Eating Disorder Resources
General Eating Disorder Resources
Project HEAL
Helps people overcome financial and insurance barriers to eating disorder treatment. Programs include treatment placement, financial assistance, case management, meal support, and culturally responsive community care.
Website: https://www.theprojectheal.org/
ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
Provides free peer support for people navigating eating disorders and difficult relationships with food or body image. Services include a helpline, support groups, recovery mentorship, and treatment referrals.
Website: https://anad.org/
National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Offers free, therapist-led eating disorder support groups, educational resources, treatment referrals, and other recovery support. Virtual and in-person groups are available.
Website: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/
FEDUP Collective (Fighting Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Populations)
A collective of trans+, intersex, and gender-diverse people working to address eating disorders through community healing, education, advocacy, research, and changes to treatment systems.
Website: https://fedupcollective.org/
Eating Disorder Hope
Provides educational articles, information about eating disorders and treatment options, and resources for finding specialized care.
Website: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/
F.E.A.S.T. (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders)
Supports parents, caregivers, and families affected by eating disorders through education, peer support, online communities, and practical tools for supporting recovery.
Website: https://feast-ed.org/
Eat Breathe Thrive
An international nonprofit focused on eating disorder prevention and recovery. Offers educational resources and programs incorporating yoga and other mind-body approaches.
Website: https://www.eatbreathethrive.org/
BIPOC and Culturally Responsive Resources
Nalgona Positivity Pride
An eating disorder awareness and advocacy organization that addresses the effects of racism, colonialism, and oppressive beauty and health standards. Centers the experiences of people of color and offers education, community, and support resources.
Website: https://www.nalgonapositivitypride.com/
Sage and Spoon
A peer-support community developed by Nalgona Positivity Pride for Black, Indigenous, and other people of color navigating disordered eating and body image concerns. Check the website for current group availability.
Website: https://nalgonapositivitypride.squarespace.com/sage-and-spoon
Body Reborn
An intersectional healing community created to support Black, Indigenous, and other people of color affected by disordered eating. Body Reborn joined Project HEAL in 2024, so visitors should explore Project HEAL for current programs and access to culturally responsive support.
Website: https://www.bodyreborn.org/
BIPOC Eating Disorder Provider Database
A resource to explore when looking for eating disorder professionals who share or understand aspects of your cultural background. Look for therapists, registered dietitians, prescribers, and recovery coaches who offer culturally responsive care.
Weight-Inclusive and Body-Liberation Resources
Center for Body Trust
Center for Body Trust is dismantling systemic weight stigma and providing education and support for healing relationships with our bodies.
Website: https://centerforbodytrust.com/
Body Liberation Collective
A trauma-informed, weight-inclusive eating disorder therapy practice that supports people navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns, and trauma. Offers LGBTQIA+-affirming care and a social justice-oriented approach. Services are geographically limited for virtual therapy.
Website: https://www.bodyliberationcollective.com/
Many Roads Recovery
A feminist, 12-step-expansive peer group for eating disorder recovery. LGBTQIA+ Aligned and Affirming. Health-at-Every-Size/HAES-informed. Inclusive vibes. Online. Always free.
Website: https://manyroadsedrecovery.com/
ARFID-Specific Resources
ARFID Collective
Increasing ARFID awareness, education opportunities, training options, and treatment access for all
Website: https://www.arfidcollaborative.com/groups
ARFID Peer Support Space
A resource to explore for peer connection and community for people living with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID).
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kevindoesarfid
Understanding ARFID
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is defined as a disturbance in eating or feeding behaviors that’s not driven by the fear of weight gain or body dysmorphia that accompanies other eating disorders. Download this quick guide for more information on ARFID.
Website: https://anad.org/learning-library/eating-disorder-types-and-symptoms/arfid/
Neurodiversity-Affirming Eating Disorder Professionals
A resource for locating eating disorder professionals who recognize and respect neurodivergent experiences, sensory needs, and differences in communication and daily functioning.
Meal Support
Project HEAL: Virtual Meal Support
Free, accessible, and eating disorder-informed meal support for individuals (16+) at the outpatient level of care. In partnership with Clinician’s Incubator, individuals can participate in live, virtual, daily drop-in meal support groups led by nutrition practitioners working toward their Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) certification.
Website: https://www.theprojectheal.org/meal-support
Sunrise Nutrition: Community Table and Group Support
Community Table is an online drop-in meal support group for Non-White, Black, Indigenous and Folks of Color in eating disorder and chronic dieting recovery. We will facilitate a space for community healing around food. Bring a meal or snack and connect with others as we collectively reclaim our relationship with food. This group is HAES-aligned, fat positive, LGBTQ+ and immigrant affirming. We invite people of all abilities, nationalities and religions. This group is for ages 18+.