Eating Disorders

Self Help Clearinghouse

Nat'l Assn. of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Inc.

(BILINGUAL) International. Founded 1976. Provides information on over 250+ free ANAD support groups, referrals to therapists and treatment centers that specialize in eating disorders. Telephone hotline for victims of eating disorders, their families and friends. Quarterly newsletter. Assistance with insurance discrimination and parity issues. Free eating disorders education program for middle and high schools.
Voice: 630-577-1330
Website: http://www.anad.org
E-mail: anadhelp@anad.org
Verified: 12/10/2009

Eating Addictions Anonymous - SANE Fellowship

National. 6 affiliated chapters. 12-Step. Recovery program for men and women recovering from all forms of eating and body image addictions. Includes anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, overeating, exercise bulimics, etc. Focuses on internal growth and reclaiming bodies rather than weight or appearance.
Write:
Eating Addictions Anonymous
P.O. Box 8151
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8151
Voice: 202-882-6528
Website: http://www.eatingaddictionsanonymous.org
E-mail: 12n12@tidalwave.net
Verified: 12/8/2009

Eating Disorders Anonymous

International. Founded 2000. Fellowship of men and women 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. Focuses on the solution; not the problem. Endorses sound nutrition. Pen pals, phone support, literature, information and referrals. Assistance in starting groups. Offers online referrals to local groups.
Write:
EDA
P.O. Box 55876
Phoenix, AZ 85078-5876
Website: http://www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org
Verified: 10/13/2010

Overcomers In Christ

International. Founded 1987. Recovery program that deals with every aspect of addiction and dysfunction (spiritual, physical, mental, emotional and social). Uses Overcomers goals which are Christ-centered. Resources, literature, information and referrals. Assistance in starting new groups.
Write:
Overcomers In Christ
P.O. Box 34460
Omaha, NE 68134-0460
Voice: 1-866-573-0966 or 402-573-0966
Website: http://www.overcomersinchrist.org
E-mail: oic@overcomersinchrist.org
Verified: 12/10/2009

BDD Central

Online. Provides resources, information and support for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Support through two e-mail lists, chatroom and a message board. Information available for family, friends and professionals. DVD, newsletter and doctor lists available.
Website: http://www.bddcentral.com
Verified: 5/3/2010

Overcomers Outreach, Inc.

International. 700 affiliated groups. Founded 1985. 12-Step. Christ-centered support group for anyone affected by addictions, as well as their families and friends. Uses 12-steps of A.A. and applies them to the Scriptures. Uses Jesus Christ as 'higher power'. Supplements involvement in other 12-step groups. Newsletter, group development guidelines and conferences.
Write:
Overcomers Outreach, Inc.
P.O. Box 922950
Sylmar, CA 91392-2950
Voice: 1-800-310-3001
Website: http://www.overcomersoutreach.org
E-mail: info@overcomersoutreach.org
Verified: 12/15/2009

Recoveries Anonymous

International. 50 chapters. Spiritual recovery group for anyone seeking solution for any kind of addiction, problem or behavior. Families and friends welcome. Several telephone meetings available (for information email: RA-ConferenceCall@R-A.org
Write:
R.A. Universal Services
P.O. Box 1212
East Northport, NY 11731
Voice: -
Website: http://www.r-a.org
E-mail: raus@r-a.org
Verified: 9/14/2010

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