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National Organizations
For general information on National Support Organizations for eating disorders.
Academy for Eating Disorders (AED)
6728 Old McLean Dr.
McLean, VA 22101
(703) 556-9222
Promotes effective treatments and prevention initiatives; stimulates research. Sponsors
international conferences.
American Dietetic Association (ADA)
216 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 899-0040
Promotes sound information about nutrition to the public. Sponsors publications, national
events, and media/marketing programs.
Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. (ANRED)
P.O. Box 5102
Eugene, OR 97401
(503) 344-1144
Nonprofit organization. Web site provides valuable information about eating disorders: definitions, statistics, warning signs, etiology, complications, and more.
American Society of Bariatric Physicians
5600 South Quebec St.
Suite 109A
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 770-2526 ext. 17
(303) 779-4834 fax
National professional medical specialty society of licensed physicians who offer specialty
programs in medical treatment of obesity and associated conditions.
Dads and Daughters (DADS)
P.O. Box 3458
Duluth, MN 55803
(888) 824-DADS
(218) 722-4058 fax
National nonprofit organization. Tools to strengthen relationships with daughters and
transform the persuasive messages that value daughters more for how they look than for who
they are.
Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action
611 Pennsylvania Avenue SE #423
Washington, DC 20003-4303
(202) 543-9570
Active on Capitol Hill since 2000, the Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action (EDC) is a group of professional and advocacy-based organizations. The EDC is committed to raising national awareness of eating disorders, improving access to care, and promoting prevention strategies, parity and research.
International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP)
427 Wooping Lop #1819
Alta Monte Springs, FL 32701
(800) 800-8126
(407) 831-2661 fax
Membership organization for professionals; provides certification, education, local
chapters, a newsletter, and annual symposium.
Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association (MEDA)
92 Pearl St.
Newton, MA 02458
1-617-558-1881 or 1-866-343-MEDA
Educational presentations, college networking, support groups. Resources for clients, loved ones, clinicians, educators and the general public.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)
Box 7
Highland Park, IL 60036
(847) 831-3438
Distributes listing of therapists, hospitals, and informative materials; sponsors support
groups, conferences, advocacy, campaigns, research, and a crisis hotline.
National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA)
P.O. Box 188620
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 558-6880
(916) 558-6881 fax
Nonprofit organization. Advocacy group. Membership newsletter, educational materials,
regional chapters, annual convention.
National Center for Overcoming Overeating (NCOO)
P.O. Box 1257
Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0920
(212) 875-0442
Women's campaign to end body hatred and dieting.
National Eating Disorders Association
603 Stewart St., Suite 803
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 382-3587
(206) 292-9890 fax
National nonprofit organization. Provides prevention and outreach programs, educational materials and a toll-free information and treatment referral hotline.
National Eating Disorders Screening Program (NEDSP)
One Washington St. Suite 304
Wellesley Hills, MA 02181
(781) 239-0071
Free and anonymous public outreach and education program offering people the opportunity
to get information, take a written self-test, meet one-on-one with a health professional,
and get a referral for further evaluation.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
6001 Executive Blvd.
Rm. 8184 MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892
(301) 443-4513
(301) 443-4279 fax
NIMH is a government agency helping people to better understand mental health and mental disorders.
NIMH Eating Disorder Fact Sheets provide helpful general information for families and loved ones.
Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
P.O. Box 44020
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
(505) 891-2664
(505) 891-4320 fax
Addresses issues of compulsive overeating. Free local meetings.
SAMHSA National Mental Health Information Center
c/o Box 42490
Washington D.C. 20015
1-800-789-2647
The National Mental Health Information Center is a service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Web site offers general information about eating disorders.
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