Eating Disorders
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American Anorexia Bulimia Association
418 E 76th Street
New York, New York 10021
voice: (212) 734-1114
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AABA
The American Anorexia Bulimia Association is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. The site features general information on eating disorders, information for sufferers and specific information for males, families and friends, and professionals.
The Eating Disorders Association Resource Centre
Suite 19 Level 4
131 Leichhardt Street
Spring Hill
Brisbane QLD 4000
Australia
voice: (07) 38316900
fax: (07) 38316525
e-mail:
eda.inc@mailbox.uq.edu.au
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The Eating Disorders Association Resource Centre
The Eating Disorders Association is based in Queensland, Australia. It is an organisation of people concerned about the growing prevalence and seriousness of eating disorders in our society. It is a non-government (community based), non-profit organisation funded by donations and a grant from the Queensland Government.
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention, Inc. (EDAP)
603 Stewart Street, Suite 803
Seattle, WA 98101
voice: (206) 382-3587
email:
info@NationalEatingDisorders.org
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EDAP
Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention, Inc. (EDAP) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to increasing the awareness and prevention of eating disorders. Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention provides educational resources for schools, health professionals, community organizations and individuals interested in learning more about preventing eating disorders.
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
PO Box 7
Highland Park IL 60035
voice: 847-831-3438
fax: 847-433-4632
e-mail:
info@anad.org
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ANAD
National Eating Disorder Information Centre - Canada
CW 1-211, 200 Elizabeth Street, M5G 2C4
voice: 416-340-4156
fax: 416-340-4736
e-mail:
nedic@uhn.on.ca
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NEDIC
a Toronto-based, non-profit organization, established in 1985 to provide information and resources on eating disorders and weight preoccupation. The site features family and friend guides, questions and answers, newsletters, links, and an eating disorders glossary.
Overeaters Anonymous
World Service Office (WSO)
6075 Zenith Ct. NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
voice: (505) 891-2664
fax :(505) 891-4320
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Overeaters Anonymous
OA is a non-profit international organization that provides volunteer support groups worldwide. Patterned after the Twelve-Step Alcoholics Anonymous program, the OA recovery program addresses physical, emotional and spiritual recovery aspects of compulsive overeating. Members are encouraged to seek professional help for individual diet/nutrition plans and for any emotional or physical problems.
The Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders
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The Something Fishy Website
Highly Recommended Books on Amazon.com:
Anorexia Nervosa : A Guide to Recovery
Bitter Ice: A Memoir of Love, Food, and Obsession
Dying to Be Thin : Understanding & Defeating Anorexia & Bulimia
Wasted : A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia
The Passion of Alice