In addition to the topics in this book and my suggestions for recovery, I want to emphasize the importance of seeking professional support if you are in an acute stage of an eating disorder or struggling with your identity or sexuality.
Below is a list of beginner-level resources I have compiled. Some are national and some are New York-based. I encourage you to search online to locate current support groups, counselors, therapists, and other resources in your local area.
Eating Disorder Resources
The National Eating Disorders Association
nationaleatingdisorders.org
NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, research into cures, and access to quality care.
The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
anad.org
ANAD is a nonprofit organization which assists people struggling with eating disorders and provides resources, support, and education for families, schools, and the eating disorder community.
The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness
allianceforeatingdisorders.com
The Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing programs and activities aimed at outreach, education, and early intervention for all eating disorders.
Academy for Eating Disorders (AED)
aedweb.org
The Academy for Eating Disorders is a global professional association committed to leadership in eating disorders, research, education, treatment, and prevention.
Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA)
bedaonline.com
The Binge Eating Disorder Association is the national organization focused on providing leadership in the recognition, prevention, and treatment of Binge Eating Disorder (BED).
Eating Disorder Hope
eatingdisorderhope.com
Eating Disorder Hope offers education, support, and inspiration to eating disorder sufferers, their loved ones, and eating disorder treatment providers.
Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders (ANRED)
anred.com
ANRED is a website dedicated to making it easier for people to learn about eating disorders and how to recover from them.
Monte Nido: Eating Disorder Treatment Center
montenido.com
Monte Nido is a residential treatment center for eating disorders with several locations around the United States.
The Freedom Institute
freedominstitute.org
Freedom Institute is a New York State OASAS licensed, medically supervised outpatient addiction treatment services and recovery center located in midtown Manhattan.
Chelsea Roff | Eat Breathe Thrive
chelsearoff.com
eatbreathethrive.org
Eat Breath Thrive is a nonprofit organization that aims to prevent and help individuals overcome food and body image challenges through integrative mind-body programs.
To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA)
twloha.com
To Write Love on Her Arms is a nonprofit movement dedicated to providing hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.
Geneen Roth
geneenroth.com
Geneen Roth is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Women Food and God. She is a writer and teacher whose work focuses on using addiction as a path to the inner universe.
Eating Disorders Coalition
eatingdisorderscoalition.org
The EDC advances the recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority throughout the United States.
Sexuality and Identity Resources
The Trevor Project
thetrevorproject.org
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people ages thirteen to twenty-four.
The Center | The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center
gaycenter.org
The Center is a New York City-based environment offering the LGBT communities of NYC health and wellness programs; arts, entertainment and cultural events; recovery, wellness, parenthood and family support services.
IHI Therapy Center
ihitherapy.com
IHI is a NYC-based nonprofit psychotherapy and training center dedicated to fostering personal growth free of traditional gender, sexual orientation, and cultural biases.