Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) was founded to help those who have binge eating disorder, their friends and family, and those who treat the disorder. BEDA provides individuals who suffer from binge eating disorder with the recognition and resources they deserve to begin a safe journey toward a healthy recovery. BEDA also serves as a resource for treatment providers to prevent, detect, diagnose, and treat the disorder. BEDA headquarters is located in Severna Park, MD.

 

 

                                                               

EDC MISSION - To advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority.

The EDC's head quarters is located in Washington, DC.

 

 

 

EDN Maryland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit created June 2007 by a group of professionals, clinicians, parents & family members. Our goal is to educate and help spread eating disorder awareness throughout Maryland.  We do this by providing support groups, community outreach, professional education, support for parents and family, and by providing an online referral directory connecting Maryland families with the services that they need.  EDN Maryland headquarters is located in Towson, MD.

 

 

(Jenna Katherine Miller Fund)

The Jenna Katherine Miller Fund spreads awareness of the extreme dangers of eating disorders to individuals and the community. JKMF encourages early intervention through youth and family education as the best way to save lives.  Jenna, a native from Montgomery County, was only 26 years old when she died due to complications from bulimia in January 2011. Her family is dedicated in their mission of helping others gain a better understanding of eating disorders.

 

 

 

 

 

(Rock Recovery)

Rock Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to support the journey to freedom from disordered eating. We believe that full recovery from disordered eating is possible, and we work to educate communities and support individuals struggling with eating disorders and body image issues. We offer an affordable, accessible and robust outpatient program in the D.C. metro area and community empowerment events nationwide. 

 

 

 

 

The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness (The Alliance) is a non-profit organization that has worked tirelessly for the past 11 years to prevent eating disorders and promote a positive body image, free from weight preoccupation and size prejudice. Our organization offers educational presentations, free support groups for those struggling and for their family and friends, advocacy for mental health legislation, toll-free national phone help line, and referrals, training, support and mentoring services. Since its inception in October 2000, The Alliance has offered presentations on eating disorders, positive body image and self-esteem to more than 155,000 individuals throughout the United States. The Alliance is located in Florida.

 

 

 

The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Inc. is a non-profit (501 c 3) corporation that seeks to prevent and alleviate the problems of eating disorders, especially including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. ANAD advocates for the development of healthy attitudes, bodies, and behaviors. ANAD promotes eating disorder awareness, prevention and recovery through supporting, educating, and connecting individuals, families and professionals. ANAD, founded in 1976, is the oldest nonprofit for eating disorders in the United States. ANAD is located in Illinios.

 

 

 

Andrea's Voice Foundation (AVF) is dedicated to promoting education and understanding toward the prevention, identification, diagnosis and treatment of disordered eating and related issues. Andrea Smeltzer struggled with bulimia for only 13 months before finally losing her battle with bulimia at 19 years of age.  Andrea's parents tour the country delivering their important message that eating disorders are dangerous but there is hope and help for complete recovery.  AVF is located in California.

 

 

The Body Positive's mission is to implement educational programs that transform individual and societal beliefs about weight, body image, and identity. The result is a growing national movement of healthy, confident individuals contributing to positive change in the world.

 

 

 

A CHANCE TO HEAL empowers youth and their influencers to prevent the incidence of eating disorders.  ACTH was founded by a mother and daughter team in 2005 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to advancing the awareness of eating disorders (ED) and providing financial scholarships for individuals undergoing treatment. This commitment came from the reality that everyone knew someone with an eating disorder. ACTH is located in Pennsylvania.

 

 

 

Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA) is a fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength and hope with each other 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. In EDA, we help one another identify and claim milestones of recovery. Go to our website and look for a support group in your area.

 

 

 

 

Our mission is to offer hope, help and support to all who are impacted by disordered eating. As the Southeast's only statewide nonprofit dedicated to eating disorder awareness, education and prevention, Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee (EDCT) serves a diverse audience of community and clinical members.

