Eating Disorder Non-Profit Directory
The organizations listed in the Eating Disorder Non Profit Directory offer multifaceted resources providing encouragement, direction and hope to those seeking to overcome anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder. These organizations educate the public and promote eating disorder awareness and prevention, among other objectives. Eating Disorder Hope gratefully acknowledges these outstanding organizations that tirelessly work to promote eating disorder awareness, prevention and recovery.
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List of Eating Disorder Non-Profit Organizations
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
New York, NY and Seattle, Washington
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and is the leading non-profit organization advocating for education, awareness and prevention, access to quality treatment and expanded research for eating disorders.
The Academy for Eating Disorders (AED)
Deerfield, Illinois
The Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) is a global, multidisciplinary professional organization that provides professional training and education, inspires new developments in eating disorders research, prevention, and clinical treatments, and is the international source for information in the field of eating disorders.
Eating Disorders Coalition
Washington, DC
The Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action is working in Washington, D.C., to increase awareness, educate policymakers, and promote understanding about the disabling and life-threatening effects of eating disorders. Our mission is to advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority. Visit us on the Web at eatingdisorderscoalition.org.
Screening for Mental Health(SMH)
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
The CollegeResponse program, developed by Screening for Mental Health(SMH), promotes the prevention, early detection and treatment of prevalent, often under-diagnosed and treatable mental health disorders and alcohol problems.
For more than a decade, the program has offered affordable and practical risk management tools and information that educate, assess, and connect students with appropriate resources.
Eating for Life Alliance
Wellesly, Massachusetts
The mission of of Eating for Life Alliance (ELA) is to ensure colleges have access to educational resources for the prevention and treatment of eating disorders
Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA)
Severna Park, Maryland
Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) is the national organization focusing on increased prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for binge eating disorder and its associated conditions (compulsive overeating, emotional eating, night eating syndrome, and food addiction). BEDA is committed to facilitating awareness, excellence in care, and recovery through outreach and support, education, and resources.
Multi-service Eating Disorders Association, Inc. (MEDA)
Newton, Massachusetts
The Multi-service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA) is a nonprofit organization that provides early detection, education, and recovery assistance to prevent and treat eating disorders. MEDA is a regional and national support network and resource for clinicians, educators and the general public. MEDA takes a three-pronged approach to diminishing the pervasiveness of eating disorders, uniquely offering a combination of education, prevention and treatment. It provides education through professional training and scholastic teaching, recovery and treatment through assessments, referrals, and support group sessions, and prevention through academic and public education. Based in Newton, MA and established in 1994, MEDA is a critically necessary organization that annually serves thousands of people from across the nation.
MentorCONNECT
MentorCONNECT is the first nonprofit global eating disorders mentoring online community. Females and males aged 14 and up who are actively engaged in recovery from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and eating disorders not otherwise specified are encouraged to join. Members can match with a mentor for individual support, participate in group mentoring activities, join in weekly support group meetings, receive daily supportive emails, enjoy monthly teleconferences, create a personal recovery blog, and more.
The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness
West Palm Beach, Florida
The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness (The Alliance) was created, in October 2000, as a source of community outreach, education, awareness, and prevention of the various eating disorders currently plaguing our nation. Our aim is to share the message that recovery from these disorders is possible, and that individuals should not have to suffer or recover alone. We seek to educate individuals about the dangers of this epidemic and to reduce the rate and severity of eating disorders among people of all ages.
NORMAL In Schools
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
NORMAL In Schools is a national arts and educational nonprofit which teaches about eating disorders, body image and self-esteem. Their FREE 50-minute documentary film will be available on their website (www.normal-life.org) as part of NEDAwareness Week 2011 and interviews more than 13 of the nation's leading medical researchers in the area of mental health, offering powerful insights to eating disorders, the world of health care and the epidemic of obesity.
beat
Norfolk, United Kingdom
Beat- beating eating disorders is a manifesto, a call to action and a message of hope. Our activities are designed to increase knowledge, awareness and understanding of eating disorders; to provide support, help and information to people directly affected; and to increase the understanding and skills of professional staff.
Rewrite Beautiful
Costa Mesa, California
Rewrite Beautiful is a revolution to change with art how girls see beauty in themselves from the superficial to the concrete for the prevention of eating disorders and to equip them to use their creative skills to positively impact their communities. Programs includes:
*Beautiful Action Clubs: Student led on Jr. High, High School and College Campuses. Topics include how to be Creative, Kind and Strong on a daily basis.
*Art Shows: Held by Rewrite Beautiful and across the nation. The art depicts women in the action of Creativity, Kindness and Strength.
*Street Art: Volunteers led Street Art lessons with groups of women and men. Teaching them how they too can Rewrite Beautiful in their communities.
Eating Disorder Network of Maryland
Towson, Maryland
Eating Disorder Network of Maryland is your first point-of-contact to receive objective information about eating disorder resources available to you and your family throughout the state of Maryland.
Whether you're looking for educational information about eating disorders, treatment providers who specialize in working with this population, or community events focused on eating disorders, EDN Maryland can help!
Maudsley Parents
Maudsley Parents is a volunteer organization founded in 2006 to offer hope and help to families confronting eating disorders. Run by parents in collaboration with a panel of leading experts in child and adolescent eating disorders, Maudsley Parents offers information on eating disorders and family-based treatment (FBT).
ANAD
Naperville, Illinois
The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) is the original non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and alleviation of eating disorders (since 1976). ANAD focuses on prevention, education and helping those who are struggling find treatment and support. ANAD has a helpline, school outreach programs, national awareness events, online discussion forums, prevention programs, and support groups across the nation.
Restoring the Heart Ministries
Setauket, New York
Restoring the Heart Ministries, “In the Wildflowers” project, is for women and men who have suffered the trauma of childhood sexual abuse as well as anyone who may have encountered varying degrees of violations in their childhood and youth. Through a 10-step process, "In the Wildflowers" offers caring, understanding and hope to victims.
