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

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

Eating Disorders Anonymous Support Groups: 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.

Overeaters Anonymous (OA): OA World Service Organization website www.oa.org, OA Washington DC Metro Area website www.oa-dcmetro.org.

Birmingham, AL: "Dinner and a Meeting" sponsored by Magnolia Creek. When: Monday night. Dinner is optional and is at 6:00pm at Panera Bread Company at the Summit. The support meeting is at 7:00pm at the Moore Institute and led by Nicole Siegfried, PhD, Executive Director, email Nicole at Nicole@magnolia-creek.com for more information.

Birmingham, AL: Free Family Community Support Group. Group meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00pm at the Moore Institute. Led by Anna Stanley, LPC, Magnolia Creek Family Therapist. Contact Anna at Anna.Stanley@magnolia-creek.com for more information.

Birmingham, AL: The University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham Alabama is a Level 1 A Bariatric Center of Excellence by the American College of Surgeon. We host three free weight loss support groups/seminars.

    A. On the third Thursday of every month we host a support group for pre and post op weight loss surgery patients in the south Alabama area. The meeting is held in Montgomery Alabama and starts at 6 PM. The address is: UAB health Center. 4371 Narrow Lane Road Ste 200 Montgomery, Alabama 36116. Telephone number 334-551-2010. A light snack is served provided by Kinetic Concepts, Inc. Visit our website at www.uab.edu/obesitysurgery

    B. The last Monday of the month at 6:30 PM a meeting is held at the hospital in Birmingham, Alabama at 619 South 19th Street in the West Pavilion Conference Room E on the second floor. A light snack is served provided by Ethicon, Inc. There will not be a meeting in May, October and December in 2011. For more information visit our website at www.uab.edu/obesitysurgery .

    C. The community seminar is held the second Thursday of the month at 6 PM in the West Pavilion Conference center board Room on the second floor of the hospital. The address is 619 S. 19th Street Birmingham, Alabama 35294. The meeting is an introduction to weight loss surgery and give the options to weight loss.

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

Tucson, AZ: Eating Disorder Support Group. FREE eating disorder support group for adults struggling with anorexia, bulimia and compulsive eating. Professionally staffed by Mirasol Eating Disorder Recovery Center therapists every Thursday from 5:30 to 7pm at 1615 E Fort Lowell Road (1-1/2 blocks west of Campbell on Fort Lowell). For more information, call 520-546-3200 or email Ann at support@mirasol.net.

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.

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 LCSW's.

Calabasas, CA: La Ventana Treatment Programs Support Groups: For more information call 805-777-3873.

1. Date: Saturdays, Time: 9:00 to 10:00am, Location: Suite 120 (Family and Friends Welcome), facilitated by a licensed professional, free – walk-in

2. Date: Tuesdays, Time: 7:00 to 9:00pm, Location: Suite 120, facilitated by a licensed professional, *10.00 per session and pre-registration required

3. Date: Thursdays, Time: 6:00 to 7:00pm, Location: Suite 125 (Family and Friends Welcome), free – walk-in

4. Date: Thursdays – Step Study & Process Group, Time: 7:00 to 9:00pm, Location: Suite 120, free- walk-in, *Begins January 22, 2012

1. Date: Mondays and Wednesdays, Time: 6:00 to 7:00pm, Location: Suite 125, free - walk-in

2. Date: Saturdays Speaker Meeting, Time: 10:00 to 11:30am, Location: Suite 125, free – walk-in

Carlsbad, CA: Free Community Support Groups, ANAD Eating Disorder Support Group on Monday from 6:45-7:45pm. The group is located at 7720 El Camino Real Suite 2F: Carlsbad, CA 92009.

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.

Danville, CA: Free ANAD Support Group for families and friends. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. For additional information, visit www.getwelltogether.com.

Del Mar, CA: This group meets every Thursday at Casa Palmera from 7:30-8:30pm, Location: 14750 El Camino Real Del Mar, CA 92014. Open meeting for anyone struggling with anorexia or bulimia. Led by Hallie K., 619-254-7969. .