 

 

 

Eating Disorder Hope (TM)  promotes ending eating disordered behavior, embracing life and pursuing  recovery. Our mission is to foster appreciation of one's uniqueness and  value in the world, unrelated to appearance, achievement or applause. Eating Disorder HopeTM offers  information, eating disorder treatment options, recovery tools, and resources to those suffering from eating disorders, their treatment providers and loved ones. EDH is located in Texas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our mission: To provide colleges access to educational resources for the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.

 

 

F.E.A.S.T. is an international organization of and for parents and caregivers to help loved ones recover from eating disorders by providing information and mutual support, promoting evidence-based treatment, and advocating for research and education to reduce the suffering associated with eating disorders. F.E.A.S.T is located in Virginia.

 

 

 

 

In 1888, at a time when women were not permitted to vote, and few women were found in the workplace or at formerly all-male universities, Tri Delta Founder, Sarah Ida Shaw saw a need for a women's group which would be different from others. She sought to create a society that would be kind to all and think more of a girl's inner self and character than of her personal appearance. Today, nearly 125 years later, the purpose of Delta Delta Delta Fraternity is to establish a perpetual bond of friendship among its members, to develop a stronger and more womanly character, to broaden the moral and intellectual life, and to assist its members in every possible way. Fat Talk Free Week, reconfirms Tri Delta's commitment to their founder's vision, to the hope of a lasting organization that celebrates a woman's inner beauty and character and fosters friendship and inner growth in women.

 

 

The Gail R. Schoenbach F.R.E.E.D. Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating eating disorders. The funds contributed to the F.R.E.E.D. Foundation will provide individuals the financial support needed for the treatment of eating disorders. F.R.E.E.D. is located in New Jersey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 2003 Hope Network was founded by Becky Henry, a parent and life coach on a mission to educate health care providers and support parents/carers facing eating disorders worldwide. Now an Award winning author of "Just Tell Her To Stop: Family Stories of Eating Disorders", Becky is a nationally recognized speaker on eating disorders. Through various programs families stop feeling alone and/or blamed and learn strategies for living with an eating disorder and along with health care providers, become better educated about eating disorders. Hope Network is located in Minnesota.

 

 

 

 

 

"The Joy Project is a consumer-driven, non-profit organization based on the philosophy of using real-world, workable solutions to end the epidemic of eating disorders. We work towards reducing the rate and severity of eating disorders by supporting and conducting research, education, and support programs."

 

 

 

 

 

Manna Fund provides hope and financial aid to those seeking treatment and freedom from eating disorders.

Manna Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing funds for residential and inpatient eating disorder treatment for individuals lacking insurance coverage or for those with inadequate insurance coverage. Manna Fund grants scholarships to recipients by providing direct payment to partnering eating disorder treatment facilities. MANNA is located in Georgia.

 

 

 

The MCR Foundation was founded in 2006 in memory of Mary Cameron (Cammy) Robinson with a vision of preventing eating disorders through education, and a mission to provide resources for people affected by eating disorders in the Greater Chattanooga Tri-State area. The Foundation is committed to a holistic approach encompassing physical, emotional, spiritual,

and well-being.

 

 

 

 

MEDAis a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating. MEDA's mission is to prevent the continuing spread of eating disorders through educational awareness and early detection. MEDA serves as a support network and resource for clients, loved ones, clinicians, educators and the general public.  MEDA is located in Massachusetts.

 

 

 

MentorCONNECT is the first global eating disorders mentoring community, and a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.  The vision is to provide individuals with the means to break through the isolation of eating disorders and share the tools of recovery in supporting relationships.  The mission is to connect members (individually and in groups) with mentors to share experiences, provide guidance, and help each other through the struggles and triumphs of the recovery journey.  MentorCONNECT is located in Texas.

 

 

 

N.A.M.E.D. offers support to males with eating disorders and their families and is a resource on the subject.  Website, toll-free helpline for treatment referrals, online support groups, student outreach program, and more. N.A.M.E.D. is located in Florida.

