Free Support Groups

 Peer-led and Professionally-led Groups  (These groups may or may not have a professional group leader)

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Professionally-led Groups: Treatment Groups, Workshops and Retreats for clients seeking paid professional help with eating disorders in a short, intensive group format click here

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National: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin

International: Canada

US: Nationwide:

Eating Disorders Anonymous Support Groups: Website: www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org Treatment Model: 12 Step (Not addictions model), Cognitive-Behavioral EDA is a voluntary fellowship of individuals who meet together to share solutions for and recovery from eating disorders. The only requirement for membership is a desire to recover from an eating disorder. Their primary purpose is to recover from our eating disorders and carry this message of recovery to others with eating disorders.

Alabama Support Groups (scan down):

Cullman, AL: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:00pm. Contact Tammy at 256-775-1236 or email TTnkpirkle@msn.com for information and directions.

 

Arizona Support Groups (scan down):

Phoenix, AZ: This group meets Mondays at 7:00pm. Location: Eastside Church of Christ, 2002 E. Missouri Ave. Contact Rachel at 714-475-8002 or Renee at 623-670-4490 for directions and information.

Phoenix, AZ‎: Support group meeting every Monday evening from 6pm to 7pm. Fee:$10.00. Located at Albright Methodist Church, 2242 E Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ‎  Email: jphillips36@cox.net, or call 480-720-1052.

Scottsdale, AZ: Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Contact Danielle at 602-451-4210 for more information. This group is on a temporary break but you can email Danielle (at Danielle@TheBeeGetsStung.com) to be notified of when it is starting back up.

Wickenburg, AZ: This group meets Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15pm. Call Susanne at 928-684-8981 for directions and information.

California Support Groups (scan down):  

Atascadero CA/San Luis Obispo County: Ongoing treatment/support group for those suffering from restricting, bingeing, purging and/or compulsive exercise. The group takes place in a confidential and caring setting where both tears and laughter are a part of the recovery process. The group process addresses eating disorder thoughts, feelings and behaviors, as well as often related issues such as relationships, grief and loss, sexual trauma and OCD. Under the auspices of the North County Women's Resource Center, the non-profit agency accepts donations for group attendance. If interested call Cyndy Smith, MS, MFT. at 805 462-1503.

Auburn, CA: This group meets Wednesdays at 8:00pm (Starbucks on Elm Street). For information contact Ali at allisonmichellerose@yahoo.com or call 530-878-4682 or Alex at richards_alexandra@yahoo.com.

Berkeley, CA: Eating Disorder Support Group. 2nd Thursday of Every Month from 7-8:30 p.m. Maffly Auditorium, Herrick Campus, 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. No Charge for this group. People suffering from Bulimia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa their parents, and significant others are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Eating Disorders Multi-Family Support and Educational Groups. This support group is led by a psychiatrist who specializes in eating disorders.

Berkeley, CA: Eating Disorder Educational Group. 4th Thursday of Every Month from 4-5:30 p.m. Maffly Auditorium, Herrick Campus, 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. No Charge for this group. Due to the sensitive issues involved and the secretiveness that often surrounds Anorexia and Bulimia, we request that this meeting be restricted to patients, parents and significant others who will be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality. This educational group is led by therapists, dieticians and L.C.S.W.'s. 

Beverly Hills, CA: Support Group for Women recovering from anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorders.  This group meets weekly on Monday evenings. Location: Office of Linda Blakeley, Ph.D. 420 S. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills.  Call 310-286-9171 or email Drlindablakeley@aol.com for further information.

Camarillo, CA: Free ANAD group meets Wednesday from 7:00-8:30pm. Call Susan Richter, M.A., MFT at 805-987-3162 ext. 5 for more information.

Carlsbad, CA: Healthy Within Sponsored ANAD group meets Mondays from 7:00-8:00pm. The family ANAD group meets Thursdays from 7:00-8:00pm. Location: 5145 Avenida Encinas, Suite A, Carlsbad, CA. For more information call 760-602-5002.

