Eating Disorder Treatment of Anorexia and Bulimia

FREE SUPPORT GROUPS

Professionally-led and Peer-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

 

National: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, 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

Mirasol at EDReferal.com

 

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.

 

Scottsdale, AZ: This group meets Tuesdays at 7:00pm. Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Contact Danielle at 602-451-4210 for more information.

 

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 Disorders Support Group and Educational Meetings Schedule: "Hope at Herrick" Eating Disorders Treatment Program, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Herrick Campus, 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA.

Thursday, May 22, 2008
Maffly Auditorium, basement level “A”
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Starvation and Re-feeding: A Physiologic Understanding of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. (or Alternate Topic: The Phases of Recovery from Anorexia)
Neal Anzai, M.D.

Thursday, June 12, 2008
Maffly Auditorium, basement level “A”
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Eating Disorder Support Group for Patients and Significant Others

Thursday, June 26, 2007
Maffly Auditorium, basement level “A”
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Nutrition for Recovery: “Banishing ED’s Food Rules”
Jamie Levy, R.D.

Thursday, July 10, 2008
Maffly Auditorium, basement level “A”
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Eating Disorder Support Group for Patients and Significant Others

Thursday, July 24, 2008
CC Conference Room (Next to Maffly Auditorium), basement level “A”
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Increasing Internal Motivation: How to "Own" Your Recovery
Alan Kaufman

Thursday, August 14, 2008
Maffly Auditorium, basement level “A”
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Eating Disorder Support Group for Patients and Significant Others

Thursday, August 28, 2008
Maffly Auditorium, basement level “A”
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Navigating Dietary Nutrients: The Hidden Power of Food
April Hackert, M.S.R.D.

Thursday, September 11, 2008
Maffly Auditorium, basement level “A”
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Eating Disorder Support Group for Patients and Significant Others

Thursday, September 25, 2008
Maffly Auditorium, basement level “A”
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Starvation and Re-feeding: A Physiologic Understanding of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. (or Alternate Topic: The Phases of Recovery from Anorexia)
Neal Anzai, M.D.

Thursday, October 9, 2008
Maffly Auditorium, basement level “A”
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Eating Disorder Support Group for Patients and Significant Others

Thursday, October 23, 2008
CC Conference Room (Next to Maffly Auditorium), basement level “A”
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: TBA

Thursday, November 13, 2008
Maffly Auditorium, basement level “A”
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Eating Disorder Support Group for Patients and Significant Others

Thursday, November 27, 2008
Maffly Auditorium, basement level “A”
*** NO MEETING ***

Thursday, December 11, 2008
Maffly Auditorium, basement level “A”
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Eating Disorder Support Group for Patients and Significant Others

Thursday, December 25, 2008
*** NO MEETING ***

Thursday, January 8, 2009
Maffly Auditorium, basement level “A”
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm: Eating Disorder Support Group for Patients and Significant Others

Thursday, January 22, 2009
Maffly Auditorium, basement level “A”
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: TBA.

 

Beverly Hills, CA: Support Group for Women recovering from anorexia, bulimia or binge eating disorders.  This group meets weekly on Monday evenings from 7:30- 9:00pm. 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.

 

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.

 

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 Wednesdays 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.

 

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:  San Diego, CA Thursdays @ 8:00pm EDA Support Group.  Location: David's Coffee Shop at 3766 Fifth Avenue, Hillcrest (in back room). Contact Jennie at 619-794-8315 for more information. Open to newcomers, family/friends, and all who suffer and want to recover.

 

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: Free Support Group for Parents and Loved Ones of Individuals Suffering from Eating Disorders. Come and join a group of parents and loved ones who are dealing with having someone they love struggle with an Eating Disorder --Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder. Get information and support with the process of healing. Where: Montevideo Elementary School -- Library and Media Center: 13000 Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583 When: Monday Evenings 7:00-8:30pm. For further information, all 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.

 

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. Facilitated by Nina Savelle-Rocklin, MFT. Call  818-773-4040 for more information.

 

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, MFT 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.

 

Colorado Support Groups (scan down):  

Colorado: 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 the website 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: 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 eatingdisorders@mindspring.com.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

New Hampshire Support Groups (scan down):

Portsmouth, NH: Support Group meets Sundays at 7:00pm at the Karnan House (Behind the UU Church - property rented by meeting members, not a private house) 206 Court Street Portsmouth, NH. For more information contact Amy at 603-560-0200 or email apett1432@hotmail.com.

