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BDD Central
Online. Provides resources, information and support for body
dysmorphic disorder (BDD). Support through two email lists, chatroom
and a message board. Information available for family, friends
and professionals. DVD, newsletter and doctor lists available.
Website: http://www.bddcentral.com
Verified: 10/9/2008
Natational Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Inc.
(BILINGUAL) International. Founded 1976. Telephone hotline for
victims of eating disorders, their families and friends. Provides
information on over 250+ free ANAD support groups, referrals to
therapists and treatment centers that specialize in eating
disorders. Quarterly newsletter. Assistance with insurance
discrimination and parity issues. Free eating disorders education
program for middle and high schools.
Write: National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, Inc.
P.O. Box 7 Highland Park, IL 60035
Voice: 847-831-3438 Fax: 847-433-4632
Website: http://www.anad.org
E-mail: anadhelp@anad.org
Verified: 10/13/2008
Eating Addictions Anonymous - SANE Fellowship
National. 6 affiliated chapters. 12-Step. Recovery program for men
and women recovering from all forms of eating and body image
addictions. Includes anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, overeating,
exercise bulimics, etc. Focuses on internal growth and reclaiming
bodies rather than weight or appearance.
Write: Eating Addictions Anonymous - SANE Fellowship
P.O. Box 8151 Silver Spring, MD 20907
Voice: 202-882-6528
Website: http://www.eatingaddictionsanonymous.org
E-mail: 12n12@tidalwave.net
Verified: 10/13/2008
Eating Disorders Anonymous
International. Founded 2000. Fellowship of men and women who share
their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may
solve their common problems and help others to recover from their
eating disorders. Focuses on the solution; not the problem. Eating
Disorders Anonymous endorses sound nutrition. Pen pals, phone
support, literature, information and referrals. Assistance in
starting groups. Offers online referrals to local groups.
Write: General Service Board of Eating Disorders Anonymous
PO Box 55876 Phoenix, AZ 85078
Website: http://www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org
Verified: 10/13/2008
Overcomers In Christ
International. Founded 1987. Recovery program that deals with every
aspect of addiction and dysfunction (spiritual, physical, mental,
emotional and social). Uses Overcomers goals which are
Christ-centered. Resources, literature, information and referrals.
Assistance in starting new groups.
Write: Overcomers In Christ
P.O. Box 34460 Omaha, NE 68134-0460
Voice: 1-866-573-0966
Website: http://www.OvercomersInChrist.org
E-mail: OIC@OvercomersInChrist.org
Verified: 10/13/2008
Recoveries Anonymous
International. 50 chapters. Spiritual recovery group for anyone
seeking a solution from any kind of addiction, problem or behavior.
Family and friends welcome. 'How To Begin...' guides and 'Start A
Group' kit can be downloaded free from the website.
Write: R.A. Universal Services
P.O. Box 1212 East Northport, NY 11731
Website: http://www.r-a.org
E-mail: raus@r-a.org
Verified: 10/22/2008
Overcomers Outreach, Inc.
International. 700 affiliated groups. Founded 1985. 12-Step.
Christ-centered support group for anyone affected by
addictions, as well as their families and friends. Uses 12-steps of
A.A. and applies them to the Scriptures. Uses Jesus Christ as
'higher power.' Supplements involvement in other 12-step groups.
Newsletter, group development guidelines and conferences.
Write: Overcomers Outreach, Inc.
P.O. Box 2204 Oakhurst, CA 93644
Voice: 1-800-310-3001
Website: http://www.overcomersoutreach.org
E-mail: info@overcomersoutreach.org
Verified: 10/13/2008
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