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Colorado Support Groups:

Boulder, CO: The following free CO support groups are facilitated by professionals through The Eating Disorder Foundation in Denver, CO. For more information, visit https://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/ or call 303-322-3373. 2515 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304. Art Journaling Group – Boulder: 1st Friday of every month from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Boulder Eating Disorder Support Group: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of Each Month from 6:00-7:30 pm. Boulder Family and Friends Support Group: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Colorado Springs, CO: Outpatient Support Group Schedule: ANAD Eating Disorder Support Group: Every Sunday 4:00 pm-5:00 pm. Cost-free, this is not a skills or process group; it is a peer-led support group that provides a space to build a community of individuals who understand the struggles related to managing eating disorder thoughts and symptoms in daily life. Call 719-578-5132 to register or visit us online at www.eatingdisorder.care to learn more. All groups are located at: EDCare Colorado Springs 3460 Briargate Boulevard, First Floor, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Denver, CO: Outpatient Support Group Schedule: ANAD Eating Disorder Support Group: Every Saturday 1:30 pm-2:30 pm. Cost  Free, this is not a skills or process group; it is a peer-led support group that provides a space to build a community of individuals who understand the struggles related to managing eating disorder thoughts and symptoms in daily life. Call 303-771-0861 to register or visit us online at www.eatingdisorder.care to learn more. All groups are located at: EDCare Denver 4100 East Mississippi Avenue, Suite 1300 Denver, CO 80246

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Maryland Support Groups:

Baltimore, MD: Weekly recovery-focused Support Group for individuals struggling with Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, or any form of Disordered Eating. Family, friends, and support people are also welcome. No fee or registration is required. This group is facilitated by Kate Clemmer, LCSW-C, and meets every Wednesday 7:00-8:30 pm. Please call 410-427-3900  or email kate.clemmer@eatingrecovery.com for the location and other details.  

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New Jersey Support Groups:

 

Whippany, NJ: ANAD support group. Kristie Murphy, MSW, LCSW. Phone: 908-625-6354. Email: kbutrico826@yahoo.com. Meeting time: 2nd and 4th Thursday from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Meeting location: Conference room at Morris County Public Library, 30 Hanover Ave., Whippany, NJ 07981. Call or email me with any questions.

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New York Support Groups:

Port Jefferson, NY: Group led by professionals who specialize in eating disorders and is open to sufferers (anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating), their friends, parents spouses, and significant others. For information call 631-473-3877. Location: John T. Mather Hospital – Pt  Jefferson, NY: Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of each month from  7:00-8:30 pm, 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).

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Oregon Support Groups:

Portland, OR: Multiple support groups. Free support group for those suffering from an eating disorder and their family and friends, Free Support Group for adults with eating disorders or body image issues, Free  Art Therapy Support Group, and A Better Way Counseling Center offers free information and support groups for adults suffering from an eating disorder or body image issues. These groups are 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.

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Texas Support Groups:

Plano, TX: ANAD Eating Disorder Support Group. Contact person: Cynthia Hutchins MS, LPC. For further information, please email ARTherapyCenter@aol.com or call 972-824-6020.

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Virginia Support Groups:

Herndon, VA: First Monday of the month at 5 pm (free) Parent and Family Support Group. For more information, contact Prosperity at 703-466-5150, office hours Monday-Thursday 10 am-6:00 pm. To leave a  confidential voicemail, call 703-466-5000 ext 1, email: information.prosperity@gmail.com, or website: www.prosperityedwell.com. Address: 1031 Sterling Rd, Suite 203, Herndon, Virginia, 20170.

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Wisconsin Support Groups:

Milwaukee, WI: The support group for anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating is led by a Master's level counselor. For more information contact Rachel Quast, M.A. at 414-303-1134 or email rachelquast@9shed.com or visit https://9shed.com/.

Nationwide Support Groups:

Eating Disorders Anonymous Support Groups: eatingdisordersanonymous.org. Treatment Model: 12 Step (not addictions model), EDA is a voluntary fellowship of individuals who meet together to share solutions for 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 eating disorders and carry this message of recovery to others.

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

Center for Discovery:   https://centerfordiscovery.zoom.us/j/9764479755.It is our privilege to welcome you to our Free  Binge Eating Disorder (BED) online Support in Recovery™ group for individuals recovering from Binge Eating Disorder. This meeting is Open To  The Community. The Support in Recovery™ group provides an opportunity to process issues related to the recovery journey and offers support in a safe,  nonjudgmental environment. This meeting can be joined from a computer,  smartphone, or tablet. The Group Will Take Place Via Zoom Room Meetings  Wednesday Evenings: 7-8 pm EST / 7-8 pm PST Meeting Log-In Instructions: To join the meeting from your PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android. Click Here:   https://centerfordiscovery.zoom.us/j/9764479755. 1. After clicking the link above, you will be prompted to “download and open”  the Zoom meeting room. Before the meeting, please download Zoom and attempt to log in to ensure you can access the meeting room. 2. Once downloaded, click “Join a Meeting.” 3. Enter the Meeting ID: 976 447 9755.  Below the Meeting ID, enter your first and last name. Click “Join” to enter the meeting room. 4. Once connected, you will be asked to select an audio option through either your computer or through a call-in number via phone. 5.  Ensure that your webcam is on by clicking the camera icon at the bottom. Meeting ID: 976 447 9755,  If you have any questions, please email: Aaron.Flores@CenterForDiscovery.com

Online Support Groups:

The following support group is facilitated by professionals through The Eating Disorder Foundation in Denver, CO. Virtual Support Group: First and Third Tuesday of every month, 12:30 – 1:30 PM MST. For more information, visit   https://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/ or call 303-322-3373.

