Take Charge of Your Child’s Eating Disorder

A Physician’s Step by Step Guide to Defeating Anorexia and Bulimia

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For more information, please contact Pamela Carlton, M.D.

Resources

Websites

• Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness

  Educational information including hotline phone numbers, referrals for treatment, and recommended reading.

  http://www.eatingdisorderinfo.org

• Andrea’s Voice

  Personal stories, advice, and helpful resources.

  http://www.andreasvoice.com

• Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders

  Information, parent advice, and resources.

  http://www.anred.com

• Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy & Action

  Policy information and advocacy involvement relevant to eating disorders.

  http://www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org

• Eating Disorders Information, Inc.

  Tips and support groups for parents coping with an eating disorder in the family.

  http://www.edsn.asn.au/Families.htm

• Empowered Parents, Abigail Natenshon

  Resources, information, and advice for parents; family approach to treatment.

  http://www.empoweredparents.com

• Kristen Watt Foundation

  Resources and information to help parents gain understanding of eating disorders and what to do when/if faced with this issue.

  http://www.KristenWattFoundation.org

• Milestones Eating Disorders Support

  Online support group for families/friends/sufferers to discuss experiences and resources related to all eating disorders.

  http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/milestonesinrecovery

• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders (ANAD)

  Nonprofit organization offering information and services.

  http://www.anad.org

• National Eating Disorders Association

  Information, referrals, services.

  http://www.edap.org

• New York Online Access to Health (NOAH)

  Basic care, community support, and risk factors to guide parents and physicians.

  http://www.noah-health.org/en/mental/disorders/eating/

• Pale Reflections

  Support groups for parents and teens, professional information, treatment finder.

  http://www.pale-reflections.com

• The Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders

  Information, support, personal stories and resources for family, friends, and sufferers.

  http://www.something-fishy.org

• Troubled With: Eating Disorders

  Advice for parents on body image, ED warning signs, prevention, and roles in treatment.

  http://troubledwith.com/Web/groups/public/@fotf_troubledwith/documents/articles/twi_topic_008629.cfm

• Gurze.com

  Online bookstore specializing in books about eating disorders; also has reference articles, a newsletter and helpful links.

  http://www.gurze.com/

Online Referral Services

• Academy for Eating Disorders

  Directory of eating disorder professionals searchable by geographic area.

  http://www.aedweb.org/public/EDsearch.cfm

• Anorexia Nerovsa and Associate Disorders (ANAD)

  Referrals to treatment and Information

  www.anad.org; (847) 831-3438

• Eating Disorder Association, United Kingdom

  Database of eating disorder services by area [UK]

  http://www.edauk.com/list/index.htm

• ED Referral

  International database of eating disorder services; provides referrals to practitioners, treatment facilities, and support groups by area.

  http://www.edreferral.com

• Find-A-Therapist

  International database of thousands of mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors.

  http://www.find-a-therapist.com/

• National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

  Nationwide helpline, outpatient/inpatient treatment referrals, and support groups by area.

  http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/p.asp?WebPage_ID=655; (800) 931-2237

• National Eating Disorder Information Center (NEDIC), Canada

  Support groups and treatment services by area [Canada]

  http://www.nedic.ca/giveandgethelp/helpforyou.shtml; 1-866-633-4220

• Pale Reflections

  Treatment finder for a range of eating disorder services and local support groups searchable by area.

  http://www.pale-reflections.com/treatment_finder.asp

• Something Fishy Website: Eating Disorder Treatment Finder

  Wide range of services searchable by location and treatment type.

  http://www.something-fishy.org/treatmentfinder

Helplines and Referral Services by Phone

• Bulimia and Self-Help Hotline

  24 hours crisis line: (314) 588-1683

  Eating Disorder Treatment and Help-Line

  Confidential consultations, treatment options and information on anorexia, bulimia, and all other eating disorders.

  (866) 494-0866 (http://www.edhelpline.com)

• Massachusetts Eating Disorder Association, Inc Helpline

  ED helpline staffed by trained/supervised individuals.

  M-Friday 9:30-5:00pm; Wednesday evenings until 8:00pm

  (617) 558-1881 (http://www.medainc.org)

• The National Mental Health Association Information Center

  Directs caller to their local Mental Health Association, who helps find community mental health services and self-help support groups in desired location.

  (800) 969-NMHA (1-800-969-6642)

• Rader Programs

  Referrals to Eating Disorder specialists U.S. and Canada

  (800) 841-1515; (http://www.radarprograms.com)

• The Renfrew Center

  Referrals to Eating Disorder specialists in the U.S. and Canada.

  (800) 736-3739; (http://www.renfrew.org)

• 1-800 THERAPIST Network

  International mental health referral service

  (847) 831-3438; (800) 843-7274; (http://www.1-800-therapist.com)