Encino, CA: Free Support Group for friends and family of people with eating disorders: Location: 16055 Ventura Blvd., Suite 920, Encino, CA; meeting time is 1:00pm to 2:00pm, first and third Wednesdays beginning September 2011 and concluding January 2012, alternating between Valley Village and Encino Call Christine Loeb LMFT, RD at 818-501-0730 for additional information.

Folsom, CA: Oak Hills Church ABA Meeting: 1100 Blue Ravine Road, Portable Room D-1; Folsom, California 95630 Saturdays at 6pm Contact: folsomaba@gmail.com The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop unhealthy eating practices.

Huntington Beach, CA: Free weekly drop-in support group for those struggling with recovery from anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating disorder or body image issues. Gather support, ask questions, learn new tools and have a place to share your experiences and concerns. This group is held weekly at the office of Lisa Arroyas, RD. The address is 307 3rd Street, Suite 205, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. This group is led by Karen Schneller, MFT and Eating Disorder Specialist. For additional information, contact Karen Schneller, M.A., MFT at (562) 884-6827 or at www.PacificCoastPsychotherapy.com.

Irvine, CA: Nature & Nurture, located in Orange County, CA/Irvine, CA: Free Support Group for adolescence, adult and family Friends with Eating Disorders. Location: Orange County Health & Psychology Associates/ NATURE & NURTURE 4482 Barranca Parkway, Suite 130, Irvine, CA. For more information on this support group please check the calendar on our website at www.eatingtreatment.com or call (888)700-0805 for more information.

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

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.

Long Beach, CA: Eating Disorder Support Group And Separate Friends and Family Support Group. Wednesday @ 7pm. Discovery in Recovery welcomes adolescents, adults & family members in the community looking for support with eating disorder issues. Groups are facilitated by Center for Discovery clinicians. Please call 866-267-6151 for meeting location. There is no cost to attend our group.

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 and 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 6:00 – 7:30pm and 3rd Sunday 5:00 – 6:30pm of every month. 15891 Los Gatos-Almaden Road, Room 295 (second floor), Los Gatos, 95032. For information contact anna@edrcsv.org or 408-559-5593, or visit www.edrcsv.org. Hosted by Eating Disorders Resource Center in association with National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders.

Los Angeles, CA: Support Groups: FREE eating disorder support groups, Monday: 6:00-7:00pm, 766 Colorado Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. The Bella Vita www.thebellavita.com.

Mission Viejo, CA: ANAD Support Group 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month 7:30-9 pm at 26451 Crown Valley Parkway, Suite 240, Mission Viejo CA. For further information email rachelcoleman1@gmail.com

Mountain View, CA: Free support group and information session for family members and loved ones of individuals suffering from eating disorders. 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. 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View, CA 94040. When: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month (the meetings are held in Conference Room A) from 9:30am – 11:00am. For further information on this support group or any other EDRC services, call 408-559-5593 or anna@edrcsv.

Newport Beach, CA: Beginning February 9, 2012, FREE ANAD support group specifically for Moms with Eating Disorders or Pregnant Women with Eating Disorders. The group meets weekly on Thursdays at 180 Newport Center Drive, Suite 270, Newport Beach, CA from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Topic of discussion focuses on the impact of eating disorders on pregnant women and their babies in the womb and how moms with eating disorders who already have children work towards eating disorder recovery and achieving healthy family relationships. For more information on this support group, call 949-439-2607, email Maggie-Baumann@cox.net or visit the website www.MaggieBaumann.com

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.

Palos Verdes Estates, CA/South Bay - Eating Disorder Recovery Groups. 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.

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: Adolescent Support Group for Eating Disorders and Body Image, The Rock Church, 11.00-12.00 noon, Nursing Room East on the first floor, 2277 Rosecrans St., San Diego, CA 92106, Meets 2nd & 4th of every month, Led by Brenda P (858-442-5994)

San Diego, CA: Eating Disorder Anonymous Support Group. This group meets every Thursday night from 7:00-8:00pm at Lily's Garden Cafe in Hillcrest. For more information, contact Sherrill at 619-415-6480.