 

 

 

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. We campaign for prevention, improved access to quality treatment, and increased research funding to better understand and treat eating disorders. We work with partners and volunteers to develop programs and tools to help everyone who seeks assistance.

Since 1999, our national toll-free helpline has assisted families, friends and individuals find appropriate treatment. NEDA is proud that our website serves as an entry point for people around the globe to find information on eating disorders. We serve as an important and welcome first stop for those searching for resources.  NEDA is located in New York city.

 

 

 

Someday Melissa was founded in 2010 by Judy Avrin following the death of her daughter Melissa to an eating disorder. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Someday Melissa’s mission is to promote recognition and awareness of eating disorders and the importance of early treatment. Along with Danna Markson, LCSW and director Jeffrey Cobelli, Judy created a documentary, “Someday Melissa, the story of an eating disorder, loss and hope.” This documentary is currently available and can be purchased by going to the Someday Melissa website. Someday Melissa is located in New Jersey.

 

 

We Are The Real Deal (WATRD) is a program of the NORMAL non-profit, is an educational blog universe instructing today’s youths on body image, healthy coping and self-esteem viaempowering content authored by professionals from arts, wellness, yoga and psychology fields.  The site’s roster of more than 40 contributors features prominent voices including body image bloggers, psychologists, therapists, poets, dancers, musicians, artists, yogis, martial artists and chefs, all converging on the site to voice unique perspectives in teaching old and young to embrace self-acceptance.  Contributors from the eating disorder non-profit community include NEDA, BEDA, ANAD, NAMED, Eating for Life Alliance (ELA), Eating Disorder Network of Maryland and others. WATRD's mission is to serve men, women, boys and girls alike as a "safe" space to learn about healthy body image, find his/her voice, and promote media literacy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Academy for Eating Disorders is a global professional association committed to leadership in eating disorders research, education, treatment, and prevention.

 

 

 

Eating Disorder Jobs.com is an organization listing all available jobs in the field of eating disorders across the United States.  Programs may also list jobs available on this site for a fee.

 

 

 

Our mission is to provide Social Workers and other mental health professionals with state-of-the-art continuing education encompassing a wide variety of clinical issues, client populations, and practice settings. We believe effective learning occurs in a teaching environment that is professional, nurturing, supportive, and fun.  Trainings encourage clinicians to re-frame and de-pathologize symptoms, while focusing on clients’ resiliency and strengths. IAPTE CEU classes are held at the Pikesville Hilton Hotel located in Pikesville, MD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medical News Today is owned by MediLexicon International Ltd with head offices in the United Kingdom. It is one of the leading independent health and medical news websites on the internet.

 

 

 

Psych Central is the Internet's largest and oldest independent mental health and psychology network. Since 1995, it has been run by mental health professionals offering reliable, trusted information and over 160 support groups to consumers. We are today's modern voice for mental health information and advocacy and have the broadest online reach and recognition of any mental health network online today, touching the lives of over 1.5 million people around the world every month.

 

 

 

Weightless is about well-being, not weight; about fostering body image, regardless of your size. It’s about exposing women’s magazines, other mediums and so-called experts when they’re touting unhealthy tips and promoting restrictive standards.

The goal of Weightless is to help women develop a better body image and work toward accepting themselves as they are, while being healthy and happy (fad diets and skinny-mini standards prohibited!); and to become informed consumers, who can pick apart a commercial or magazine article and know which advice is helpful or harmful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           Do I Have to Scream It?

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

             

  

     The Fat Nutritionist

 

 

   

 

 

 

    Gurze Books 

    (written by numerous authors)

 

 

                       

            Laura's Soap Box

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                   

   Nourishing the Soul

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Voice in Recovery

 

 

 

                                     

 

 

 

 

 

    Revolution of Real Women

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Gurze Books: Stories of Recovery

 

 

 

 The ANAD Pledge

 

                          

                              

       

 

     NEDA: Stories of Hope