Corte Madera, CA: Support Group meets Mondays at 7:30pm. Contact edamaringroup@yahoo.com for more information.

Del Mar (Solana Beach), CA: This group meets Fridays at 7:30pm. Location: 40 Marine View Suite #202 Solana Beach, CA. For more information contact Kamran at 858-775-7752, email kamran@dmgroup.net or kamran@kamranzafar.com.

Laguna Beach, CA: Free ANAD Support Group. South Coast Medical Center hosts a FREE eating disorder support group every Monday, from 6:30- 8:00pm. The group meets in the hospital's community room. South Coast Medical Center is located at 31872 Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. For more information contact Anne Lee at 949-499-7504 ext. 2 or at leeah1@ah.org.

Laguna Hills, CA: ANAD Support Group. This group meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm. The group is located at 23461 South Pointe Drive, Suite 190, Laguna Hills, CA. For more information call Kay Poggi at 949-498-5018 or email kaypoggi@yahoo.com.

Loma Linda, CA: ANAD support group in Loma Linda, CA. Free support group run by eating disorder professionals for individuals as well as their loved loves who are struggling with the presence of an eating disorder. For more information call 310-497-9359 or email kate.truitt@gmail.com.

Los Altos, CA: This women's support group meets Mondays at 12:30pm. Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1715 Grant Road, in Fireside Room. Call Barbara at 650-964-5252 for directions and information.

Los Gatos, CA: Free Support Group – Body Image & Eating Disorders. Are you unhappy with your body? Do you compulsively exercise?
Do you think about food day & night? Do you eat when you’re not hungry? What is binge eating & binge fasting? Come join the South Bay’s first support group and get control of your body image and fear about eating. You are not alone and this confidential support group will help make a difference. Partners, spouses and family members are also welcome. You are welcome to attend either or both monthly meetings. Meetings: 1st Wednesday 6 – 7:30 p.m. & 3rd Sunday 5 – 6:30 p.m. of every month. Mission Oaks Campus - PlaneTree Health Library. 15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Blvd., Los Gatos 95032 For information contact us at Janice@edrcsv.org or (408) 559-5593, or visit our website at www.edrcsv.org  Hosted by Eating Disorders Resource Center in association with ANAD – National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders.
 

Los Angeles, CA: ANAD Support Group 323-255-0400 766 Colorado Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041 The Bella Vita  www.thebellavita.com Adolescents: Thursdays 4pm—5pm : Adults: Mondays 6pm—7pm

Monrovia, CA: If you are someone who is struggling with an eating disorder or food issues please call me, Dawn Krikyan, RN, PMHCNS-BC, at (626) 399-6646 to join a Support Group for Eating Disorders. You don’t have to struggle alone. This group can help ease your anxieties and change your relationship with food. There is no fee requirement to attend this group.

Moreno Valley, CA: This support group meets Thursdays at 10:00am at the Awakenings Club on Dracea and the Old 215 Fwy. Contact Donna at 909-243-0478 for directions and information.

Mountain View, CA: EDRC is pleased to announce that we are now offering a NEW free support group and information session for family members and loved ones of individuals suffering from eating disorders (see attached flyer).  Please feel free to join us throughout the healing process and to forward this along to anyone who you feel may benefit. Where: El Camino Hospital.  Meeting Room “DE” (on ground floor), 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View, CA 94040. When: Every 4th Saturday of the month.  9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. For further information on this support group or any other EDRC services, please call 408-559-5593 or katie@edrcsv.org.

Newport Beach, CA: Eating Disorder Resource/Support Group. 1st Tuesday of Every Month from 7-8:30pm 366 San Miguel Drive, Suite 209, Newport Beach, CA. No charge for this group. Eating Disorder Resource Group provides additional support to those affected by food and body image issues, as well as guest speakers in the field of internal medicine, nutrition, psychiatry, family therapy, health and exercise. This informational support group is led by a two therapists who specialize in disordered eating/eating disorder issues. For more information contact Dr. Elliott at 949-280-7729 or visit www.NewportBeachPsychotherapy.com.

