This resource was compiled and is maintained by Niki DuBois, LCSW-S, CEDS at Umbrella Psychotherapy in Austin, TX. If you'd like to suggest an addition or correction, contact niki@umbrellapsychotherapy.com updated 8/3/2026
Adolescent Groups Indicated by a⇨
New groups will be indicated by a ★
Updates will be indicated by a 🔺
Mentor Programs
Financial Assistance
Eating Disorder Foundation has closed- all their groups have been terminated
Support Group Spotlight
★ Virtual Art Journaling Group (formerly held through EDF)★
Time: Every Thursday 5-6:30pm PST | 6-7:30pm MST | 7-8:30pm CST | 8-9:30pm EST
Link: email artjournalingwithbeth@gmail.com
Description:Bring your own art supplies and “Create Your Story” through art journaling. It is your art journal and your time to express yourself through art in any way you choose. Hang out and make art in a relaxed, fun virtual environment. Must be at least 18 years old to attend.
Cost: Free
Monday
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
BIPOC Support Group
Time: Every Monday 5-6pm PST | 6-7pm MST | 7-8pm CST | 8-9pm EST
Link:https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to anybody struggling with an eating disorder.
Cost: Free
Virtual Pro Recovery
Time: Every Monday 9-10am PST | 10-11am MST | 11am-12pm CST | 12-1pm EST
Link: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/groups/virtual-pro-recovery/
Description: Support for individuals experiencing/recovering from eating disorders. The Alliance’s Virtual Support Groups are free to attend, drop-in groups, and require pre-registration, via Zoom. There is no specific time cut-off to register and/or join the group.
Cost: Free
Morning Side Chats in the Living Room
Time: 2nd and 4th Monday of the month 4pm PST | 5pm MST | 6pm CST | 7pm EST
Link: https://www.chatsinthelivingroom.com/
Description: Professionals across the eating disorder field are coming together to support your recovery, healing, and growth in these challenging times.
Cost: Free
Larger Bodied Individuals Support Group
Time: Every Monday 4-5pm PST | 5-6pm MST | 6-7pm CST | 7-8pm EST
Linkhttps://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/groups/larger-bodied-support-group/
Description: For individuals (ages 18+) who are experiencing and recovering from eating disorders. These free therapist-led groups help create connection and a community where individuals feel seen, heard, supported, and valued.
Cost: Free
Community Meal Support Group
Time: Every Monday 3-4pm PST | 4-5pm MST | 5-6pm CST | 6-7pm EST
Link:https://centerfordiscovery.com/groups/
Description:This group is open for the community to those who are seeking meal support
Cost:Free
Virtual Eating Disorder Alumni Support Group Monday Night
Time: Every Monday 4:30-5:30pm PT | 5:30-6:30pm MT | 6:30-7:30pm CT | 7:30-8:30pm ET
Link: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups/eating-disorder-alumni
Description: Join fellow ERC Eating Disorder alumni for support, education, and connection in navigating the twists and turns of recovery. 18+
Cost: Free
Binge Eating Recovery Support Group
Time: Every Monday 10-11am PST | 11am-12pm MST | 12-1pm CST | 1-2pm EST
Link:https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups/binge-eating-recovery-monday
Description: The Monday Binge Eating Recovery Support Group is an opportunity for alumni and community members to receive support in a virtual group setting. 18+
Cost: Free
Adult (30+) Eating Disorder Support Group
Time: Every Monday 3:15-4:15pm PST | 4:15-5:15pm MST | 5:15-6:15pm CST | 6:15-7:15pm EST
Link:https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups/adult-eating-disorder-monday-evening
Description: This support group takes place every Monday at 4:15 pm MT and is open to anyone ages 30 and up seeking eating disorder recovery support.
Cost: Free
Mental Health Support Group for People of Color
Time: Every Monday 4-5pm PST | 5-6pm MST | 6-7pm CST | 7-8pm EST
Link: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-group/mental-health-people-of-color
Description: this support group is intended as a closed space designated for BIPOC (black, indigenous, people of color) where attendees can feel supported without having to explain themselves. This peer support group will provide support for the unique mental health challenges that individuals in this group may be facing.