San Diego, CA: Eating Disorders and Body Image Support Group. Location: The Rock Church, 6pm-7pm Wednesday Nights, 2277 Rosecrans St., Room 214, San Diego, CA 92106. Led by Brenda P., 858-442-5994

San Diego, CA: Healthy Within sponsored ANAD group for persons with eating disorders meets Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. Facilitated by Dr. Patty Schroeder. For more information, call 858-622-0221 or visit www.healthywithin.com.

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 information contact Adrienne at 415-299-2474 or email adrienne4657@hotmail.com.

San Francisco, CA: Women's Eating Disorder Process Group. This group meets weekly on Thursday nights from 6:00-7:30pm. The group includes women struggling with Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder. Facilitator: Nicole Laby, MS, MFT. Contact by phone, email, or visit the website for more information. Website: www.nicolelaby.com, Email: nicole@nicolelaby.com, Phone: 415-820-3952.

San Francisco, CA: La Ventana Eating Disorder Support Group. Date: Saturdays, Time: 10:00 to 11:45am, Location: La Ventana San Francisco, facilitated by a licensed professional, free – walk-in. For more information call 415-345-1238.

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 Jose, CA: La Ventana Eating Disorder Support Group. Date: Saturdays, Time: 10:00 to 11:30am, Location: La Ventana San Jose, facilitated by a licensed professional, free- walk-in. For more information call 408-244-9500.

San Jose, CA: La Ventana Overeater's Anonymous. Date: Thursdays, Time: 9:30 to 10:30am, Location: La Ventana San Jose, free – walk-in. For more information call 408-244-9500.

Santa Monica, CA: Support Group for distorted eating, body image, anorexia, bulimia, compulsive overeating, preoccupation with thinness. Goals: Learn mindfulness skills, improve self-esteem and connect with others. Tuesday evenings 6:30 - 8:00pm, open group. Co-facilitated by therapists specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. Lea Roussos 800-844-4545, email leamft@aol.com and Pam Siegel 310-475-3461, psiegelmft@gmail.com. Location: 1460 Seventh St, Suite 206, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

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 Cruz, 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 and 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 Tuesday and 3rd Friday of every month, from 6:00 pm -7:30pm at Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center, Orthopedic Waiting Room, 2900 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95065. For information contact anna@edrcsv.org or 408-559-5593, or visit www.edrcsv.org. Hosted by Eating Disorders Resource Center in association with National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders.

Sherman Oaks, CA: Free ANAD Group. This group meets every Saturday at 9:00am. Everyone is welcome. Very warm and supportive environment, open to anyone struggling with an eating disorder. Location: 15233 Ventura Blvd, Suite 1203, Sherman Oaks, CA. Call 818-773-4040 visit the website www.NSReatingdisorders.com or email NSRtherapy@gmail.com for more information.

Solana Beach, CA: Eating Disorder Support Group at OneRecovery, every Sunday from 7:00-8:00pm. Location 420 Stevens Avenue, Suite 200, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Led by Christina T., 917-494-1345.

Thousand Oaks, CA: La Ventana is currently a meeting location for an Eating Disorder Support Group (Anorexia, Bulimia, Compulsive Eating). Meetings are held every Saturday of every month. Time: 9:00 - 10:00am. Contact La Ventana at 800-560-8518 for more information, or email lisette@laventanaED.com .

Thousand Oaks, CA: La Ventana is currently a meeting location for Overeaters Anonymous meetings serving Ventura County. All meetings are held in Suite 125 every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evening from 6:00 - 7:00pm; Thursday mornings from 7:30a - 8:30a; and Saturday mornings from 10:00a - 11:30a. Look for us in the Overeaters Anonymous meeting schedule as well as www.oa.org. Contact La Ventana at 800-560-8518 for more information, or email lisette@laventanaED.com. These are 12 step open meetings so we encourage attendance by all those interested.