Orange County, CA/Lake Forest, CA: Family ED-Anon Meeting: Free support meeting for the family and friends of someone suffering from an eating disorder. This support group meets Tuesdays at 6:00pm. Lead by licensed therapists using Al-Anon principals. Location: Rebecca’s House Eating Disorder Treatment Programs™, 23861 El Toro Road, 7th Floor, Lake Forest, CA. For more information visit www.rebeccashouse.org or call 800-711-2062.

Orange County, CA/Lake Forest, CA: Women's Eating Disorder Anonymous (EDA) meeting. This group meets Sundays at 7:00pm. Location: Rebecca's House Transitional Living for Eating Disorders. For directions call  949-280-9399 or visit www.rebeccashouse.org.

Orange County, CA/Lake Forest, CA: One hour OA Book Study meets Monday through Thursday at 10:00am. Location: Rebecca’s House Eating Disorder Treatment Program, 23861 El Toro Road, 7th Floor, Lake Forest, CA. For more information visit www.rebeccashouse.org or call 800-711-2062.

Orange County, CA/Lake Forest, CA: Diets Don’t Work® Support Group meets Monday at 6:00pm. Location: Rebecca’s House Eating Disorder Treatment Program, 23861 El Toro Road, 7th Floor, Lake Forest, CA. For more information visit www.rebeccashouse.org or call 800-711-6336.

Palos Verdes Estates, CA/South Bay - Eating Disorder Support Group for Women over 30: Tuesday evenings beginning 5/26/09. Facilitator: Gwen Grabb, MFT. Location: 334 Tejon Place, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90277. Call 310 373-9090 for more information.

Palos Verdes Estates, CA/South Bay - Eating Disorder Recovery Group Forming. Facilitator: Gwen Grabb, MFT. Location: 334 Tejon Place, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90277. Call 310-373-9090 for more information.

Petaluma, CA: ANAD Group Meetings: A free, ongoing, drop-in group for teens and adults who are concerned with body image and their relationship to food. Friends, family, and interested others are also invited to attend. When: The 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month – 10am to noon at 1425 North McDowell Blvd. in Petaluma, CA. Facilitated by Barbara Murphy, MA, RPA. For Eating Disorders information, resources, and support, call 707-778-7849. This ANAD Support Group is sponsored by the Petaluma Health Care District.

Sacramento, CA: Free support groups for anorexics, bulimics and compulsive overeaters. These are 12 step groups. Anorexics and Bulimics Anonymous (ABA) meets Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm. Location: Mercy's Women's Center 650 Howe Ave., Suite 530, Classroom 3 Sacramento, CA. For more information contact Bonnie at 916-628-6194.

San Diego, CA : Wednesdays @ 7:30pm EDA Support Group. Location: Harmony Grove, 4016 Sioux Ave. San Diego , CA 92117. Contact Laurie at 858-342-1514 for more information. Open to newcomers, and all who suffer and want to recover.

San Diego, CA:  Eating Disorder Anonymous is a fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other and help others to recover from disordered eating. There are no dues or fees for membership. We are self-supporting through our own contributions. We are not allied with any sect, denomination, institution, political organization. We meet every Thursday night from 7-8:00pm @ Lily's Garden Cafe in Hillcrest. For more information, please contact Sherrill @ 619-415-6480

San Francisco, CA: Ms. Bricca-Manodori LCSW, holds an ANAD support group twice a month on Saturdays. This is a no-fee group for people recovering from eating disorders. Call (415) 640-9862 for a telephone screening and location details.

San Francisco, CA: Support Group meets Sundays at 8:00pm at the Alano Club at 1748 Market St. (2nd floor) every Sunday night from 8:00 - 9:15pm. For directions or information contact Adrienne at 415-299-2474 or email adrienne4657@hotmail.com.

San Jose, CA: Support Group meets Mondays at 6:00pm (co-ed group) at Dr. Liza Schiff's office location at 2101 Forest Ave, Suite 116, San Jose, CA. (A two-story building next to O'Connor Hospital). For more information call 408-971-8080.

