Why attend a support group?
Support groups offer hope, impart information, and can be an invaluable source of feedback. Although groups are not a substitute for individual psychotherapy, nutrition counseling, and medical treatment- they are an affordable addition that can enhance treatment. Many of the groups listed below are offered as a free resource to the community. Groups can be joined at any time during the recovery process-- from the first step to the final stage.
Center for Discovery Group for Individuals in Recovery
Monday (2nd and 4th Monday of the month), 5-6 pm
This group is for individuals in all stages of treatment and recovery
https://centerfordiscovery.com/groups/
The Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness Pro-Recovery Group
Monday, 4 pm
Weekly, free, virtual, and therapist-led support group for individuals dealing with eating disorders.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ud-qoqT0uGNBvu1vsb7t13LbSHAk4XDEU
Teen Girl Group
Eating Disorder Therapy LA
Tuesday, 5:30 pm
This virtual group is a closed 6-week group for teen girls between the ages of 13 and 18 in California who are in eating disorder recovery. The cost will be $240.
More info https://www.eatingdisordertherapyla.com/services/eating-disorders-los-angeles/groups/
Virtual BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Group
The Renfrew Center
Tuesday, 3-4:15 pm PST
This weekly group addresses the emotional and physical impacts of the current cultural climate on recovery and is ideal for BIPOC individuals with disordered eating patterns, or those questioning if they have an eating disorder, who are looking for additional support.
https://renfrewcenter.com/virtual-bipoc-support-group-for-eating-disorders/?utm_source=The+Renfrew+Center+Foundation&utm_campaign=a1df8e4ee1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2016_12_08_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6ac5a2354d-a1df8e4ee1-291644885
Eating Disorder Support Group
New Beginnings
Wednesday, 7-8 pm
https://thenewbeginningscenter.com/eating-disorder-support/
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Online Support Group
Center for Discovery
Wednesday, 7-8pm
https://centerfordiscovery.com/groups/
ANAD Support Group
First and third Wednesday of the month, 1-2pm
For friends and family with a loved one with an eaing disorder
Contace Alli@TherapyHelps.Us before attending your first meeting
The Renfrew Center Online group
Wednesday, 7-8pm
Participants must be located in California.
For more information about the Virtual Therapy Group or to schedule a virtual assessment,
please call 1-800-RENFREW (736-3739).
Loved One's Online Support Group
Center for Discovery
Second and fourth Wednesday of every month, 5-6pm
Online group for parents, siblings, partners, anyone in client’s support network
https://centerfordiscovery.com/groups/
Recovered Living Support Space
First Wednesday of the month
For family and friends of people with eating disorders
https://www.recoveredliving.com/family-friends/?fbclid=IwAR1tMVsrwcvWXgyFroV8C2NeJxf45Nb-b6C8H qy_q5P-YshRP--IO5mKu6k
Virtual SAGE (Sexuality and Gender) Group
The Renfrew Center
Weekly on Wednesdays, 2-3:30 pm PST
This weekly group provides a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment to enhance the eating disorder recovery experience, tailored for patients who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
https://renfrewcenter.com/virtual-sage-support-group-for-eating-disorders/?utm_source=The+Renfrew+Center+Foundation&utm_campaign=a1df8e4ee1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2016_12_08_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6ac5a2354d-a1df8e4ee1-291644885
Virtual ARFID Parent Support Group
Eating Disorder Therapy Los Angeles
First Wednesday of every month, 12 pm
This monthly support group is for parents and caregivers of youth aged 10 to 20 with ARFID. The cost is $30 per caregiver/family.
https://www.eatingdisordertherapyla.com/group/virtual-arfid-parent-support-group-20220601/#tribe-tickets
Individuals in Recovery- Adolescents
Center for Discovery
Wednesday, 3 pm PST (The 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month are open to the public)
https://discoverybh.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpce6uqDkoH9Dql0n8aPinW4klnjOGcfz2
Support in Recovery Eating Disorder Group
Center for Discovery
Thursdays, 1-2 pm
https://centerfordiscovery.com/groups/
Adult ARFID Group
Eating Disorder Therapy of LA
Thursdays, 5-6 pm
Free virtual group
More information https://www.eatingdisordertherapyla.com/free-virtual-adult-arfid-support-group-for-people-in-california/
Call (323) 743-1122 or e-mail lmuhlheim@eatingdisordertherapyla.com
Radically Open DBT Group
Canyon Creek Counseling
Thursdays, 5-6 pm
Radically Open DBT is an evidenced-based treatment used to address the overcontrol tendencies and loneliness that accompany perfectionism, chronic anxiety, OCD, anorexia, ASD, and treatment resistant depression. Group is open to people ages 17+. Group is virtual and costs $45 per session.
https://www.canyoncreektherapists.com/therapy-groups
Family Support Group Webinar
Equip
Thursday, 4:30 pm
In this weekly support group /webinar, you can submit questions for the Equip team to answer about treatment and recovery.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5EwtWmugTrW9sBkvSm-NzA
Alsana Free Weekly Online Support Group
Fridays, 12pm
https://www.alsana.com/free-online-support-group/
Chats in the Living Room
Saturday, 8 am PST
Hear national eating disorder experts discuss weekly topics, find helpful articles, inspirational poems, yoga & meditation links, therapeutic activities, and curated book reviews.
https://www.chatsinthelivingroom.com/
Contemplatinng Recovery Support Group
Saturday, 8 am PST
BALANCE Eating Disorder Treatment Center
The group provides a supportive forum within which members can explore issues including ambivalence about engaging in treatment, recovery, resources, and treatment options. The group is open to individuals seeking help and to family and loved ones.
https://balancedtx.com/contemplating-recovery-free-eating-disorder-support-group-in-nyc
