In the months and years to come, it is likely more and more mentoring-based resources will become available for everyone within the eating disorders community who needs them.
These high quality resources may also be of benefit if you are seeking information and support for yourself or a loved one.
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
- Online Free Forums
- Free & Low Cost Support Options
- NEDA Support Group & Research Study Database
- NEDA National Helpline (phone, text & chat)
Nat. Assoc. of Anorexia & Associated Disorders (ANAD)
- Request a Recovery Mentor
- Become a Recovery Mentor
- Grocery Buddies Program
- Treatment and Support Group Directory
Eating Disorder Hope
- Local Support Group Database
- Online Support Group Database
- Online Events Listings
- Nonprofit Organization Listings
Families Empowered & Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders (FEAST)
ED Referral
Ophelia's Place
- Online and local support options (local in AZ and NY only)
Anorexics & Bulimics Anonymous (ABA)
Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA)
Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
Eating Disorder Foundation
Project HEAL
The Kirsten Haglund Foundation
Manna Fund
Moonshadow's Spirit
Eating Disorders Recovery Support (CA residents only)
Mercy Multiplied (Christian-based treatment)
Rebecca's House Eating Disorder Foundation
Patient Financing for Eating Disorder Treatment
Books That Have Endorsed MentorCONNECT
- Beating Ana: how to outsmart your eating disorder and take your life back by Shannon Cutts
- You Are Not Alone, Volume 2: the book & CD of companionship for women with eating disorders by Andrea Roe & Shannon Cutts
- 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder by Carolyn Costin & Gwen Shubert Grabb
- Goodbye Ed, Hello Me by Jenni Schaefer
- Telling Ed No! by Cheryl Kerrigan
- Ed Says U Said by June Alexander & Cate Sangster
- Bulimia: A Guide to Recovery by Lindsey Hall & Leigh Cohn
- Mom in the Mirror by Dena Cabrera, PsyD & Emily T. Wierenga
- Stop Eating Your Heart Out by Meryl Hershey Beck