San Ramon, CA: 1. Free Eating Disorder Support Group -- 2. Free Family and Friend Support Group. 2nd And 4th Monday of Each Month, 7:00 P.M. To 9:00 P.M. Discovery Counseling Center, 115a Town And Country Drive, Danville, CA  If you are not on the confirmation/contact list, please call or e-mail to confirm meeting date and time before attending. Groups Meet Separately. Sufferers Group Facilitated by Licensed Therapist. For further information, call Nancy Clarkson at 925-829-5554, email lablimo@pacbell.net.

Santa Monica: ANAD support group in Santa Monica meets Tuesday nights from 7:30- 9:00pm. For more information call Sydnie Ridley, MFT at 310-463-5106.

Santa Monica, CA - Eating Disorder Support Group: Come Join Our Group/ Fee $60.00/Session, Co-Facilitated By 2 Experienced Licensed Therapists.
 

Sherman Oaks, CA: ANAD Group:  Meets every Saturday at 9am.  Everyone is welcome. No fee.  Very warm and supportive environment, open to anyone struggling with an eating disorder.  Located at 15233 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1203, Sherman Oaks, CA. Call  818-773-4040 or email NSRtherapy@aol.com for more information.

Thousand Oaks, CA:  La Ventana is currently a meeting location for Anorexia/Bulimia/Compulsive Eating Anonymous meetings serving Ventura County. Meetings are held every Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 7:00pm. Look for us in the Overeaters Anonymous meeting schedule as well as their website www.oa.org. Please contact La Ventana at (805) 777-3873 for more information, or email lisette@laventanaeatingdisorderprograms.com. These are 12 step open meetings so we encourage attendance by all those interested.

Torrance, CA: Robbin is currently leading a monthly group for pre and post operative surgical obesity patients. The group open to the public at no charge, however a reservation is required. The group meets the first Saturday of every month. This group is affiliated with the South Bay Coastal Obesity Center. Call 310-768-2369, visit the website: www.wyweight.com, or email: Robbin@wyweight.com

Universal City, CA: Eating Disorder Support Group every other Wednesday evening 8:00-9:00pm at 10 Universal City Plaza, Suite 2000, Universal City, CA. Contact Abbe Goodman, MA, LMFT 818-766-5663 for additional questions and information.

Upland, CA: Support Group meets Saturday mornings from 9:00-10:00am. Location: 934 North Mountain Ave. Ste A and B. Upland, CA. For more information contact Patricia at 909-608-1210.

Woodland Hills, CA: ANAD Support Group 818-676-1540 6400 Canoga Ave Ste 154 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 The Bella Vita www.thebellavita.com  For adolescents, male and female. Monday nights from 6pm-7pm.

 

Colorado Support Groups (scan down):  

Boulder, CO: Eating Disorder Support Group for Families & Friends : First Wednesday of each month 5:30-7:00 pm : Free : 1790 38th St #306 Conference Room, Boulder, CO 80301 : Please call Alex Martella 720-217-7148 or Carolynne Muldoon 303-774-0255 for more information.  We are not professional therapists or counselors, just mothers of children who are recovering from eating disorders and who want to reach out to other parents in the same situation. We want to offer a safe and supportive environment to share experiences and resources as well as the heartache and stress of having a child who is dealing with this horrible disorder.

 

Boulder, CO: Free Eating Disorder Support Group sponsored by ANAD. Weekly support group for people in all stages of recovery and healing. This group meets Fridays from 12:00-1:30pm at the University Memorial Center on the University of Colorado's Boulder campus. For more information call 303-384-8677.

Denver, CO: ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) – Saturdays, 1:30-2:30pm – A free support group open to the community for individuals suffering and recovering from eating disorders.  This group is intended to be used in conjunction with therapy. To participate in an Outpatient Support Group, call 303-771-0861 to register.  All support group meetings are held at the Eating Disorder Center of Denver, 950 S. Cherry Street, Suite 1010, Denver, CO 80246.

