Resources
Our collaborators
Eating for Life Alliance is a network that provides information on prevention efforts and eating disorder treatment for colleges and universities nationwide.
The following online resources have been compiled by A Chance To Heal:
Online Resources for Eating Disorders
- Treatment Overview – Academy of Eating Disorders
- Bulimia Nervosa Guide – The web site provides in-depth information about the disorder, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment effectiveness, cost of care, and maximizing insurance benefits for care.
PDF Version - See pages 26-31 for information on insurance advocacy - Something Fishy – Information and support for people with eating disorders and their families.
- MySelfHelp.com – Interactive programs designed through grants from the National Institute of Mental Health to provide help and support to individuals suffering from eating disorders and other problems. To receive a 20% discount for on-line services use the code “ACTH”
- EDIN – The Eating Disorders Information Network, committed to preventing eating disorders through outreach, education and action
- Gurze Books – Specializes in eating disorder publications and education. Gurze Books offers high quality materials on understanding and overcoming eating disorders of all kinds.
- HealthyMinds – a project of the American Psychological Association
- PhillyHealthInfo.org – compiles resources about eating disorders and links to local resources for eating disorder treatment
Treatment Centers and Referrals:
- American Anorexia & Bulimia Association of Philadelphia – Listing of professional referrals and program services available in the Delaware Valley area.
- Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center – Find ED Professionals
Facilities in the Greater Philadelphia Area
- Belmont Center for Comprehensive Care – Multidisciplinary treatment programs. Provides treatment assistance for children as young as eight years of age.
- Eating Disorders Program at University Medical Center at Princeton – Provides medical, psychotherapeutic and nutritional care.
- Penn State Eating Disorders Program – Full range of treatment options for adolescents and adults with eating disorders. Provides treatment assistance for children as young as eight years of age.
- The Renfrew Center – Residential treatment facility specializing in treatment of eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorders) and related mental health issues.
National Treatment Centers
- Remuda Ranch - A licensed, behavioral health hospital system that focuses specifically on eating disorders with co-occurring behavioral health illnesses.
- Columbia Center for Eating Disorders - The Eating Disorders Clinic is part of the New York State Psychiatric Institute, located at Columbia University Medical Center in New York.
National Organizations
- National Eating Disorders Association Information on EDs
- NEDA is dedicated to expanding public understanding of eating disorders and promoting access to quality treatment for those affected along with support for their families through education, advocacy and research.
- Academy for Eating Disorders Information on EDs
- Eating Disorders Coalition Advocacy and Lobbying
EDC has focused attention on educating and working with Congress to effectively influence federal policy and advance the federal recognition of Eating Disorders as a public health priority. - ECRI Institute – A nonprofit health services research agency and a collaborating center of the World Health Organization.
- Maudsley Parents – Information on the use of a family-based treatment known as the Maudsley approach.
Self-Esteem Workshops and Programs
- A Chance to Heal offers body image and media literacy programs for youth, body image and eating disorder prevention workshops for those who work with youth, eating disorder prevention workshops for healthcare providers, and body image workshops for adults.
- BodyImageHealth.org – Tools to build healthy body esteem and prevent body image, eating, fitness and weight problems before they start.
- Girls Inc. – Programs for girls aged 6-18
- Girls Rock Philly – Week long day camp for 10-18 year old girls.
- Rosh Hodesh – It’s a Girl Thing – Jewish program for pre-teen and teen girls to strengthen self-esteem.
- Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania – Self esteem and community programs for girls aged 6-17.
- Girls Speak Out – Workshop curriculum for boys and girls aged 8-80.
- Center for Media Literacy – Excellent resource to make ourselves and our children more media savy.
- Boys and Girls Club of America – Programs to enhance the development of boys and girls.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters – Mentoring for boys and girls ages 6-18.
- Future of Fatherhood (Formerly Dads & Daughters) – Information on progressive fathering, stepfathering, girls’ issues, and helping agencies and organizations better serve and use fathers.
- Fat Talk Free Week - Delta Delta Delta and key partners are raising the nation’s consciousness about the dangers of fat talk’ and the impact it has on women’s overall self-esteem and confidence.
For Boys and Men
- Something Fishy – Issues for men with eating disorders
- National Eating Disorders Association – Information on male eating disorders
- Making Weight – Men’s Conflicts with Food, Weight, Shape, & Appearance
