Trusted Third-Party Support Groups

ALSANA: Eating Disorders Support Group

Alsana is an Eating Recovery Center and Community that believes healing happens in relationships. The Alsana National Admissions Office provides a free online eating disorder support group every other Friday at 12 pm PST. This group is educational in nature and provides participants with an online community in which one can receive support and encouragement from the facilitator as well as peers. All are welcome and they would love to have you join them. This group is not a replacement for therapy. Alsana will need you to fill out a short waiver stating that you understand this is not a replacement for eating disorder treatment.

Follow this link to join the group: Online Meeting Waiver

Where: www.alsana.com
When: Every other Friday, 12:00pm PST. Please visit Alsana to join the group and receive specific meeting dates.

ANAD Caregiver or Sibling Support Groups

F.E.A.S.T. and ANAD have teamed up to develop support group options for caregivers and siblings of those with eating disorders. Led by peers who have been there, they will offer space to connect, learn, and feel less alone.

Each group is completely FREE and 75 minutes in duration. It can take up to 5 business days for registrations to process. Upon processing, you will receive weekly group reminder emails with the zoom link. Additionally, please check your spam folders for communications.

The caregiver group is open to parents, spouses, roommates, and others in the position of providing support to someone navigating an eating disorder.

The sibling group is open to those 15 years of age and older who have a sibling navigating an eating disorder.

Pre-registration is required here.

Where: Online through Zoom
When: ​Mondays at 5pm PST

ANAD Teen Support Group

ANAD’s eating disorder support groups provide a free, virtual space where people can come together and find community in recovery. ANAD is offering a support group specifically for adolescents. Please find more information and registration on their website.

Where: These groups will be held on Zoom
When: ​Tuesdays 7pm EST/4pm PST

ANAD Recovery Mentor

ANAD’s Recovery Mentorship Program offers free eating disorder support online for those who struggle with eating disorders but are motivated to recover. ANAD mentors are people who have walked the difficult road to recovery from their eating disorder and are recovered for at least 2 years. Mentors spend six months working with and supporting their mentees as a source of hope, wisdom, and empathy. Find more information and sign up on ANAD’s website

Where: Online via video conference
When: Cohorts scheduled each quarter, check their website for more info

ANAD Support Groups

ANAD’s eating disorder support groups provide a free, virtual space where people can come together and find community in recovery. ANAD is offering a wide variety of groups including general groups open to everyone and groups for special populations. Please find more information about group descriptions and registration on their website.

Where: These groups will be held on Zoom
When: ​Varies per group – see the schedule here

Center for Discovery: Binge Eating Support Group

This meeting is OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY and invites all individuals recovering from Binge Eating Disorder.  The Support in Recovery™ group provides an opportunity to process issues related to the recovery journey and offers support in a safe, non-judgmental environment.

Where: This group will take place via Zoom Room Meetings (Phone app or web browser)
When: Wednesdays 7pm – 8pm EST, 7pm – 8pm PST

Click here to see registration details.

If you have any questions, please e-mail: Aaron.Flores@CenterForDiscovery.com

Center for Discovery: Loved Ones Support Group

This meeting is OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY and invites all parents, siblings, partners, and anyone in the client’s support network.

Where: This group will take place via Zoom Room Meetings (Phone app or web browser)
When: Wednesdays, 5pm – 6pm PST, 6pm – 7pm MST, 7pm – 8pm CST, 8pm – 9pm EST

Click here to see registration details.

If you have any questions, please e-mail: discoveryconnect@centerfordiscovery.com

Equip Family Support Groups

Every week, Equip clinical team members will lead a candid discussion about the realities of eating disorders, common questions about treatment and recovery, and first-hand advice about recovery as a family.

Please note: This session will be recorded, and may be shared publicly. Participants will not be on camera. Questions can be submitted through the form above or through the Q&A feature of the webinar.

Where: Online through Zoom
When: Every Thursday at 4:30pm PST

Click here to see registration details.

Parents Helping Parents

Parents Helping Parents (PHP) provides support, information, and resources to families raising children of any age with any disability. PHP also assists professionals working within the disability community. We deliver workshops on disability services and policies and provide relevant and robust online content. In addition, PHP facilitates parent-to-parent interactions via support groups and 1:1 connections. Virtually all PHP services are provided free of charge.  Ultimately, parents who are supported and have information can build a brighter future for their child. More information on PHP can be found at php.com (English, Spanish and Vietnamese) or by calling 408-727-5775.

Click here to see more details regarding groups offered, registration, and dates.

Contact: Call: 408-727-5775 or email: info@php.com

Project HEAL and Clinician's Incubator

Through Project HEAL’s partnership with Clinician’s Incubator, you may apply for free, weekly, virtual, meal support. Meal support sessions are live, facilitated, virtual drop-in group meals creating a safe space for those at an outpatient stage of eating disorder recovery to consume nutrition with extra support. All meal support sessions are facilitated by nutrition practitioners within the Clinician’s Incubator training program who are in process of obtaining their CNS certification. A CNS certification requires a graduate degree, extensive supervision and board approval and is an advanced nutrition credential eligible for licensure in most states.

