The Eating Disorder Foundation

The Eating Disorder Foundation Nonprofit providing free, non-clinical peer-support services to those impacted by eating disorders

Support groups: Our support groups are at the heart of the EDF program, providing safe places for those with eating disorders and their families to grow and to learn from one another. EDF’s support groups are offered on a drop-in basis and are free of charge. These groups not only have helped many who are touched by eating disorders, but also have served as a springboard from which lasting, suppor

tive friendships have grown. Education and outreach: EDF’s efforts include age-specific presentations about body image and eating disorders given free of charge to schools and community organizations throughout Colorado. We exhibit at professional conferences and health fairs for school nurses, counselors, and coaches associations, to name a few. EDF also hosts networking & educational events for eating disorder treatment professionals in the community as a way for these dedicated professionals to connect to their peers, share resources and expertise. Mentorship: Our mentorship program matches qualified mentors with someone who is in need of a little extra help on their path to recovery. EDF mentors provide one-on-one support and act as a role model to their mentee, while encouraging recovery by using healthy coping strategies.

Next week at EDF! Don't forget to drop by via zoom to participate in the listening sessions for Colorado's Behavioral He...
07/19/2025

Next week at EDF! Don't forget to drop by via zoom to participate in the listening sessions for Colorado's Behavioral Health Administration to create new regulations for eating disorder care. We also have plenty of groups happening this week, virtually and in person! Check it all out at eatingdisorderfoundation.org/calendar/

Another round of our CAREGIVER mentorship program is starting! If you are seeking support from someone who understands w...
07/17/2025

Another round of our CAREGIVER mentorship program is starting!

If you are seeking support from someone who understands what you are going through as a caregiver, now is the time to fill out your caregiver mentee application. Through EDF’s Caregiver Mentorship Program, we will match you with a caregiver mentor who has walked the path and understands the complexity of supporting a loved one on their recovery journey. This 10-week program will provide one-on-one support during weekly connections. We strongly believe in the power of connection, meaningful conversations, and creating a community of like-minded individuals. We welcome individuals from all states in the US. Please note that this program has a limited number of available mentors, so there is no guarantee you will be paired.

Submit your application by July 22nd at 4PM MT at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4a-N4_YGZMKg3Yc1ypiebImQKgTIOtPIXaGKzVw-rILcUzQ/viewform

One week from today, join us for EDF's next workshop! This one is great for providers who want to learn more about provi...
07/11/2025

One week from today, join us for EDF's next workshop! This one is great for providers who want to learn more about providing virtual services, or for people who are curious about getting virtual care.

Learn more or sign up at care-without-borders.eventbrite.com

🚨Action alert!📣 Join us tomorrow, 6PM, at EDF for the first of the Colorado BHA's regulatory listening sessions!If you c...
07/09/2025

🚨Action alert!📣 Join us tomorrow, 6PM, at EDF for the first of the Colorado BHA's regulatory listening sessions!

If you can't make it, there are even more on the schedule for people with lived experience, as well as professionals, to make their voices heard in person or virtually. Learn more at eatingdisorderfoundation.org/calendar/

Here's what's happening this week - including the first of a few opportunities to share information, provide feedback, a...
07/08/2025

Here's what's happening this week - including the first of a few opportunities to share information, provide feedback, and influence rules for agencies providing treatment and recovery services to individuals with eating disorders in Colorado.

Learn more at eatingdisorderfoundation.org/calendar/

Colorado Members - Make Your Voice Heard!If you followed EDF's advocacy efforts in 2024, you may remember our victory in...
07/03/2025

Colorado Members - Make Your Voice Heard!

If you followed EDF's advocacy efforts in 2024, you may remember our victory in passing SB24-117 "Eating Disorder Treatment & Recovery Programs," which brought eating disorder treatment facilities into Colorado's regulatory systems and asked the Behavioral Health Administration to create regulations surrounding common experiences in treatment.

This success happened because of the powerful testimony of our partner organizations and of community members who shared their experiences with legislators. Now it's time for the next step - sharing with regulators who will turn this legislation into action and make Colorado's treatment landscape the best in the nation.

Starting with virtual or in-person listening sessions, you have the opportunity to share with regulators about your lived experience with treatment in Colorado - what worked, what didn't, and what needs to change. Later, you'll get the chance to see what those regulations will look like and share your thoughts.

If you're a professional member of the community, there are also sessions for you to share how these rules will work in your treatment practices.

Learn more or get your zoom links at eatingdisorderfoundation.org/regulatory-advocacy/

We've got a bit of an odd week coming up with Independence Day - be sure to check whether your group is happening this w...
07/02/2025

We've got a bit of an odd week coming up with Independence Day - be sure to check whether your group is happening this week! Staff will also be out of office on Friday :) 🎆

eatingdisorderfoundation.org/calendar

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🎉💚Come visit our booth at PrideFest! See pic 3 for where we are on the map. We have stickers, make-your-own but...
06/28/2025

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🎉💚Come visit our booth at PrideFest! See pic 3 for where we are on the map. We have stickers, make-your-own buttons, and water and shade! Alongside brochures and resources from us, , , , and La Luna Center

We've got a bit of an odd week coming up with the close of PrideFest and Independence Day - be sure to check whether you...
06/28/2025

We've got a bit of an odd week coming up with the close of PrideFest and Independence Day - be sure to check whether your group is happening this week! Staff will also be out of office on Friday :) 🎆

eatingdisorderfoundation.org/calendar

Thank you to our amazing sponsors, who make our services possible! You can learn more about Mile High Mental Health on t...
06/25/2025

Thank you to our amazing sponsors, who make our services possible! You can learn more about Mile High Mental Health on their website - milehighmentalhealth.com

SAVE THE DATEEDF's 17th Annual Candlelight VigilThursday, September 11th6:00PM Refreshments6:30PM Vigilin the EDF Garden...
06/23/2025

SAVE THE DATE

EDF's 17th Annual Candlelight Vigil

Thursday, September 11th

6:00PM Refreshments

6:30PM Vigil

in the EDF Garden

1901 E 20th Ave. Denver, CO

Please join us to honor the memories of those taken by this devastating illness, the lives of those who continue to struggle, and those who have found their way to recovery.

Details and RSVPs to be announced

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Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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Support groups: Our support groups are at the heart of the EDF program, providing safe places for those with eating disorders and their families to grow and to learn from one another. EDF’s support groups are offered on a drop-in basis and are free of charge. These groups not only have helped many who are touched by eating disorders, but also have served as a springboard from which lasting, supportive friendships have grown. Education and outreach: EDF’s efforts include age-specific presentations about body image and eating disorders given free of charge to schools and community organizations throughout Colorado. We exhibit at professional conferences and health fairs for school nurses, counselors, and coaches associations, to name a few. EDF also hosts networking & educational events for eating disorder treatment professionals in the community as a way for these dedicated professionals to connect to their peers, share resources and expertise. Mentorship: Our mentorship program matches qualified mentors with someone who is in need of a little extra help on their path to recovery. EDF mentors provide one-on-one support and act as a role model to their mentee, while encouraging recovery by using healthy coping strategies.