Our Mission
“To create awareness, promote recovery and advocate for treatment of eating disorders”
Our Story
Based in Campbell, California, Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC) is a non-profit organization that links resources, information and support for eating disorders in Silicon Valley. The main aim of EDRC is to increase awareness and understanding of eating disorders for the general public and for health professionals; to promote early diagnosis, effective treatment, and recovery; and to advocate for mental health parity legislation and effective insurance coverage. We collaborate with other organizations such as National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in our effort to bring the needed attention to eating disorders.
EDRC offers a comprehensive, online resource directory. EDRC facilitates monthly support groups for sufferers and their families and friends. We are here to respond to calls and emails from patients, family members, clinics and health care professionals requesting support and information, treatment options, and help with navigating the health care and insurance systems. We offer an education and outreach program on the early detection and intervention of eating disorders.
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About the Founder
Janice Bremis is the founding member of the Eating Disorders Resource Center. She graduated from San Jose State University with a BA in Liberal Arts, and has worked in fundraising within the healthcare community for most of her career. She was diagnosed with an eating disorder in 1975, and is well aware of the stigma associated with the disease, as well as the importance of emotional support and access to quality treatment. She is passionate about advocating for people with eating disorders and feels that this is her life.
See the rest of our team here.