Golden, CO: ANAD Support Group every first and third Monday of every month from 6:30 - 8:00pm at Jefferson Unitarian Church at 14350 West 32nd Avenue, Golden, CO. For more information call Julie at 303-430-6914.

Longmont, CO: This group meets Sundays at 8:15pm at the Triangle Club, 729 N. Main St. Call Nicki at 303-651-7011 for directions and information.

Florida Support Groups (scan down):  

Bradenton, FL: Support Group meets Tuesdays at 5:30pm at the First United Methodist Church 603 11th Street West Bradenton, FL. For more information email JenDuval@msn.com.

Brevard County, FL: A free ANAD support group meets in the Melbourne/Suntree area every Thursday at 7:30 pm. Anyone with an eating disorder or disordered eating is welcome to attend. For more information and location contact Lori at BrevardANAD@aol.com or 321-259-6842. 

Coral Springs, FL: Free support group Thursdays weekly at 6 p.m. This group is open for patients that struggle with anorexia nervosa, bulimia and compulsive overeating. Located at Rega Mental Health Center 7501 Wiles Rd. Suite #105, Coral Springs, FL 33067. This group is professionally led by Yves Cadet, LCSW Clinical Director who has four years experience working with eating disorders. She has worked and trained at the Renfrew Center-a residential facility for eating disorders. Call 954-346-8300 or visit www.regaonline.info.

Delray Beach, FL: This group meets Tuesdays at 8:30pm at 1700 Lake Ida Road, Delray Beach. For more information email Delray.EDA@gmail.com or contact Carrie at 832-419-6330 or Molly at 561-385-4855.

North Miami, FL Support Group: Milestones offers an open support group to anyone seeking support with an eating disorder. The group is facilitated by a rotation of licensed clinicians who are part of the eating disorders treatment team at Milestones. The group is free of charge and meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday evening each month from 6:30- 8:00pm at the Milestones Campus - 1928 NE 154th Street, North Miami. For more information call 800-347-2364 or visit http://www.milestonesprogram.org.

Ormond Beach, FL: ANAD support group for men and women with anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorders at Florida Hospital Memorial Division, Ormond Beach Campus, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. For additional information call Janet at 386-437-9590 or email janet0409@hotmail.com.

Port Orange, FL: Support group meets Tuesdays at 6:00pm at 710 LaGrange Ave. For more information contact Kathleen at 386-767-9691.

Ocala, FL: Support Group meets Thursdays at 7:00pm at Timberidge, Building 300, Suite 303. For more information contact Jeannie Smith at 352-861-0998.

Orlando, FL: Support Groups meets Wednesdays at 5:30pm. "YANA" group meets at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Orange Avenue (across the street from Florida Hospital) 2800 N. Orange Avenue. Contact Jordan at 786-232-2220 for more information.

Georgia Support Groups (scan down):  

Atlanta, GA: ANAD at ASMI, Free of Charge, Every Tuesday night from 6pm to 7pm, Lead by Hilary Delman, LAPC, Contact 770.980.9229
hdelman@stressmgt.net for directions, visit www.StressMgt.net
 

Atlanta, GA: Atlanta Center for Eating Disorders (ACE) offers a free support group where parents can meet to get support and ideas for helping their child through recovery from other parents and staff at ACE.  Parents also receive tools for taking care of themselves in order to be of the best help to their child.  Although this group is only offered to parents of currently enrolled patients at ACE, other family and loved ones of clients are welcomed to attend. For more information call 770-458-8711, visit http://www.eatingdisorders.cc or email gethelp@eatingdisorders.cc.

Ridgeview Institute Support Groups: Ridgeview Institute offers free, ongoing eating disorders support groups; visit the website regularly for updates, www.ridgeviewinstitute.com. Location: Ridgeview is located off I-285 at Exit 15 (South Cobb Drive). From Exit 15, travel north on South Cobb Drive approximately 2.5 miles. Ridgeview is on the right. If you need further directions, call 770-434-4567.