Cost: Free
Time: Every Monday 5-6pm PST | 6-7pm MST | 7-8pm CST | 8-9pm EST
Link:https://centerfordiscovery.com/groups/
Description:This group is open to anyone who is currently in treatment, in recovery, or has not yet sought treatment for an eating disorder.
Cost:Free
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
LGBTQ+ Eating Disorder Support Group
Time: Every Monday 2-3pm PST | 3-4pm MST | 4-5pm CST | 5-6pm EST
Link:https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to the LGBTQ+ population. 18+
Cost: Free
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
General Eating Disorder Support Group
Time: Every Monday 3-4pm PST | 4-5pm MST | 5-6pm CST | 6-7pm EST
Link:https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to anybody struggling with an eating disorder.
Cost: Free
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
General Eating Disorder Support Group
Time: Every Monday 5-6pm PST | 6-7pm MST | 7-8pm CST | 8-9pm EST
Link:https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to anybody struggling with an eating disorder.
Cost: Free
Virtual LGBTQ+ Midday Eating Disorder and Body Image Support Group
Time: Every Monday 9-10am PST | 10-11am MST | 11-12pm CST | 12-1pm EST
Link:https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups/lgbtq-eating-disorder-body-image-monday
Description:Open to the LGBTQ+ community seeking eating disorder support.
Cost: Free
Tuesday
Mid-life & Beyond Pro Recovery Support Group
Time: Every Tuesday 5-6pm PST | 6-7pm MST | 7-8pm CST | 8-9pm EST
Link: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/groups/midlife-support-group/
Description: Support for individuals experiencing/recovering from eating disorders. The Alliance’s Virtual Support Groups are free to attend, drop-in groups, and require pre-registration, via Zoom. There is no specific time cut-off to register and/or join the group. Ages 40+
Cost: Free
Community Meal Support Group
Time: Every Tuesday 12-1pm PST | 1-2pm MST | 2-3pm CST | 3-4pm EST
Link:https://centerfordiscovery.com/groups/
Description:This group is open for the community to those who are seeking meal support
Cost:Free
Virtual Eating Disorders Alumni Support Group
Time: Every Tuesday 5-6pm PST | 6-7pm MST | 7-8pm CST | 8-9pm EST
Link: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups/eating-disorders-alumni
Description: Join fellow ERC alumni for support, education, and connection in navigating the twists and turns of recovery. 18+
Cost: Free
Virtual Pro Recovery
Time: Every Tuesday 4-5pm PST | 5-6pm MST | 6-7pm CST | 7-8pm EST
Link: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/groups/virtual-pro-recovery/
Description: Support for individuals experiencing/recovering from eating disorders. The Alliance’s Virtual Support Groups are free to attend, drop-in groups, and require pre-registration, via Zoom. There is no specific time cut-off to register and/or join the group.
Cost: Free
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
General ED Support Group
Time: Every Tuesday 9-10am PST | 10-11am MST | 11am-12pm CST | 12-1pm EST
Link:https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to anybody struggling with an eating disorder. 18+
Cost: Free
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
General ED Support Group
Time: Every Tuesday 6-7pm PST | 7-8pm MST | 8-9pm CST | 9-10pm EST
Link:https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to anybody struggling with an eating disorder. 18+
Cost: Free
⇨ ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) ⇨
Teens and Young Adults (24yrs and younger)
Time: Every Tuesday 4-5pm PST | 5-6pm MST | 6-7pm CST | 7-8pm EST
Link: https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to anybody struggling with an eating disorder. Ages 24 yrs old and younger.
Cost: Free
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
Support Group for Older Adults
Time:Every Tuesday 10-11am PST | 11am-12pm MST | 12-1pm CST | 1-2pm EST
Link:https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to anybody struggling with an eating disorder. 18+
Cost: Free
Time: First and Third Tuesday of the month 4-5pm PST | 5-6pm MST | 6-7pm CST | 7-8pm EST
Link:https://www.laurennewmanrd.com/groups
Description:Join us for a free monthly meeting for individuals with diabetes looking for support around weight inclusive care. This community is an open space to discuss topics related to disordered eating, Health at Every Size®, weight inclusive care, and Intuitive Eating principles, and learn about how they relate to diabetes. This group is inclusive of all sizes, genders, races, religions, ages, abilities, and sexual orientations. Note: you must register separately for each week.
