The Healing Connection, Inc.

02/27/2026

Join us TOMORROW, February 28th, from 12-4pm at our event in honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW)!

Voices of Hope: An Afternoon of Art Alumni, and Awareness.

When: February 28, 12-4pm

Where: Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC)
161 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY 14604

Together with Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders and University of Rochester School of Nursing we will fight for change, commit to change, and remind every person impacted by eating disorders that they are not alone because .

02/25/2026

This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we want to remind you that although eating disorder recovery may be part of your journey, it does not define who you are.

Recovery is a journey filled with ups and downs as you work toward what is meaningful for YOU.

Whatever your reason for recovery, always remember that you are so much more than your eating disorder.

02/24/2026

We are excited to announce that Jessica Scheer, Acting CEO of , will be the keynote speaker for our event this Saturday, February 28th!

We look forward to welcoming Jessica to our event via zoom as we come together to fight for change, commit to change, and remind everyone that every BODY belongs!

To learn more about Jessica and all the amazing work being done through NEDA, click the link in our bio!

EVENT: Voices of Hope: An Afternoon of Art, Alumni, and Awareness

WHEN: Saturday, February 28th
12-4pm

WHERE: Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC)

02/23/2026

What is NEDAW?

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) is a national campaign aimed to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and inspire hope. The theme for NEDAW this year is:



Eating disorders affect around 30 million people across the country and can impact people of any body type, gender, race, ethnicity, or age.

Come together as a community for at our event on Saturday, February 28th from 12-4pm to promote awareness, fight stigma, and send the message that Every BODY Belongs.

EVENT: Voices of Hope: An Afternoon of Art, Alumni, and Awareness

WHEN: Saturday, February 28th
12-4pm

WHERE: Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC)

02/20/2026

Myth: Eating disorders are a choice to not eat enough food.

Fact: Eating disorders are complex medical and mental health conditions that people don't choose. Behaviors can develop and escalate over time, often in secret. Understanding and compassion are essential to supporting a loved one while they are recovering from an eating disorder.

Thank you to local student, Charlotte Colon, for helping create this and other social media posts as part of her senior project! Charlotte aims to help spread awareness about eating disorders and reminders that recovery is possible.

02/17/2026

02/13/2026

Join us at our event in honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) on February 28th, Voices of Hope: An Afternoon of Art Alumni, and Awareness.

When: February 28, 2026, 12-4pm
Where: Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC)

Together with Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders and University of Rochester School of Nursing we will fight for change, commit to change, and remind every person impacted by eating disorders that they are not alone because .

02/10/2026

We're so excited to announce that The Morgan Twins will be performing at our event in honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week on Saturday February 28th!

As seen on NBC's The Voice, The Morgan Twins continue to share their powerful harmony throughout their Upstate NY community. We are so grateful for your gift of music at our event!

02/09/2026

Although eating disorders are complex, that doesn't mean that recovery isn't possible! It may take time, but many people do recover from eating disorders.

Even if eating disorder urges or habits come up sometimes, this doesn't discount the progress that you've already made in your recovery journey. Keep going because nothing in life or recovery needs to be perfect to be meaningful!

02/05/2026

28.8 million Americans (9% of the population) will have an eating disorder at some point in their lives.

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (NEDAW) takes place this year between February 23 and March 1. This year, we come together to fight for change, commit to change, and remind everyone that every BODY belongs.



Data from: Deloitte Access Economics. The Social and Economic Cost of Eating Disorders in the United States of America: A Report for the Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating disorders. June 2020

02/03/2026

We are gathering written, recorded, and live testimonials from alumni, providers, families, and individuals with lived experience for our Voices of Hope event on February 28.

Your story—whether spoken, written, or recorded casually on your phone—can help bring connection and hope to our community.

If you’re open to sharing, please reach out to us by phone or email:

585-641-0281
outreach@thehealingconnectioninc.org

01/29/2026

When everything feels overwhelming, remember what you can do to take care of yourself. Showing up for yourself with compassion and understanding can also help you in showing up for your loved ones and the community around you.