F.E.D. Support Group (Friends & family of people with eating disorders). Eating disorders are complex problems which impact anyone close to the person struggling. Many difficult and important decisions must be made about treatment, work, school, and other life events. FED group is an open community support group which provides education, support and strategies for coping with eating disorders in the home or within a social support network and offers guidance through difficult decision making.  Facilitator: Ephrat Lipton, LCSW, is a board certified social worker who maintains a private practice on the Ridgeview campus, working with women’s issues. She is the former Clinical Coordinator of Women’s Services at Ridgeview and has worked on campus since 1993. Dates & Times: Mondays from 6:00 – 7:00pm. Regular meetings will be held on all other Monday nights. Location: Ridgeview Institute, Young Adult Unit, Cottage E-East, Room 4. No pre-registration required. Cost: Free.

ANAD Support Group (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders): ANAD is a free community support group for people struggling with eating disorders. Friends and family welcome. Facilitator: Joey Pulley, LPC, maintains a private practice on the Ridgeview campus, working with women’s issues. Dates & Times: Wednesdays from 6:00 – 7:00pm. Location: Ridgeview Institute, Professional Building North Auditorium 1-2. No pre-registration required. Cost: Free.

EDA Support Group (Eating Disorders Anonymous): EDA is a voluntary fellowship of individuals who meet together to share solutions for and recovery from eating disorders. Open to the community. Facilitated by Ridgeview alumni. Dates & Times: Saturdays from 10:00 – 11:00am. Location: Ridgeview Institute, Professional Building North Room 6. No pre-registration required. Cost: Free.

Indiana Support Groups (scan down):

Indianapolis, IN: Support Group held on Sundays from 6:00- 7:00pm at Fairbanks Hospital, 8102 Clearvista Parkway, Room 725. For more information contact Amy at 317-908-9289 or email amster_71@comcast.net.

Illinois Support Group (scan down):  

Geneva, IL: Support group meets Saturday mornings at 10:30am at Graham's 318 Coffeehouse, 318 S. Third St., 2nd Floor, Geneva, IL. For more information contact Sue at 630-482-9140 or sue@sarah-kate.com.

Glen Ellyn, IL: Weekly ANAD Support Group. Call Gerri Katz-Atkin, LCSW for more information 630-942-9370.

ANAD support group meeting for women and men suffering with anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, and over-eaters disorders. Led by: Francoise Mastroianni, M.S., L.C.P.C.,C.A.D.C., C.E.D.A.,C.C.S.A.S. Specializing in Eating Disorders. For additional information please call: 630-346-9266, email Juell4@yahoo.com or visit www.newreflectionsclinical.com. Location: Central DuPage Hospital, 27W350 Highlake Rd. Winfield, IL, Behavioral Health Services, Room 208,Day & Time: Saturdays, 11:00am.

Iowa Support Groups (scan down):

Dubuque, IA: Support Group meets Wednesdays at 7:00pm located at 250 Mercy Dr. at Mercy Hospital. For more information contact Michelle at 563-588-9534 or email pokii@webtv.net. 

Kentucky Support Groups (scan down):

Lexington, KY: Support Groups meets Thursdays at 7:00pm at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church, 180 East Maxwell St., Marshall Parlor Room (Side entrance by playground). For more information email edalex@insightbb.com.

Maine Support Groups (scan down):

Dr. Christine Selby is facilitating a free ANAD Support Group in Bangor, Maine.  The group meets Tuesdays from 7-8pm at 6 State Street, Suite 208, Bangor. For up-to-date information about the day, time and location of the group please go to www.doctorselby.com.

Maryland Support Groups (scan down):  

Baltimore, MD: Weekly FREE open Support Group meets every Wednesday 7:00-8:30pm at the Central Building Sheppard Pratt Room C-305. For more information call 410-938-5252 or visit www.eatingdisorder.org. 

