• Check with your family physician.
  
  
• Contact your local hospital. Eating disorder programs and services may be available through psychiatry or adolescent medicine departments.
  
  
• Contact student health services at local colleges. Some colleges participate in eating disorders screening programs.
  
  
• Contact a hotline. In Massachusetts call the Massachusetts Eating Disorder Association at (617) 558-1881. In other regions, call the National Eating Disorders Association Information and Referral Hotline (800) 931-2237.
  
  
• Inquire at local therapy institutes and counseling centers. They may refer you to individual specialists, self-help groups, or support groups for family and friends.

Successful treatment of eating disorders often requires coordinated care provided by a physician, nutritionist, and therapist.


Please note: Individuals using this site should bear in mind that the information it provides is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your physician or other medical professionals. If you or someone you know has symptoms of eating disorders described in this web site, please consult your physician.

Please note also that our listing of support organizations and treatment facilities does not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or institutions.