Eating Disorders - Organizations and Resources
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
603 Stewart Street, Suite 803
Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: (800) 931-2237
Email: info@NationalEatingDisorders.org
Internet: http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
NEDA is the largest non-profit organization in the United States
dedicated to eliminating eating disorders and body dissatisfaction.
NEDA aims to accomplish its goals by promoting positive body image
and self-esteem. Services NEDA offers include prevention programs,
the distribution of educational materials, research and a referral
line.
Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc.
(ANRED)
Internet: www.anred.com
ANRED’s mission is to provide easily accessible information
on anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating and other food
and weight disorders. ANDRED, a non-profit organization,
distributes materials on topics such as self-help, prevention and
recovery.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated
Disorders (ANAD)
PO Box 7
Highland Park, IL 60035
Tel: (847) 831-3438
Email: anad20@aol.com
Internet: www.anad.org
ANAD is a no-profit organization dedicated to helping people with
eating disorders and their families. In addition to its hotline
counseling, ANAD operates an international network of support
groups and offers referrals to health care professionals who treat
eating disorders, across the U.S. and in fifteen other countries.
ANAD publishes a national quarterly newsletter, and will mail
information packets customized to individual needs upon request. It
also provides educational speakers, programs and presentations for
schools, colleges, public health agencies and community groups.
Screening for Mental Health, Inc. (SMH)
One Washington Street, Suite 304
Wellesley, MA 02481-1706
Tel: (781) 239-0071
Internet: www.mentalhealthscreening.org
SMH is a non-profit organization that coordinates mental health
screening programs nationwide, including the National Eating
Disorders Screening Program (NEDSP), a large-scale screening for
eating disorders, and an Interactive Telephone Screening Programs.
NEDSP includes an educational presentation on eating disorders,
body image, and nutrition, a written screening test and the
opportunity to meet one-on-one with a health professional.
Soy Unica! Soy Latina!
Internet: www.soyunica.org
An excellent bilingual website for young Latinas with a good
section on eating disorders.
Eating Disorder Information and Referral Center
Internet: www.EDreferral.com
This website is a resource for information and treatment options
for all forms of eating disorders. It includes referrals to local
treatment centers nationwide.
Harvard Eating Disorders Center (HEDC)
WACC 725
15 Parkman Street
Boston, MA 02114
Tel: (617) 236-7766
Email: info@hedc.org
Internet: www.hedc.org
The Harvard Eating Disorders Center is a national non-profit
organization dedicated to research and education, and gaining new
knowledge of eating disorders, their detection, treatment and
prevention to share with the community-at-large. The web site
includes information about eating disorders, help for family and
friends, resources and a listing of events and programs.
Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
World Service Office
PO Box 44020
Rio Rancho, NM 87174-4020
Tel: (505) 891-2664
Email: info@overeatersanonymous.org
Internet: www.overeatersanonymous.org
OA is a non-profit international organization that provides
volunteer support groups worldwide. Modeled after the 12-step
Alcoholics Anonymous program, the OA recovery program addresses
physical, emotional and spiritual recovery aspects of compulsive
overeating. Members are encouraged to seek professional help for
individual diet and nutrition plans and for any emotional or
physical problems.
The Renfrew Center Foundation
475 Spring Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Tel: 1-800-RENFREW
Email: foundation@renfrew.org
Internet: www.renfrew.org
The Renfrew Center Foundation is a tax-exempt, non-profit
organization promoting the education, prevention, treatment and
research of eating disorders. The Renfrew Center Foundation is
funded by private donations and by the Renfrew Center, the
nation’s first freestanding facility committed to the
treatment of eating disorders.
For more information about the National Mental Health
Association or additional resources, please call
1-800-969-NMHA(6642) or visit our resource center.
NMHA's Campaign for America's Mental Health works to raise
awareness that mental illnesses are common, real and treatable and
to ensure that those most at-risk receive proper, timely and
effective treatment. For information about the Campaign or to
request materials, call 1-800-969-NMHA (6642).