 

New Jersey Support Groups (scan down):  

ANAD of Northern NJ: A morning of support and information for individuals seeking recovery from an eating disorder, and for their family members and friends. The multi-family support groups meet on the 1st Saturday of every month (2nd Saturday for major holiday weekends) 9:30 – 11:00am, on-site registration begins at 9:15am. Held at the Saint Barnabas ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, across from the Livingston Mall. Facilitated by Professional and Recovered Leaders; adolescents are welcome. For more information contact Barbara Reese, LCSW, at 973-783-2292, mailbox #3. Groups are free and open to the public; donations are accepted for the advocacy work of ANAD. Volunteer positions available. 

 

Westmont, NJ: Support groups meets Saturdays at 10:30am at the Starting Point-215 Highland Ave, Westmont, NJ. For more information call MaryAnn at 609-238-5786.

 

New York Support Groups (scan down):  

Reaching Out Against Eating Disorders, a not-for-profit eating disorder organization serving the New York metropolitan area offers free weekly support groups: anorexia and bulimia, binge eating, men's group, friends and family, mothers of children with eating disorders, Pre-registration is required.  The groups are held at 19 West 34th Street between 5th and 6th Ave. For more information call 212-935-2015.

 

New York, NY: Friends and Family Support Groups meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 7:30-8:30pm, Fee: $5.00 donation requested. Location: ICP, 1841 Broadway at 60th St., 4th floor. Call 212- 333-3444 or email csabnews@hotmail.com for more information.

 

New York, NY: The Eating Disorder Resource Center offers a free monthly support group on Monday evenings from 8:30-9:45pm the first Monday of every month. For more information call 212-989-3987 or visit www.edrcnyc.org. Support Group Location: 24 E. 12th St.

 

Rockaway Park, NY: Support Group meets Mondays from 7:00-8:30pm at the St. John's School, located at 144 Beech 111th Street, Rockaway Park, NY. For more information contact Erin at 516-359-1973 or email irishraven328@aol.com.

 

Westbury, NY: All support groups are led by professionals who specialize in eating disorders and meet once a month on a regular basis. All groups are open to sufferers, (anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating) their friends, parents spouses and significant others. For information call 516-794-0415 (donation requested): 1. North Shore University Hospital - Manhasset, NY: Meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10:00-11:30am. 2. John T. Mather Hospital – Pt Jefferson, NY: Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of each month from 7:00-8:30pm, Conference Room Three. 3. New Hyde Park, NY - Joel Finkelstein Bldg. Room S-126 (Parent Group Only) starts at 5:00pm- First Tuesday of the month- This is the only group you need to confirm each month by calling the hospital directly at 718-470-4747.

 

Nevada Support Groups (scan down):

Henderson, NV:  Support Group meets Thursdays (teens only) at 8:00pm at the St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Siena Campus Room E., 3001 St. Rose Parkway (St. Rose and Eastern Avenue). Contact Leslie at 702-682-1415 or Lacy at 702-631-1415 or the Barbara Greenspun Women's Care Center at 702-914-7060 for information.

 

Henderson, NV: Support Group meets Saturdays at 9:15am at the St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Siena Campus Room E., 3001 St. Rose Parkway (St. Rose and Eastern Avenue). Contact Leslie at 702-682-1415 or Lacy at 702-631-1415 or the Barbara Greenspun Women's Care Center at 702-914-7060 for information.

 

Las Vegas, NV:  Support Group meets  Thursdays at 11:00pm at the STEPS Club at Sahara and Jones (club phone number: 702-364-1212). For more information contact Leigh at leighster1@yahoo.com.

 

North Carolina Support Groups (scan down):

Davidson, NC: Family and Friends Support Group meets the third Sunday of each month from 5:00-6:00pm—A group for families and friends of individuals suffering with eating disorders to discuss their problems, concerns and successes. For more information contact the Southlake Center at 704-896-7776. Meetings are held at The Southlake Center, 709-20 Northeast Drive, Davidson, NC.

 

Davidson, NC: Eating Disorder Support Group meets the third Sunday of every month 6:00-7:00pm - An open support group for individuals suffering and recovering from eating disorders. Meetings are held at The Southlake Center, 709-20 Northeast Drive, Davidson, NC. For more information call  704-896-7776.