Cost: Free
Multi-Service Eating Disorder Association (MEDA)
Drop-in Group
Time: Every Tuesday 4-5 pm PST | 5-6 pm MST | 6-7 pm CST | 7-8 pm EST
Link: Sign up by clicking on the date you would like to attend on the calendar https://www.medainc.org/events/
Description:Need a little extra support?
This group will be a safe space for those struggling to reflect, connect, and support one another. We will be covering a range of topics including body image during, self-advocacy and diet culture. Must be 18+
Cost: Free
Eating Disorder Support Group
Time: Every Tuesday 10-11am PST | 11am-12pm MST | 12-1pm CST | 1-2pm EST
Link:https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups/eating-disorder-tuesday
Description:Open to the community and alumni to receive midday support in a virtual group setting. This group is open to anyone seeking eating disorder recovery support.18+
Cost: Free
Binge Eating Disorder Alumni Support Group
Time: Every Tuesday 4:15-5:15pm PST | 5:15-6:15pm MST | 6:15-7:15pm CST | 7:15-8:15 pm EST
Link:https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups/binge-eating-disorder-alumni
Description: Join fellow ERC alumni for support, education, and connection in navigating the twists and turns of recovery. 18+
Cost: Free
Wednesday
Virtual Pro Recovery
Time: Every Wednesday 6-7pm PST | 7-8pm MST | 8-9pm CST | 9-10pm EST
Link: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/groups/virtual-pro-recovery/
Description: Support for individuals experiencing/recovering from eating disorders. The Alliance’s Virtual Support Groups are free to attend, drop-in groups, and require pre-registration, via Zoom. There is no specific time cut-off to register and/or join the group.
Cost: Free
Eating Disorder Support Group
Time: Every Wednesday 4-5pm PST | 5-6pm MST | 6-7pm CST | 7-8pm EST
Link:https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups/eating-disorder-wednesday
Description: This support group takes place every Wednesday and is open to anyone looking for eating disorder recovery support.18+
Cost: Free
Adult (30+) Eating Disorder Support Group
Time: Every Monday 3:15-4:15pm PST | 4:15-5:15pm MST | 5:15-6:15pm CST | 6:15-7:15pm EST
Link:hhttps://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups/adult-afternoon-eating-disorder
Description: This support group takes place every Monday at 4:15 pm MT and is open to anyone ages 30 and up seeking eating disorder recovery support.
Cost: Free
Sage + Spoon (only for people of color)
Time: Last Wednesday of the month 5-6pm PST | 6-7pm MST | 7-8pm CST | 8-9pm EST
Link: Email nppmeetings@gmail.com to sign up
Description: Eating disorders and disordered eating in communities of color have long gone undetected and untreated by the larger ED recovery professional world. This group was formed to create a space and an opportunity for healing for the communities that are continuously left behind.
Cost: Free
East Coast Binge Eating Disorder Support In Recovery Group
Time: Every Wednesday 5-6pm PST | 6-7pm MST | 7-8pm CST | 8-9pm EST
Link:https://centerfordiscovery.com/groups/
Description:This group is open to anyone impacted by binge eating disorder.
Cost:Free
West Coast Binge Eating Disorder Support In Recovery Group
Time: Every Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm PST | 7:30-8:30pm MST | 8:30-9:30pm CST | 9:30-10:30pm EST
Link:https://centerfordiscovery.com/groups/
Description:This group is open to anyone impacted by binge eating disorder.
Cost:Free
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
General ED Support
Time: Every Wednesday 3-4pm PST | 4-5pm MST | 5-6pm CST | 6-7pm EST
Link:https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to anybody struggling with an eating disorder.
Cost: Free
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
Support for People in Larger Bodies
Time: Every other Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm PST | 5:30-6:30pm MST | 6:30-7:30pm CST | 7:30-8:30pm EST
Link:https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to anybody struggling with an eating disorder and in a larger body.
