Resources
EDAP (Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention)
603 Stewart St., Suite 803, Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 382-3587
Hotline: 1-800-931-2237
www.edap.orgNational organization dedicated to increasing the awareness and prevention of eating disorders through distribution of educational materials, prevention programs, newsletter, and conferences. Sponsors Eating Disorders Awareness Week in February with a network of state coordinators.
Gürze Books
P.O. Box 2238, Carlsbad, CA 92018 1-800-756-7533
www.bulimia.comFree eating disorders resource catalogue. Comprehensive selection of self-help books, professional texts, and educational videos.
Health Wisdom for Women
Christiane Northrup, M.D.
12 Portland St., Yarmouth, ME 04096 1-800-804-0935
Monthly newsletter that updates women’s health information and resources. Emphasizes the impact of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors on physical health. Audio and video tapes available through website.
Isabella
2780 Via Orange Way, Suite B, Spring Valley, CA 91978
1-800-777-5205
Free catalogue of books and tools to help reclaim the Feminine and bring balance to families, political systems, businesses, spirituality, and health care.
Ladyslipper
Music by Women
P.O. Box 3124-R, Durham, NC 27715 1-800-634-6044
Listen Line: (919) 644-0000
www.ladyslipper.orgComprehensive catalog devoted to the musical accomplishments of women artists and musicians. Listen line allows callers to hear samples of music.
Residential treatment facility designed and created by recovered professionals to heal women suffering from anorexia, bulimia, and exercise addiction. Promotes the idea that eating disordered individuals can be fully recovered where issues of food, exercise, and body image are no longer necessary as a means of self-expression and are not used in destructive ways.
The Renfrew Center
475 Spring Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19128 1-800-RENFREW
www.renfrew.orgResidential treatment facilities in Pennsylvania and Florida. Outpatient treatment services provided in New York and New Jersey. Program designed exclusively to help women resolve eating disorders and women’s mental health issues. Treatment philosophy is built on a model of empowerment, respect, and collaboration.
Women’s center for anorexia, bulimia, and related disorders. Residential facility that emphasizes empowerment, dignity, and honor for women and their life events.