 

Ohio Support Groups (scan down):  

Akron, OH: ANAD Support Group open to all individuals with eating disorders, open to friends and family, registration not necessary. For more information about the group contact 330-666-5004.  When: 2nd and 4th Mondays of the Month. Where: Akron General Medical Center meeting in the Partial Hospitalization Program 1rst Fl - Room 1705. For information call Carolyn I. Pickler, LPCC, 3618 West Market St Suite 105 Akron, OH, Office: 330-666-5004 or email carolynpickler55@msn.com. 

 

Akron, OH: Additional Support Group: Support group for family and friends meeting the same evenings as the Eating Disorder Support Group, the 2nd and 4th Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00pm. Facilitated by Julie Norman, RD. The groups meet together about every 5th meeting or when guest speakers come to the meeting. No charge. For information call Carolyn I. Pickler, LPCC, 3618 West Market St Suite 105 Akron, OH, at 330-666-5004 or email carolynpickler55@msn.com. 

 

Akron, OH: Support Group meets Thursdays at 7:00pm at 3618 West Market St. Suite 104 in the second Jefferson Park Building, Akron, OH. Contact Tiffany at 330-671-2300 or wiff05@aol.com for more information.

 

Sylvania, OH: Eating Disorders Support Network (EDSN) is a support and educational group that meets the first Thursday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at River Centre Clinic, 5465 Main Street, Sylvania, OH. This meeting is provided free of charge and enables parents, family members, friends, and loved ones of eating disorder sufferers the opportunity to ask questions directly to professionals in the eating disorders field and share their experiences with others. Refreshments are provided. For more information call 419-885-8800, email info@river-centre.org, or visit www.river-centre.org. (Even though there is no charge, each meeting is led by at least one professional.)

 

Oklahoma Support Groups (scan down):

Oklahoma City, OK: Support Group meets Monday, 12 noon at Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 4400 North Shartel Ave. For more information contact Eliot at 405-808-0939 or email eliotharris@hotmail.com.

 

Oklahoma City, OK: Support Group meets Thursday, 6:30pm. at St. John's Episcopal Church located at 5201 N. Brookline Ave. Fore more information contact Eliot at 405-808-0939 or email eliotharris@hotmail.com.

 

Oregon Support Groups (scan down):

Portland, OR: Alliance Counseling Center Eating Disorder Program, Executive Director: Joyce A. Korschgen, LPC.  Alliance Counseling offers free of charge and to the public support group which is professionally led by Joyce Korschgen LPC; a 25 year seasoned therapist. Although Alliance encourages the use of our eating disorder program for full recovery, it is not necessary to be in our program to utilize the support group. The groups are usually small; 6-8 people and meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday mornings at 818 NW 17th Street, Suite #3. Call for start times and for potential location or time changes. Contact information: Phone: 503-221-4531, visit www.AllianceCounselingCenter.org or email info@AllianceCounselingCenter.org. There is no charge for these professionally led groups.

 

Pennsylvania Support Groups (scan down):  

Milford, PA: Support Group meets Wednesdays at 6:30pm at St. Patricks Parish Center. For more information contact Anita at 570-828-8636 or email tsdmead@earthlink.net.

Philadelphia, PA: ANAD Free Eating Disorders group continues to run on an eight week cycle. For more information call Deborah Reeves at 215-732-1612. The group is held in Center City and consists of 6-8 members. This process support group is held in a warm and supportive atmosphere. For questions and answers about groups visit www.healing-minds.com

 

Rhode Island Support Groups (scan down):

Providence, RI: Support Group meets Tuesdays at 6:00pm at the Sarah Doyle Center Room 201. Contact britany.haymes@gmail.com for more information.

 

Tennessee Support Groups (scan down):

Greenville, TN: Support Group meets Mondays at 7:00pm at Laughlin Memorial Hospital, Private Dining Room, 1420 Tusculum Blvd. For more information contact Annette at hope4us2day@earthlink.net.

 

Memphis, TN: Support Group meets Sundays at 6:30pm at Hope Presbyterian Church, 8500 Walnut Grove Rd, Cordova Room 222. For more information email Wendy at edainfo@earthlink.net.

