disorders, look up Gurze.com. Gurze Books has specialized in eating disorders publications and education since 1980. |
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