Resources for People in Recovery from Eating Disorders
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FEDUP is made up of a small group of trans+, gender diverse, and intersex individuals committed to pursuing their mission and increasing awareness, understanding, and access for our community. The Collective offers free, virtual support group programming for transgender and gender-expansive folks in recovery from eating disorders.
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Nalgona Positivity Pride (NPP) is an unconventional eating disorder awareness organization that shines a light on the often-overlooked societal factors that perpetuate unrealistic and oppressive beauty and health standards. NPP offers a vital space for BIPOC individuals to celebrate and embrace their bodies and identities through support groups and harm-reduction practices.
Project HEAL
Crisis Textline: Text HEALING to 741741
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Project HEAL is the only national nonprofit focused on removing the systemic, healthcare, and financial barriers that make eating disorder recovery inaccessible to most. Through direct support, education, and advocacy, they help people navigate the complexities of care while working to transform the systems that created those barriers in the first place. Programming includes virtual meal support offered 3-4 per day with fellows in recovery, facilitated by nutritionists, treatment placement, cash assistance, and BIPOC community care.
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Offers all levels of eating disorder care (inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient) across 17+ states, along with many virtual, free support groups for people in recovery from eating disorders, along with friends, family, and other people who support and love them.
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The oldest U.S. non-profit dedicated to providing free, peer-based support for anyone struggling with an eating or body image distress. Virtual programming includes support groups, the National Helpline (1-888-375-7767), and connection with recovery mentors.