 

Memphis, TN: Support Group meets  Thursdays at 6:30pm at Hope Presbyterian 8500 Walnut Grove Rd, Cordova Room 236. For more information email Wendy at edainfo@earthlink.net.

 

Nashville, TN: Support Group meets Saturdays at 7:00pm at 115 28th Ave. North Nashville, TN (come in the back of the white house and come up to the 3rd floor). For more information, contact NashvilleEDA@aol.com or Julie at 615-406-8968.

 

Nashville, TN:  Support Group meets Wednesdays at 7:00pm at 115 28th Ave. North Nashville, TN (come in the back of the white house and come up to the 3rd floor). For more information, contact NashvilleEDA@aol.com or Julie at 615-406-8968.

 

Texas Support Groups (scan down):

Dallas, TX: ANAD Eating Disorder Support Group at the Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas.  Address: Outpatient Mental Health Center Building, 6601 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas, TX. Second Monday of each month, 6:00 -7:00pm. Contact person: Cynthia Hutchins MS, LPC, email: ARTherapyCenter@aol.com

 

Ft. Worth, TX: Support Group meets Thursdays at 6:30pm at Ridglea Family Guidance (corner of Hulen and Wellesley). For more information call 817-731-3700 or 940-464-7222.

 

Haltom City, TX: Free Indeed - Briana Roths, Tuesdays - 7 pm, 5617 Diamond Oaks Blvd. South, Haltom City, TX 76117, freeindeed@loveneverfails.com or call 817-834-2048
 

 

Houston, TX: Support Group meets Saturdays at 11:00am at theChapelwood Church, Williams Building, Rm #205, 11140 Greenbay Street, Houston, TX. Call Ashley at 713-857-2549 or Amy at 281-455-5359 for more information.

 

Lubbock, TX: Support Group meets  Mondays at 7:00pm at Texas Tech University Campus Serenity Center. For more information call the Center for the Study of Addiction at TTU at 806-724-1729 or (if after 5pm) call Jenn at 806-441-4505.

 

Lubbock, TX: Support Group meets  Wednesdays at 7:00pm at Texas Tech University Campus Serenity Center. For more information call the Center for the Study of Addiction at TTU at 806-724-1729 or (if after 5pm) call Jenn at 806-7474-0607.

 

Plano, TX:  ANAD Eating Disorder Support Group Address: Custer Road United Methodist Church, Room 130, 6601 Custer Road, Plano, TX
Second Sunday of each month from 5:00- 6:30pm. Contact person: Cynthia Hutchins MS, LPC, email: ARTherapyCenter@aol.com

 

Tomball, TX: Support Group meets Mondays at 7:30pm at the Cadwalder Behavioral Center. Call Kathy at 281-351-6644 for more information.

 

Tyler, TX: EDA Support Group meets  Thursdays at 6:30pm at New Hope Group at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Office Library (423 S. Broadway). Call Meagan at 903-839-7079 for more information.

 

Tyler, TX: Family/Friends Support Group (ED-Anon) meets Thursdays at 6:30pm Serenity Group at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Office Meeting Room (423 S. Broadway). Call Angela at 903-839-7079 for more information.
 

 

Utah Support Groups (scan down):

Orem, UT: Free Support Group Eating Disorders Anonymous, 12-Step Group. This group meets at 7:00 pm on Thursdays and Sundays. Gain more desire for recovery as you, along with others, share experiences of strength and hope. For more information contact the Center for Change at 1-888-224-8250.

 

Salt Lake City, UT: Free Support Group. Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA) a fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems. Weekly meetings held Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm at 2221 South 1700 East (enter on the North). For more information contact Bonnie at 801-231-3442 or email bbshepherd@comcast.net.
 

 

Virginia Support Groups (scan down):

Falls Church, VA: Sundays @5:30PM The Unity Club, 116-B Broad Street, Room 4. For more information please call Gretchen at itsaboutlove@ymail.com or Carver at 703-994-2550.

 

Healthy Coping Skills Free Monthly Teleconference. Held the first Monday of the Month from 7:00- 7:30pm Non-food coping skills will be explored. Geared towards supporting all eating disorders. For details on the call in number, click on the following link: http://www.michellemarket.com/upcoming_events.html. For more information call Michelle Market, LPC at 703-597-7869, visit www.michellemarket.com or email lpc@michellemarket.com.