"Lift the Shame” Online Support Group, Register: Timberline Knolls Support Groups, Email: info@timberlineknolls.com, Phone: 618-518-7726, Meeting Day: Third Sunday of Each Month, Meeting Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST, Open group; online, Adults / Adolescents, Women Only.

Alsana Free Online Eating Disorder Support Group: Every other Friday at noon, PST (2PM CST & 3PM EST). Our online eating disorder supports groups are facilitated by Dr. Nicole Garber, Tyeler Viel, Julia Shuster, and Sara Folsom Thelier. Alsana support groups are offered at no cost to support adults of all genders in their eating disorder recovery. This group is pro-recovery and its goals are to help people suffering from eating disorders know they’re not alone, reduce shame, brainstorm solutions to common challenges, relate to one another, and inspire hope. We ask that all participants read and respect our Online Support Group Guidelines. For further information visit: https://www.alsana.com/programs/online-support-group/

Center for Change Virtual Eating Disorder Support Group. Eating Disorder and Diabetes Support Group. Held monthly on the second Thursdays on Zoom from 6:30pm - 7:30pm MDT. New topics each month. Cost is Free. E-mail Haley.Kane@uhsinc.com for the Zoom info and visit https://centerforchange.com/treatment/telehealth/ 

The Emily Program - ED 101: Understanding Eating Disorders, Treatment, and Recovery. For more information, including dates and times, please visit https://www.emilyprogram.com/for-families/support-for-families/

The Emily Program - Recovery Night: Hear speakers share their personal stories of dedication and perseverance on the road to recovery from eating disorders. For more information, including dates and times, please visit: https://www.emilyprogram.com/for-you/recovery-nights

The Emily Program - Friends and Family Sessions: For more information, including dates and times, please visit https://www.emilyprogram.com/for-families/support-for-families/

BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ is proud to offer a Free Virtual Support Group twice a month. This group is intended for those contemplating eating disorder treatment or for loved ones seeking support, at no cost. Our support groups are a safe and empathetic space where group members gain insight from our expert facilitators, and receive support from other group members. Our goal is to reduce shame and isolation, address barriers to care, and inspire the first steps toward recovery. Save your spot at balancedtx.com/virtual-contemplating-recovery-free-eating-disorder-support-group or call/text us at (646) 631-3771 for more information.

B.E.A.T-Beating Eating Disorders Support Groups, Website: www.b-eat.co.uk, Meeting Time: Ongoing, Open group; Adults / Adolescents, Men & Women.

Online Support Groups: Survivors of abuse and sexual trauma struggling with binge eating or bulimia are invited to join one of our free support groups which meet every other week.  Day and evening groups are available.  All groups are hosted online for survivors.  Our groups focus on current struggles and coping skills.  As these are not therapy groups, we do not get into the details of abuse or sexual trauma.  For more information or to join one of our groups see our website at https://www.hope4-recovery.org/.  For questions, please email recovery@hope4-recovery.org or call us at 765- 505-8908.  Remember, you are not alone.

Support group for the loved ones of people with eating disorders. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month from 1 pm to 2 pm “ish” (usually goes to around 2:10). There is no cost to attend. For more information about this ANAD Affiliate family and friends support group, please visit www.TherapyHelps.Us and go to “groups."

We recovered from compulsive eating by working the 12 steps out of the big book of Alcoholics Anonymous. There is an informational Zoom meeting to help others suffering from compulsive eating on Monday evenings at 6:00 PM EST.  All who want to learn more are welcome! Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99051941213?pwd=UlphbEhPaUp5emxSMHRCQS94RS9wdz09. Meeting ID: 990 5194 1213. Passcode: 704328. For more information contact Carolyn L at (302)379-6373 or carolyn.lecomte@gmail.com

Eating Disorders Anonymous Support Groups: eatingdisordersanonymous.org. Treatment Model: 12 Step (not addictions model), EDA is a voluntary fellowship of individuals who meet together to share solutions for 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 eating disorders and carry this message of recovery to others.