Baltimore, MD: Largely Positive is a free support group for adults of size founded in Wisconsin by Carol Johnson, author of Self-Esteem Comes In All Sizes: How To Be Happy and Healthy At Your Natural Weight. The mission of Largely Positive is to promote health and self-esteem among larger people. The support group is not opposed to weight loss but discourages dieting and other unhealthy weight loss practices. Meetings are held at 5710 Newbury Street, Baltimore, MD and take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 7:00-8:30pm. Contact Deborah Kauffmann, RD, LDN at 410-982-9667or email healthateverysize@comcast.net for more information.

Massachusetts Support Groups (scan down):

Newton, MA - Free Support Group: Hope and Inspiration is a free drop-in group that takes place the first Saturday of every month from 10:00-11:00am at the MEDA (an eating disorder treatment and prevention organization) office in Newton, located at 92 Pearl Street. During the hour, a recovered individual shares his or her story of recovery, leaving time for discussion and questions. Contact MEDA at 617-558-1881 ext. 12 for more information or visit www.medainc.org.

Michigan Support Groups (scan down):  

Royal Oak MI: Free ANAD Support Groups:  The Nancy Rambeau Hough Adolescent Eating Disorders Program presented by William Beaumont Hospital Department of Pediatrics runs the following two groups: 1. Parent Coaching Group: This group assists parents in effectively supporting their adolescent through the recovery process of an eating disorder while simultaneously providing education and support to parents. Stephanie Milstein, PhD, Therapist and Facilitator. 2. Adolescent Skills Building Group: This group empowers adolescents in their recovery process. It is designed as a companion to the NRH Parent Coaching Program, however adolescents may attend even if their parent is not currently enrolled in the Parent Coaching component. Parent must sign consent for teen. Therese Scarpace, MSW, Therapist and Facilitator. Both groups meet Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:30pm at Administration Building West, Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak, MI.  Participant Criteria: Adolescents ( in high school or middle school) dealing with active eating disorder issues and their parents; Adolescent must be actively engaged in treatment with a therapist and primary physician (minimally, through the duration of this program) For further information call 248-551-2385.

Minnesota Support Groups (scan down):

Eden Prairie, MN: EDA support group meets Sundays at 5:30 pm at Wooddale Church: 6630 Shady Oak Road, Wooddale Church room 133 (downstairs). Questions can be emailed to eda.minnesota@hotmail.com or leave a message at 651-246-5935. 

Mississippi Support Groups (scan down):

Biloxi, MS: Support group meets Mondays at 6:30pm at St. Martin Library, 15004 Lemoyne Blvd. Contact Sherry at sherryyy@cableone.net or 228-396-9591 for directions, questions, or any other inquiries.

Gulfport, MS: Support group meets Fridays at 7:00pm at Memorial Behavioral Health, 11150 Hwy 49 N. Contact Olivia at butterfly_26@myway.com or 228-223-4571 for more information.

Nebraska Support Groups (scan down):

Omaha, NE: Family Support Group. The Eating Disorders Program at Children’s Hospital of Omaha offers a family support group to all former, outpatient and inpatient families. The group meets the first Monday of every month from 5:00- 6:30pm in the Children's Hospital conference room. This program provides families much needed support to make recovery possible and successful.  For more information call 402-955-6190.

Omaha, NE: Omni Behavioral Health is a not-for-profit organization and JCAHO accredited. They are a unique community based regional treatment center offering comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approaches to providing treatment to people with Eating Disorders and concurrent psychological/psychiatric diagnosis. They offer a support group for individuals suffering from eating disorders in Omaha, Nebraska. Individuals interested can call their office at 402-333-0898 for a brief phone screening and to register for the group. There is a $20 fee per session. Scholarships are available for support group.

New Hampshire Support Groups (scan down):

Portsmouth, NH: Support Group starting again on Sunday March 22 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in downtown Portsmouth NH every Sunday from 7-8:15pm. 206 Court Street, Portsmouth, NH. This meeting will be an ABA meeting. For more information contact Amy at 603-834-5148 or e-mail amypettengill@gmail.com    (In the Karnan House which is actually located behind the UU Church at 206 Court Street Portsmouth NH)
 

New Jersey Support Groups (scan down):