Cost: Free
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
Men’s Support Group
Time: Every other Wednesday 4-5pm PST | 5-6pm MST | 6-7pm CST | 7-8pm EST
Link:https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to anybody struggling with an eating disorder.
Cost: Free
Time: Every Wednesday 1:30-2:30pm PST | 2:30-3:30pm MST | 3:30-4:30pm CST | 4:30-5:30pm EST
Link:https://eatingdisorderspecialists.com/services/#grouptherapy
Description: This group is open to current EDRS clients and those outside of EDRS who would benefit from additional support navigating recovery. This is an open group, meaning you can attend as needed. 18+
Cost: Free
Thursday
Time: Thursday 3-4pm PST | 4-5pm MST | 5-6pm CST | 6-7pm EST
Link:https://whatseatingyou2022.wixsite.com/my-site
Description:
What’s Eating You (WEY) Peer support group has three parts. We offer a FREE, in-person group sessions, a FREE Zoom support meetings and a FREE PRIVATE Facebook group. This is an all-volunteer peer support group with no intention or design to provide therapy. The focus of this group is to educate and support individuals with an eating disorder or any form of disordered eating. Depending on where you are on your recovery journey, we may advise treatment with a psychologist, psychiatrist, therapist, dietician or other specialized eating disorder (ED) services such as intensive outpatient (IOP) care if you are not currently in Cost: Free
Virtual Pro Recovery
Time: Every Thursday 4-5pm PST | 5-6pm MST | 6-7pm CST | 7-8pm EST
Link: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/groups/virtual-pro-recovery/
Description: Support for individuals experiencing/recovering from eating disorders. The Alliance’s Virtual Support Groups are free to attend, drop-in groups, and require pre-registration, via Zoom. There is no specific time cut-off to register and/or join the group.
Cost: Free
Spanish Speaking Individuals in Recovery
Time: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month 4-5pm PST | 5-6pm MST | 6-7pm CST | 7-8pm EST
Link:https://centerfordiscovery.com/groups/
Description:This group is open to anyone who is currently in treatment, in recovery, or has not yet sought treatment for an eating disorder.
Cost:Free
Eating Disorder Therapy LA
ARFID Support Group *only for California Residents*
Time: Every Thursday 5-6pm PST. Starting in June the group will only run on the 1st Thursday of the month.
Link: Email hello@EDTLA to register
Description:This group is open to those with ARFID and who live in California. This group is facilitated by Dr. Lauren Muhlheim.
Cost:Free
Men's Eating Disorder Support Group
Time: Every Thursday 5-6pm PST | 6-7pm MST | 7-8pm CST | 8-9pm EST
Link: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups/eating-disorder-men-thursday
Description: Men's Monday Eating Recovery Support Group is an opportunity for alumni and community members to receive support in a virtual group setting. This group is open to anyone seeking eating disorder recovery support who also identifies as a man. 18+
Cost: Free
Time: Every Thursday 1-2pm PST | 2-3pm MST | 3-4pm CST | 5-6pm EST
Link:https://centerfordiscovery.com/groups/
Description:This group is open to anyone who is currently in treatment, in recovery, or has not yet sought treatment for an eating disorder.
Cost:Free
Virtual College Student/Early Adult Support Group
Time:Every Thursday 11am-12pm PST | 12-1pm MST | 1-2pm CST | 2-3pm EST
Link:https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups/college-student-early-adult
Description:Open to the community and alumni as a safe space for college students/early adults to come together. Topics discussed will include general mental health coping skills, ways to cope during transition and change, food and health anxiety and mindfulness skills. 18+
Cost: Free
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
General ED Support
Time: Every Thursday 9-10am PST | 10-11am MST | 11am-12pm CST | 12-1pm EST
Link: https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to anybody struggling with an eating disorder, ages 18+
Cost: Free
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
General ED Support
Time: Every Thursday 6-7pm PST | 7-8pm MST | 8-9pm CST | 9-10pm EST
Link: https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to anybody struggling with an eating disorder, ages 18+
Cost: Free
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
Chronic Illness & Long-term Disability Support Group
Time: Every Thursday 5-6pm PST | 6-7pm MST | 7-8pm CST | 8-9pm EST
Link: https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to anybody struggling with an eating disorder, chronic illness and long term disability
Cost: Free
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
Binge Eating Disorder Support Group
Time: Every Thursday 4-5pm PST | 5-6MST | 6-7pm CST | 7-8pm EST
Link: https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to anybody struggling with binge eating. 18+
Cost: Free
Friday
Virtual Pro Recovery
Time: Every Friday 9-10am PST | 10-11am MST | 11am-12pm CST | 12-1pm EST
Link: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/groups/virtual-pro-recovery/
Description: Support for individuals experiencing/recovering from eating disorders. The Alliance’s Virtual Support Groups are free to attend, drop-in groups, and require pre-registration, via Zoom. There is no specific time cut-off to register and/or join the group.