Torrance, CA: Pre and post operative surgical obesity patients support group. This group is open to the public at no charge, however a reservation is required. The group meets the first Saturday of every month and 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.

Woodland Hills, CA: ANAD Support Group. Contact: 818-676-1540. Location: 6400 Canoga Ave Ste 154 Woodland Hills, CA 91367. The Bella Vita www.thebellavita.com. This group is for adolescents, male and female. Monday nights from 6:00-7:00pm.

Boulder, CO: Free Eating Disorder Support Group for Families & Friends. First Wednesday of each month 5:30-7:00 pm. Location: 1790 38th St #306 Conference Room, Boulder, CO 80301. 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.

Denver, CO: ANAD Support Group. Meeting Time: Saturdays from 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.

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.

Cooper City, FL: 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 meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday evening each month from 6:30- 8:00pm. For more information call 800-347-2364 or visit http://www.milestonesprogram.org.

Delray Beach, FL: 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.

Fort Myers/Naples FL: Free ANAD support group meets every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. For more information contact Sandra at 239-209-1237 or email at sandrajadkins@comcast.net.

Port Saint Lucie, FL: A Family and Friends support group is held on the first Monday of the month starting at 6:30 PM. This group will give those who have a loved one with anorexia or bulimia a chance to come together to share experiences, gain information on eating disorders, and find support from others. This group is open to the public and is free; RSVP's are required to attend. Contact Sandra Shuleshko for more information at 772-341-0848 or email shuleshko@hotmail.com.

Atlanta, GA: ANAD at ASMI, Free of Charge, Every Tuesday night from 6pm to 7pm, Contact 770-980-9229, email info@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. If you need further directions or information 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.

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.

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.

Highland Park, IL: ANAD Support Group -- Open to new members. Free of charge, donations accepted for ANAD. Highland Park Hospital Address: 777 Park Avenue West, Highland Park, IL 60035, RM 1A (basement)
Entrance is to the left of Emergency. Led by: Karla Steingraber, PsyD and Ann Harriman, MA. Phone: (847) 778-3997. Main Hospital: (847) 432-8000. Email: keas@aprioris.net web: www.aprioris.net Meets every Wednesday from 7:30-9:00pm. Last Wednesday of the month is open to friends and family.

Winfield, IL: ANAD support group meeting for women and men suffering with anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, and over-eaters disorders. Group led by Francoise Mastroianni, LCPC., CADC, CEDA, CCSAS, specializing in Eating Disorders. The group meets on Saturdays at 11:00am. Location: Central DuPage Hospital, 27W350 Highlake Rd., Winfield, IL, Behavioral Health Services, Room 208. For additional information call 630-346-9266, email Juell4@yahoo.com or visit www.newreflectionsclinical.com.

Bangor, ME: Free ANAD Support Group. The group meets Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00pm at 6 State St., Suite 208, Bangor, ME. Facilitated by Dr. Christine Selby. For more information about the group visit www.doctorselby.com.

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 10621 York Road, Cockeysville, MD and take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 7:00-8:30pm. Contact Deborah Kauffmann, RD, LDN at 410-982-9667 or email healthateverysize@comcast.net for more information.

Columbia, MD: The Body Image Therapy Center has two free eating disorder support groups currently running. Anorexia/Bulimia support group meets at our office the 1st Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. Binge/Compulsive eating support groups meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. For more information email Andrew@thebodyimagecenter.com or call (443) 602-6515 or visit our website at www.thebodyimagecenter.com.

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.

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.

