I suffer from anorexia nervosa and would like to know if there are any support groups on the Internet.

Dear Reader,

It's great to hear that you're interested in reaching out for some assistance with your eating disorder, if you haven't already. On-line support resources can be useful, beneficial, and a part of your recovery and healing process.

To help start you off, below is a short list of some on- and off-line eating disorder resources. Most of the noteworthy websites are comprehensive, providing not only general information about eating disorders, but also information for getting help, for friends and family, and links to on-line support resources, including other websites, newsgroups, and e-mail discussion groups. Some of the resources will give you the opportunity to interact directly or indirectly with others who have eating disorders as well. These resources could help you understand and cope with your eating disorder, and eventually get well.

Health Services at Columbia: Eating Disorders Team
Confidential telephone line: x4-1177
For individual consultation about eating and/or body image concerns with one of the Team's providers

Health Services at Columbia: Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS)

• Body Image: Using Food For Comfort
• Eating Concerns Support Group

If you're a Columbia student, call x4-2878 for more information and/or to make an appointment.

The Eating Disorders Clinic of the New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center

The National Eating Disorders Association
Eating disorders information and referrals line: 1.800.931.2237

Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. (ANRED)

Eating-Disorder.com
Eating disorders information and referrals line: 866.575.8179

Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
Meeting Information Line: 505.891.2664

About-Face!
A non-profit organization focusing on positive body image and body acceptance

Harris Center for Education and Advocacy in Eating Disorders at Massachusetts General Hospital

The Eating Disorders Clinic of the University of Chicago Department of Psychiatry

Alice

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