Cost: Free
Saturday
Virtual Pro Recovery
Time: Every Saturday 8-9am PST | 9-10am MST | 10-11am CST | 11am-12pm EST
Link: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/groups/virtual-pro-recovery/
Description: Support for individuals experiencing/recovering from eating disorders. The Alliance’s Virtual Support Groups are free to attend, drop-in groups, and require pre-registration, via Zoom. There is no specific time cut-off to register and/or join the group.
Cost: Free
Sunday
Virtual ED Support Group
Time: Every Sunday 5-6pm PST| 6-7pm MST | 7-8pm CST | 8-9pm EST
Link: https://outshininged.com/support
Description: Structured ED Support Group for anyone 18 yo and older who wants to improve their relationship with food, their body or movement. Coach Beverly leads this group and shares a nugget of ED recovery for the first five minutes of group and then allows group members to share specific challenges. We share guidelines at the beginning of each group to avoid triggering language and the focus of the group is on taking action in recovery and moving towards freedom.
Cost: $5 minimum donation
Time: The 4th Sunday of the month 4-5pm PST | 5-6pm MST | 6-7pm CST | 7-8pm EST
Description:This group offers support and resources to pregnant women and moms with eating disorders. The support group is a free, confidential online group hosted by Crystal Karges, MS, RDN, IBCLC.
Cost: Free
Christian Support Group for Those in Recovery
Time:Every Sunday 5-6pm PST | 6-7pm MST | 7-8pm CST | 8-9pm EST
Link:https://www.chariscare.com/support-group-for-recovery
Description: Our virtual Support Group for Those in Recovery provides a community and hope you will find a place of acceptance, accountability, encouragement, and inspiration each week as we discuss common challenges in eating disorder recovery.
Cost: Free
Additional Resources
RecoverED Open Access Recovery Handbook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vPk9JbgWrGCL4LbjAmVbVW-g2fD5DFBP_P-8ov2F4sY/edit?usp=sharing
Time: Every Monday 3-4pm PST | 4-5pm MST | 5-6pm CST | 6-7pm EST
Link:https://centerfordiscovery.com/groups/
Description:This group is open to anyone who is currently in treatment, in recovery, or has not yet sought treatment yet for a mental health disorder.
Cost:Free
Friends & Family Support Group
Time: Every Wednesday 3-4pm PST | 4-5pm MST | 5-6pm CST | 6-7pm EST
Link:https://centerfordiscovery.com/groups/
Description:This group is open to family and friends of a loved one who is in mental health treatment, in recovery, or who has not yet sought treatment for a mental health disorder.
Cost:Free
Daily Meetings
EDA (Eating Disorders Anonymous)
http://eatingdisordersanonymous.org/phone-zoom-meetings/- list of all local meetings
SMART Recovery- not eating disorder specific
Eating Disorder Support For Families
Monday
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
Caregiver Support Group
Time: Every Monday 5-6pm PST | 6-7pm MST | 7-8pm CST | 8-9pm EST
Link:https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to caregivers supporting a loved one struggling with an eating disorder.
Cost: Free
Caregiver Support Group: Adult Children
Time: Every Monday 5-6pm PST | 6-7pm MST | 7-8pm CST | 8-9pm EST
Link: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/events/caregivers-adults
Description: Join fellow caregivers and family members for a weekly internet group offering support, education about eating disorders, and connection with other individuals with shared experiences. Participation in the group is free and open to anyone who is supporting a person with an eating disorder, and there is no prerequisite that your loved one attended treatment at ERC.