Eden Prairie, MN: EDA support group meets Sundays from 5:00 - 6:30 pm CT. 6630 Shady Oak Road, Wooddale Church. Room 291. Contact Nikki: eda.minnesota@hotmail.com or call 612.227.4079

Grand Marais, MN: Meets Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm. First Congregational Church, Fireside Room -- at the corner of 3rd Ave. West & 2nd Street, Grand Marais, MN. For more information call Kate F. at 218-387-2916 or email: fitzwells@boreal.org

Little Falls, MN: Meets 2nd and 4th Mondays of the Month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. at St Gabriel Hospital, meeting in the Rose Room. Please use the 3rd Street entrance. Contact information is edalittlefalls@hotmail.com or call JoAnn at 320-232-9576.

Minneapolis, MN: Meets Fridays from 5:45-6:45pm CT (Open). Grace University Lutheran Church, 324 Harvard Street SE, Minneapolis, MN. Park in Lot AA across the street, even in "reserved" space. Church is on University of Minnesota East Bank Campus. Questions can be emailed to edaminneapolis@gmail.com

St. Louis Park, MN: Thursdays @ 6:00 - 7:00 pm; St. Louis Park Emily Program location, 1660 S. Highway 100, St. Louis Park, MN, (Conference Room B, 1st floor). Contact Kelly at eda.minnesota@hotmail.com or 651.246.5935 for more information.

St. Paul, MN: Mondays at 6:45-7:30 pm at Hamline Midway Library, 1558 W. Minnehaha Ave., St. Paul, MN Contact: Venita Johnson 612-964-2387 or eda.diverse@gmail.com for more information.

Rochester, MN: Wednesdays @ 8:00 pm. 325 Alliance Place, NE Rochester MN. Contact Lisa S. for more information at lstelzner@yahoo.com or call 612-564-0609.

Woodbury, MN: Overeaters Anonymous/H.O.W. (Honesty, Open-mindedness, Willingness) meets every Tuesday 6:30 pm at Five Oaks Community Church, 4416 Radio Drive in Woodbury. Overeaters Anonymous is a 12-step support group for anyone having trouble controlling their weight due to anorexia, bulimia or compulsive overeating. Leave a message for a return call from an OA volunteer at 612-377-1600 or 888-540-1212, or visit www.oahow.org.

Zimmerman, MN: Tuesdays at 6:30-7:30 pm Zimmerman Evangelical Church 25620 - 4th St. W, Zimmerman, MN. Contact Jodi A. at 763-244-6803 or eda.zimmerman@gmail.com for more information.

Raymond, NH: Free Eating Disorder Support Group every first and third Thursday at 7:00pm at the Masonic Lodge, 63 A Main St. For questions contact Amy at 603-512-0445 or email at amypettengill@gmail.com.

Caldwell, NJ: ANAD located at Caldwell College, 9 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ, offers a Free Eating Disorder Support Group the first Sunday of each month from 10:00-11:30. For more information, please contact Lisbeth English-McGovern at Lisbethmcgovern@mac.com or call 973-228-1146.

Livingston, NJ: 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, NJ major holiday weekends) from 9:30 – 11:00am, on-site registration begins at 9:15am. Held at the Saint Barnabas ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ. Facilitated by Professional and Recovered Leaders; adolescents are welcome. For more information contact Barbara Reese, LCSW, at 973-783-2292, mailbox #3 or email us at BReese@WomensTherapy.net. Groups are free and open to the public; donations are accepted for the advocacy work of ANAD.

New York Support Groups (scan down):

Long Island, NY: Reaching Out Against Eating Disorders (ROAED) provides Bi-Weekly Support Groups in midtown Manhattan and Nassau County, Long Island: Anorexia and Bulimia, Binge Eating, Family and Friends, and in Manhattan only a specific group for women 40+ years of age Support groups are not a substitution for therapy. Registration is required. Suggested donation - $5.00. For more information call 212-935-2015, visit www.roaed.org or email info@roaed.org.

New York, NY: Friends and Family Support Group. Fee: $5.00 donation requested. Location: ICP, 1841 Broadway at 60th St., 4th floor. Call 212- 333-3444 or email csab@icpnyc.org 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.

