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National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Inc.

International. Founded 1976. Telephone hotline for victims of eating disorders, their families and friends. Provides information on over 250+ free ANAD support groups, referrals to therapists and treatment centers that specialize in eating disorders. Quarterly newsletter. Assistance with insurance discrimination and parity issues. Free eating disorders education program for middle and high schools.
Write:
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Inc.
P.O. Box 7
Highland Park, IL 60035
Voice: 847-831-3438
Fax: 847-433-4632
Website: http://www.anad.org
E-mail: anadhelp@anad.org
Verified: 11/13/2007

Eating Disorders Anonymous

International. Founded 2000. Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their eating disorders. Focuses on the solution; not the problem. Eating Disorders Anonymous endorses sound nutrition. Pen pals, phone support, literature, information and referrals. Assistance in starting groups. Offers online referrals to local groups.
Write:
Eating Disorders Anonymous
P.O. Box 55876
Phoenix, AZ 85078
Website: http://www.4EDA.org
E-mail: info@EatingDisordersAnonymous.org
Verified: 11/10/2007

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
Voice: 202-882-6528
Website: ttp://www.eatingaddictionsanonymous.org
E-mail: 12n12@tidalwave.net
Verified: 11/13/2007

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: 5/7/2008

Recoveries Anonymous

International. 50 chapters. Spiritual recovery group for anyone seeking a solution from any kind of addiction, problem or behavior. Family and friends welcome. 'How To Begin...' guides and 'Start A Group' kit can be downloaded free from the website.
Write:
R.A. Universal Services
P.O. Box 1212
East Northport, NY 11731
Website: http://www.r-a.org
E-mail: raus@r-a.org
Verified: 9/28/2007

BDD Central

Online. Provides resources, information and support for body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Support through two email 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: 12/17/2007

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 2204
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Voice: 1-800-310-3001
Website: http://www.overcomersoutreach.org
E-mail: info@overcomersoutreach.org
Verified: 12/14/2007

Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center

Online resource. Founded 1999. Provides information and treatment resources for all forms of eating disorders. Website contains listings of support groups, treatment centers, local eating disorder specialists, telephone and online support, workshops and retreats.
Website: http://www.edreferral.com
E-mail: edreferral@aol.com
Verified: 1/4/2008

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