You must sign up to attend this support group.

For more information or to sign up, visit Project HEAL’s site.

Where: Online via Zoom

When: Four times daily (two “lunch” times and two “dinner” times).

SupportED Spoonies: Navigating Eating Disorder Recovery with Chronic Illness

Join Tessa Gordon, MA, LMFT, RYT for an 8 week online group for those navigating eating disorder recovery while living with a chronic health condition/disability. In this compassionate and inclusive space, we hold the belief that all bodies are good bodies, while also acknowledging and addressing the personal and structural challenges of illness and disability.

This group will provide discussions around:

• Disability justice, Accessibility, & Medical Advocacy

• Coping Mechanisms, Self-Care Strategies, & Medical Management

• Accommodations and Adaptations for lifestyle and ED treatment

• Relationships and Social Support

• and much more…

This group is rooted in fat positivity, anti-diet principles, anti-racism, and is affirmative of folks across the gender and sexuality spectra. We are committed to disability justice and strive to create an environment where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported. Click here to register.

When: Thursdays, 12pm- 1pm PST

Duration: 8 weeks, (anticipated dates for Fall 2024 is Sept 19- Nov 7, though likely pushed back to Oct 3rd – Nov 21)

Where: Online via Zoom

Cost: $800 ($100/session) ****equity based pricing available – more details on the registration form**

Contact: Tessa Gordon at tessa@embodyinghope.com

Tessa Gordon: Virtual Teen Food and Body Image Support Group

Tessa Gordon, MA, LMFT, RYT hosts several online support groups related to eating disorders and body image. This 8-week support group is for teens (age 13-18) who are in recovery from an eating disorder, and will create space to explore the unique experiences teens face while navigating recovery beyond the limits of food and body, including: school, academics, family dynamics, peer relationships, athletics, and more. The group will explore the effects of social media, diet culture, experiences of discrimination, and weight stigma on body image through a Health At Every Size -informed and social justice approach.

Participants will be able to connect and share with peers, through journaling, mindfulness activities, and advocacy. Tools and strategies will be shared to support participants in their journey towards body neutrality, respect, acceptance, and liberation. Click here to register.

When: Tuesday, 5:00pm – 6:15pm PST

Duration: 8 weeks (anticipated dates for Fall 2024 is Oct 1 – Nov 19)

Where: online via Zoom

Cost: $800 for 8 sessions ($100/session).

Contact: Tessa Gordon at tessa@embodyinghope.com

The Eating Disorder Foundation

EDF has offered support groups since its founding in 2003, starting with a single support group devoted to the families and friends of those suffering from eating disorders. These support groups have demonstrated considerable impact on each individual as they work toward recovery, maintain their personal mental health, and build an ongoing community that is vital to healing.

Support groups are facilitated by licensed professionals and Master’s-level clinicians with the assistance of practicum graduate students.

For a full list of all support groups facilitated by The Eating Disorder Foundation, visit their site here.

Where: Zoom. Click here to learn more and sign up.

Contact: Call 303-322-3373 or email info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org

The Eating Disorder Foundation: Adolescent Support Group

This group is for ages 13-17, addressing body image, self-worth, social media impact, self-care and more. All genders welcome.

This group is virtual until further notice. To register, a parent or guardian of the adolescent seeking support must contact us via phone or email (303-322-3373 or info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org) and fill out this form.

Where: Zoom

When: Fridays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm (MT)

Contact: call 303-322-3373 or email info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org

The Lotus Collaborative: Online Eating Disorder Recovery Support Group

This group is for anyone struggling with an eating disorder to get recovery support as well as to practice giving recovery support to others. While this is not a therapy group, it is a supportive virtual environment in which to meet others working towards recovery, build relationships, gain insight, and practice recovery skills. ​Everyone working towards eating disorder recovery is welcome.

Where: Online via Zoom

When: Schedule may change, please visit this support group’s page for the most accurate information

Contact: email: info@thelotuscollaborative.com or set up a consultation

Morningside: Chats in the Living Room

Morningside Chats in the Living Room is a safe space for anyone to join, listen, comment, be present and as anonymous, as you choose. Each week a different expert in the eating disorder field will engage in casual dialogue and offer tips and support. Professionals are sharing their unique perspectives on life, joy, daily struggles, and the rapidly changing environment we all find ourselves in today. Morningside Chats offers a genuine source of connection and support for both the speakers and participants during this time of isolation. It is a place to connect, share, process, and uncover the silver linings or just hang out.

Where: This group will take place via Zoom. Sign up at

https://www.chatsinthelivingroom.com/sign-up

When: Every Saturday, 11 AM

Contact: email: eatingdisordersupport@chatsinthelivingroom.com or contact at: https://www.chatsinthelivingroom.com/contact