New York: NY: Reaching Out Against Eating Disorders provides FIRST THINGS FIRST, the first Tuesday of every month in midtown Manhattan. This group is for those thinking about confronting their eating disorder and/or kicking their efforts into a higher gear to get or stay recovered. Professionally let by a ROAED consultant and veteran eating disorder therapist, this is a motivational group experience that asks key questions about what you truly want, what your agendas might be, and what you can do to overcome conflicts and obstacles that prevent you from reaching your goals. This program is free of charge. Call William Skerker at 212-736-9040 or email info@roaed.org for more information and to register.

New York, NY: Reaching Out Against Eating Disorders (ROAED) provides Bi-Weekly Support Groups in midtown Manhattan and Nassau County, Long Island: Anorexia and Bulimia, Binge Eating, Family and Friends, and in Manhattan only a specific group for women 40+ years of age Support groups are not a substitution for therapy. Registration is required. Suggested donation - $5.00. For more information call 212-935-2015, visit www.roaed.org or email info@roaed.org.

Port Jefferson, NY: Group led by professionals who specialize in eating disorders and open to sufferers (anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating), their friends, parents spouses and significant others. For information call 516-794-0415 (donation requested). Location: 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 (if the 1st Monday falls on a Holiday, the group is then held on the 2nd Monday for that month only. This often occurs in July & September).

Davidson, NC: Family and Friends Support Group. 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. This group meets the third Sunday of each month from 5:00-6:00pm.

Davidson, NC: Eating Disorder Support Group. 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. This group meets the third Sunday of every month 6:00-7:00pm - For more information call 704-896-7776.

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 Road, Suite 200, Portland, OR. 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.

Portland, OR: Friends and Family Support Group. A Better Way Counseling Center offers this free information and support group for those suffering from an eating disorder and their family and friends. This group is led by therapists from A Better Way Counseling Center who are experts in working with eating disorders. Please call us at 503-226-9061 or visit our website at http://abwcounseling.com/ for more information.

Portland, OR: Free Eating Disorder Support Group. A Better Way Counseling Center offers this information and support group for those suffering from an eating disorder or body image issues. This group is led by therapists from A Better Way Counseling Center who are experts in working with eating disorders. Please call us at 503-226-9061 or visit our website at http://abwcounseling.com/ for more information.

King of Prussia, PA: ANAD GROUP - Every Wednesday evening – This is an open, ongoing and free group. This group is available for eating disorder support where we discuss ways to manage/reduce symptoms, learn coping and grounding skills, discuss interpersonal relationships and work on building a network of support for recovery. This is open to all ages and eating disorder types. Please note: This group is only for those in recovery from/struggling with eating disorders. It is not open to observers. Tamie Beeman-Gangloff, MA. Phone: (602) 710-0876. Email: ism5597@yahoo.com . Please contact the group leader for details.

King of Prussia, PA: NEW ANAD PARTNER'S SUPPORT GROUP - This group is for partners only - girlfriend, boyfriend, fiancee, spouse (heterosexual and same sex couples are welcome). Most family groups are aimed at the parent/child relationship. Treatment often leaves the partner without any support of their own. Your loved one is going to treatment and you should also have your own support! This group will be co-lead by myself and Mike Jowett. Please contact me for more details or contact Mike at mikej0213@yahoo.com . This is a free group. Group will meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30, to begin on February 20th. Please contact me with your interest and questions.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

Bellevue, WA: Emotion Skills Class. 14 week ACT and DBT skills classes for adults over 18 and adolescents 14-17. These classes focus on explaining and developing most helpful approaches to the contents of the mind (thoughts, feelings, urges, etc) rather than focusing on eating disorder behaviors per se. Classes will include people who may not have ED since it is designed for anyone who struggles with understanding or accepting emotions. This structured class for males and females has no more than 7 participants for each adult and adolescent group and uses a variety of teaching methods including lecture, discussion, individual worksheets, media (film) examples and various mindfulness activities. Call 425.688.7877 ext. 3 for more information or to schedule an intake.

Wisconsin Support Groups (scan down):

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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