Cost: Free
Christian Friend and Family Support Group
Time:First Monday of the month 4:30-5:30pm PST | 5:30-6:30pm MST | 6:30-7:30pm CST | 7:30-8:30pm EST
Link:https://www.chariscare.com/support-group-for-family-and-friends
Description: Our virtual Support Group for Those in Recovery provides a community and hope you will find a place of acceptance, accountability, encouragement, and inspiration each week as we discuss common challenges in eating disorder recovery.
Cost: Free
Tuesday
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
Support Group for Siblings (13+)
Time:Every Tuesday 5-6pm PST | 6-7pm MST | 7-8pm CST | 8-9pm EST
Link:https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to people 13+ that have a sibling with an eating disorder
Cost: Free
Wednesday
Caregiver Support Group: Child and Adolescent
Time: Every Wednesday 5:15-6:15pm PST | 6:15-7:15 pm MST | 7:15-8:15 pm CST | 8:15-9:15 pm EST
Link: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/event/caregiver-virtual-support-group
Description: Join fellow caregivers and family members for a weekly internet group offering support, education about eating disorders, and connection with other individuals with shared experiences. Participation in the group is free and open to anyone who is supporting a person with an eating disorder, and there is no prerequisite that your loved one attended treatment at ERC.
Cost: Free
Caregiver Support Group:Child and Adolescent
Time: Every Wednesday 3-4pm PST | 4-5pm MST | 5-6pm CST | 6-7pm EST
Link:https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups/family-caregiver-support-child-patient
Description: Join fellow caregivers and family members for a weekly internet group offering support, education about eating disorders, and connection with other individuals with shared experiences. Participation in the group is free and open to anyone who is supporting a person with an eating disorder, and there is no prerequisite that your loved one attended treatment at ERC.
Cost: Free
Friends & Family Support Group
Time: Every Wednesday 3-4pm PST | 4-5pm MST | 5-6pm CST | 6-7pm EST
Link:https://centerfordiscovery.com/groups/
Description:This group is open to family and friends with a loved one in eating disorder treatment or recovery.
Cost:Free
Thursday
Spanish Speaking Virtual Support Group For Families and Loved Ones
Time: 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 3-4pm PST | 4-5pm MST | 5-6pm CST | 6-7pm EST
Link:https://discoverybh.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckdOuvrjstHtxHnCAa0cXzxdiY-w9eq6wA#/registration
Description:To better serve our community, we are offering a free Spanish-speaking support group for families and loved ones. This group provides psychoeducation and is designed to help families and loved ones understand the recovery process of eating disorders and learn how to be supportive while taking care of themselves! This group will be held the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
Cost:Free
Virtual Friends and Family
Time: Every Thursday 4-5pm PST | 5-6pm MST | 6-7pm CST | 7-8pm EST
Link: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/groups/virtual-friends-and-family/
Description: The Friends & Family Support Group is designed for loved ones only (ages 12+, with a guardian). This group provides friends and family with the space to both give and receive support to one another, while also learning how to best support their loved one.
Cost: Free
ANAD (Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
Caregiver Support Group
Time: Every Thursday 11am-12pm PST | 12-1pm MST | 1-2pm CST | 2-3pm EST
Link: https://anad.org/get-help/about-our-support-groups/
Description:This weekly, virtual support group is free and confidential and is open to caregivers supporting a loved one struggling with an eating disorder. 18+
Cost: Free
FOR CLINICIANS ONLY
Clinicians in Recovery
Time: Every Thursday 12:30-1:30pm PST | 1:30-2:30pm MST | 2:30-3:30pm CST | 3:30-4:30pm EST
Link: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/event/clinicians-eating-disorder-recovery
Description:This group provides space for professionals working in mental health/healthcare to get support as they navigate their own eating disorder recovery. It is intended to be a peer support group where you can share your feelings, ask questions, and connect with others who are going through similar challenges—treating patients/clients while also holding space for your own recovery process. This is your chance to practice good self-care!
Cost: Free