 

Manassas, VA: An ANAD support group is both topic and process oriented. Meeting every Tuesday evening in the Birthing Center, first floor of the Prince William Hospital. Find support and pick up valuable coping skills that will enable you to gain valuable insight to the underlying issues of your eating disorder. For more information contact Mary at 703-743-1253 or email mannhardt@comcast.net.

Manassas, VA: Christian Eating Disorders Group Thursday evenings
This group meets in a home environment where we can share and listen to one another in a nurturing atmosphere of self-acceptance. Feel free to bring devotions and insight that you would like to share with the group. Supporters of those with eating disorders are welcomed and encouraged to come. Meeting at Heritage Hunt. 13890 Chelmsford Drive, apt. 109, Gainesville, VA. For more information contact Mary at 703-743-1253 or email mannhardt@comcast.net.

 

Winchester, VA: Free ANAD support group for individuals dealing with Anorexia, Bulimia, or Binge Eating. ANAD of Winchester support group meets every Thursday evening from 7:00-8:15pm at the Winchester Medical Center in the conference room 1. Family members and support persons invited 1st Thursday of each month. For more info call Amanda at 540-678-3658.

 

Washington Support Groups (scan down):

Ballard, WA: Support Group meets Mondays from 7:30-9:00pm at St. Paul's Church, 6512 12th Ave, NW Upstairs Library. Contact Melissa at 425-670-1246 for more information.

 

Bellevue, WA: Support Group meets Tuesdays from 7:00-9:00pm at the Reform Christian Church on 148th between NE 8th and Bel-Red Road. Enter below through the side door. Meeting in classroom marked EDA. Contact Melissa at 425-670-1246 for more information.

 

Bellevue, WA: Support Group meets Wednesdays at 7:00pm at St Lukes Church 3030 Bellevue Way. Contact Melissa at 425-670-1246 for more information.

 

Bothell, WA: Support Group meets Sundays at 7:30am at Country Village. For more information contact Katherine at katherine.hart@bastyr.edu or call 425-760-3706.

 

Everett, WA: Support Group meets Thursdays at 7:00-8:15pm at Mill Creek Community Church, 16415 N. Road Mill Creek. For more information, contact Liz at 425-316-8178.

 

Olympia, WA: Eating Disorder Support & Education Group in Olympia Sponsored by: Liberated From Within “Supporting those in need, and informing those who care” Facilitated by Jen Knopp, B.A., Stacy Schilter, M.A., and Tracy Kenela, M.A., Liberated from Within is a FREE educational and recovery-focused support group that provides a safe environment for individuals seeking information or hoping to overcome the challenge of disordered eating, intrusive body image concerns, and unhealthy dieting behaviors. The group meets every Tuesday from 6:30 pm to 8pm at St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Room 202. This is a place for individuals who are seeking support for recovery, or for those who strive to learn more about eating disorders. For more information or to attend, call: Stacy at (360) 440-0607 or Jen at (360) 480-2360 or e-mail Info@LiberatedFromWithin.com or visit the website at http://www.liberatedfromwithin.com

 

 Richland, WA: Support Group meets Tuesdays at 7:00-8:00pm at Central United Protestant Church in Room 306. For more information contact Deborah at 509-366-9615.

 

S. Seattle, WA: Support Group meets Wednesdays at 7:00pm at Mt. Baker Presbyterian Church. Contact Marin at 206-898-0445 for more information.

 

Sumner, WA: Support Group meets Sundays at 7:00pm. Contact Jenai at 360-897-6659 or 253-347-8566, or Karen at 253-208-6131 for more information.

 

Washington DC Support Groups (scan down):


Free ANAD Support Group: Meetings: Wednesdays, 7pm, West End Library, 1101 24th Street, N.W. at L Street, N.W., Washington, DC.

 

Wisconsin Support Groups (scan down):

Eau Claire, WI: Support groups meets Thursdays at 7:00pm at Luther Hospital, 2nd floor education room. Contact Kelli for information and directions at 715-233-1054 or email kelliamork@yahoo.com.

 

Canada Support Groups (scan down):

Peer facilitated support groups offered to those struggling with eating disorders and related disordered eating issues.  Family members and friends are also welcome to attend for support.  These groups are offered free of charge to all and are held every Thursday evening at 7:00pm at the Westwind Eating Disorder Recovery Centre, 458 14th St, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada.  For more information contact Lynne at 204-728-2499. 

 

 

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