Support Groups Treating Eating Disorders, anorexia, binge eating, bulimia

Akron, OH: Free ANAD Support Group. This group is open to all individual struggling with eating disorders. Registration not necessary. Meeting the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 6:30 - 8:00pm. This group meets at the offices of New Beginnings Counseling, 3632 W. Market Street, Suite 104, (use the West entrance) Akron, OH. For additional information, call Carolyn 330-666-5004, email carolynpickler55@msn.com or visit www.newbeginningscounseling.org.

Akron, OH: Friends and Family Support Group. Offering support for friends and family of persons struggling with disordered eating. Meets the same days and times as the ANAD Support Group. This group meets at the offices of New Beginnings Counseling, 3632 W. Market Street, Suite 104, (use the West entrance) Akron, OH. For additional information, call Carolyn 330-666-5004, email carolynpickler55@msn.com or visit www.newbeginningscounseling.org.

Sylvania, OH: Eating Disorders Support Network (EDSN) is a free support and educational group that meets the first Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 8:00 pm at River Centre Clinic, 5465 Main Street, Sylvania, OH. A different topic is discussed each month - see the “Events” section of the River Centre Clinic website for details, http://river-centre.org/events.htm. All EDSN meetings are free of charge and are led by at least one professional. These meetings enable 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. For more information, call 419-885-8800, email info@river-centre.org, or visit www.river-centre.org.

Portland OR: The Eating Disorder Program at Providence St. Vincent strives to work with clients and their families to educate and empower them on to the path of recovery. The program has a weekly Information and Resource Meeting at no charge for those struggling with disordered eating, and/or family, friends, and caregivers. This meeting will: answer questions about eating disorder treatment, help you understand payment and insurances processes, help you explore next steps for recovery. Meeting time and place: Every Wednesday, 4:30 - 5:15pm at 9450 SW Barnes Rd, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97225. No appointment is required. Website: www.providence.org/eatingdisorders.

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 or Michelle Laxalt, LCSW both experienced and Licensed Therapists. The groups meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings (6pm) 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.

Philadelphia, PA: Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA) support group in Philadelphia. Individuals are welcome from 3:30-4:30PM; the group will be held from 4-5PM. Meetings are held Sundays at 112 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 in the first floor conference room. Interested individuals are welcome to contact EDAPhila@gmail.com with additional questions or reference: http://www.edaphila.org/ for Philadelphia meetings and links to the national organization. The group's primary purpose is for individual recovery from eating disorders and to carry this message of recovery to others. The only requirement for attendance is a desire to recover from an eating disorder. The group is self-supporting and there are no dues or fees for membership.

Memphis, TN: Support Group meets Sundays at 6:30pm at Hope Presbyterian Church, 8500 Walnut Grove Rd, Cordova. For more information visit www.4EDA.org.

Nashville, TN: Support Group Saturdays at 10am. Location: 2120 Crestmoor Rd. (in Green Hills), Suite 3000, Nashville, TN 37215 (EDCT office). For more information contact Julie M. at NashvilleEDA@aol.com or text/call: 615-406-8968.

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. Date and Time: Second Monday of each month, 6:00 -7:00pm. Office: 972-235-9205. 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.

Houston, TX: SMART Recovery Self-Help Group. Location: Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church, 17503 El Camino Real, Houston, TX 77058, Time: 7:00-8:00pm every Friday, Facilitator/Contact: Rob Williams 281-705-4307 or Alicia San Miguel 832-318-9713. The SMART Recovery program is an alternative program for those with addiction issues. It is not a 12-step program, rather it greatly emphasizes Albert Ellis' therapeutic techniques, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy. Group consists of group discussion on issues, challenging irrational thoughts, practicing relaxation and similar concepts. The program is free of charge; more information can be found at www.smartrecovery.org.

Houston, TX: Eating Disorder Support Group meets Saturdays 11:00am - 12pm at The Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston, 303 Jackson Hill Street, Houston, TX 77007. Call Ashley at 713-857-2549 or Amy at 281-455-5359 for more information or visit http://eatingdisorderssupporthouston.synthasite.com.

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

Orem, UT: Free EDA Support Group, 12-Step Group. This group meets at 7:00pm 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 6:30-7:30pm at 1710 South Foothill Dr. (enter west side of All Saints Episcopal Church). For more information call 801-231-3442 or email bbshepherd@comcast.net.

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Falls Church, VA: Support Group for Those with Eating Disorders. Meeting Time/Location: Sundays at 5:30pm at The Unity Club, 116-B Broad Street, Room 4. For more information email Gretchen at itsaboutlove@ymail.com or visit www.Club.com for directions.

Winchester, VA: Eating Disorders Anonymous Support Group held on Thursdays at 7:00pm. Location: Friends Meeting House on the corner of Washington & Piccadilly St., Winchester, VA 22601. "EDA is a fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their eating disorders. People can and do fully recover from having an eating disorder. EDA endorses sound nutrition and discourages any form of rigidity around food." For more info contact edawinchester@gmail.com.

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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. 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.

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 Stacy Schilter, MA, and Tracy Kenela, MA. 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 - 8:00pm 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 email Info@LiberatedFromWithin.com or visit http://www.liberatedfromwithin.com.

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Support Groups at Rogers Memorial Hospital:

Rogers Memorial Hospital-Milwaukee. Eating Disorders Support Group for Adolescents and Young Adults: Adolescents and young adults struggling with an eating disorder are invited to attend this support group accredited by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Inc. (ANAD). This group is free, open to the public and professionally facilitated. When: 5:30 -6:30pm, Tuesdays. For more information, call 414-203-4515. Location: 11101 W. Lincoln Ave. West Allis, WI. Additional support groups available at Oconomowoc location.

Rogers Memorial Hospital-Oconomowoc. Eating Disorders Support Group for Family and Friends: Family members and friends of someone struggling with an eating disorder are invited to attend this support group accredited by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Inc. (ANAD). When: 6:00 -7:00pm on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. This group is free, open to the public and professionally facilitated. Location: 34700 Valley Rd. Oconomowoc, WI. For more information call the outreach department at 800-767-4411.

Eating Disorders Support Group for Adults: Adults struggling with an eating disorder are invited to attend this support group accredited by the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Inc. (ANAD). When: 6:00 -7:00pm on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. This group is free, open to the public and professionally facilitated. Location: 34700 Valley Rd. Oconomowoc, WI. For more information call the outreach department at 800-767-4411.

Milwaukee, WI: Support groups for eating disorders, obesity and emotional eating are lead by a Master's level counselor. For more information contact Rachel Quast, MA at rachelquast@9shed.com or visit www.9shed.com.

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Brandon, Manitoba, Canada: 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.

Bowen Island, BC: Anorexics, Bulimics, Overeaters, Anonymous (ABOA) Support Group. Wednesday Night ABOA Support Group (open meeting, women only) from 7:00 - 8:00pm at St. Gerard’s Roman Catholic Church Annex, 1111 Miller Rd. Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G0 Canada / Located 20 minutes from Downtown Vancouver. ABOA has no dues or fees for membership; one becomes a member simply by having a desire to stop destructive eating behavior. ABOA follows a twelve-step program patterned after that of Alcoholics Anonymous. ABOA is not affiliated with any public or private organization, political movement, ideology or religious doctrine. For more information about this special meeting call Jennifer 604-983-9399.

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