Addictive Eaters Anonymous (AEA) is a Twelve Step fellowship based on the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. Members have found recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating & compulsive exercise. Wherever you are, whatever your problem with food, AEA can help. AEA has several Zoom online meetings a week that anyone can attend anonymously. The meetings can be accessed from your phone, mobile or tablet device. To attend an online meeting, go to the AEA website, https://www.addictiveeatersanonymous.org/meetings, and click on the ‘Join Meeting’ button for any of the meetings listed.  We also have an in-person meeting on Wednesday evenings from 730 pm to 830 pm at the Orange Seventh-Day Adventist Church on 1310 E. Walnut Ave, Orange, CA 92867.  AEA meetings are free to attend, and all are welcome. For further information or questions, you can email us at info@AEAunitedstates.org or phone us at 657-999-3303.

The Lotus Collaborative offers several online weekly support groups free of charge. For more information visit: https://www.thelotuscollaborative.com/online-eating-disorder-recovery-support-group.html

In Light Of COVID-19: Free Remote Support Groups for All Healthcare Providers. Why Should I Attend? This support group is a safe, non-judgmental place where providers can gather to express their emotions, ask questions, get advice, get updates on recent care strategies, collaborate with others, and “process” all that is going on in your lives as you strive to juggle the never-ending challenge of work/life balance during the Coronavirus Pandemic. This group will be beneficial to you because you’ll be connecting with others (bonus: we’re all like-minded providers!) which is critical to our well-being. Our group is a supportive and process-oriented group that will help us cope, adapt, and respond to preserve the connection and help us establish daily lives that still have room for love, self-care, and even joy in our lives and the lives of the people we strive to help. What Topics Will Be Discussed? Topics will include self-care, balancing personal/professional dynamics, fears, anxieties, financial implications, working from home, sharing new information, our family life, approaching patients and clients who are impacted, and any other relevant topics. When Is This Group Happening? We have scheduled weekly meetings to go on for the next seven weeks. If there is a continued need, the groups will continue longer. These groups will typically last about 75 minutes and are currently scheduled on Thursday evenings at 8:30 PM EST and Friday evenings at 5:30 PM EST, with more groups being formed based on need. How Can I Attend? If you’d like to join my weekly Zoom sessions, please email me at wendyoliverpyatt@gmail.com so that I can send you a Zoom meeting link.

Chats In The Living Room: Every Saturday via Zoom at 11 am EST. Experts in the field of Eating Disorders have come together weekly to offer free support to all who are struggling with this forced change in their lives and their treatment. Morningside Chats in the Living Room is a safe space for anyone to join, listen, comment, be present, and as anonymously, as you choose. Each week a different expert in the eating disorder field will engage in casual dialogue and offer tips and support hosted by Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CEDS-S. Professionals are sharing their unique perspectives on life, joy, daily struggles, and the rapidly changing environment we all find ourselves today. www.chatsinthelivingroom.com

Free Zoom Parent Support: This group is intended to provide a safe space for parents to connect with others to freely process their role in the recovery process.  Currently, we have a mix of parents where clients are stepping down from RTC, others with children in HLOC, and OP.  This is intended to provide support to parents who are on the front lines and to provide support during these very challenging times. Who: Parents and Support. When: First and Third Friday of the month from 9:00 am – 10:00 am EST. Where: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97089802213?pwd=dHBQQ3hVVXMvbXRDYmtmZTJ0T0VZUT09 Meeting ID: 970 8980 2213 Password: 569054

Free Eating Disorders and Body Image Support Group for Sufferers. Where: Currently meeting online via Zoom. When: Every Wednesday, 7:00-8:30 pm. Who: Ages 18 and older. For further information and to sign up: https://edrcsv.org/get-help/support-groups/edrc-body-image-and-ed-support-group/

Free Eating Disorders Support Group for Family and Friends. Where: Currently meeting online via Zoom. When: Every Saturday, 9:30 - 11:00 am. Who: Ages 18 and older. For further information and to sign up: https://edrcsv.org/get-help/support-groups/edrc-family-and-friends-support-group/

Free EDRC Body Image & ED Support Group. This group meets weekly from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm PST every Thursday. We are currently meeting online via Zoom, and we welcome anyone age 18 and older. Please email jennifer@mpedc.com for the meeting login instructions. We kindly ask that you please use video and do not eat during group.

Many Roads Eating Disorder Recovery is a peer-led ED recovery group, drawing on the wisdom of the 12-step model but with an explicitly feminist and anti-oppressive approach. Invites participants to define recovery and recovery steps in a way that is meaningful to them. Free. Virtual format. The meeting structure includes reading, journaling, art prompts, and sharing (with sharing guidelines to keep participants safe). Who: Any adult who is in recovery or is seeking recovery from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or body hate. Any adult who is tired of the lie that they can solve their problems by controlling food or their bodies. LGBTQIA+ aligned and affirming. For more information: www.manyroadsedrecovery.com or email manyroadsedrecovery@gmail.com

ANAD peer support groups are led by trained volunteers who have recovered from their eating disorders and volunteer professionals in the eating disorder field. Support groups are open to anyone, at any stage of their recovery journey. To view our current schedule and register, please visit https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/.

 

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