Collaboration is key to bringing hope of recovery to diverse populations of eating disorder patients, their families and friends. It is the primary goals of the EDFSTX to gather and share all the various types of resources that will help with the education, awareness and access to care as pledged by our foundation.
- Project Heal: https://www.theprojectheal.org
- The National Alliance for Eating Disorders https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com
- FEDUP https://fedupcollective.org
- ANAD https://anad.org/get-help/
- Eating Disorder Foundation https://eatingdisorderfoundation.org
FREE Support Groups
Esperanza Eating Disorders Center | “Support” Support Group (pdf) | Join our Virtual “Support” Support Group for parents, friends, family members, partners and spouses of our clients every Thursday from 5-6P. Gain the knowledge and tools you need to assist your loved one in recovery through evidence-based treatment methods, including TBT-S, DBT, and ACT. Co-facilitators: Emily Prentice, LCSW & Tina Suseata, LPC, CEDS
For information & sign up email: emilyp@esperanzaedc.com
Eating Recovery Center | San Antonio Caregiver In-Person Support Group (pdf) | This support group takes place on the last Wednesday of the month at 5:00pm and is open to caregivers, family members, and support people of those struggling with an eating disorder.
Additional Virtual Support Groups from ERC | Get the support you need, when you need it. Free | No diagnosis required | Open to all genders | Led by trained facilitators. https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups/
SA STRONG
Treatment Center Raising Eating Disorders Awareness
by Camilla Rambaldi
Thursday, March 11th 2021
Watch our past KABB Fox News 29 interview of Dr. Mengden from Esperanza Eating Disorder Center and EDFSTX National Eating Disorder Recovery Advocate, Eric Dorsa.
Fox’s Camilla Rambaldi’s SA Strong segment shared Mengden’s expertise and Dorsa’s voice on the impact the pandemic has had on mental health and brought an increased awareness of eating disorders that are occurring in our community and around the nation.
https://foxsanantonio.com/news/local/sa-strong-treatment-center-raising-eating-disorders-awareness
Recovery Reflections
For a complete viewing of all our videos visit our YouTube channel and subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV3HPuon9-P5115SfIGjHgQ
Recovery Reflections Ep1- “That ED Voice” Recovery Reflection with Eric Dorsa.
Recovery Reflections Ep2 – “Trusting Recovery not the ED”
Recovery Reflections Ep3 – “The Big Gift – Curiosity”
Recovery Reflections is a weekly eating disorder thought session generously provided by our passionate and amazing contributor Eric Dorsa, National LGBTQ Eating Disorder Recovery Advocate.
Recovery Reflections Ep11
” Swapping Out ED Behaviors”
Recovery Reflections Ep10
” The Role of Grief in Recovery”
Recovery Reflections Ep9
” Exercise vs Movement”
Recovery Reflections Ep8
” Redefining Rest”
Recovery Reflections Ep7
“Emotions – Our Bodies are Feeling”
Recovery Reflections Ep6
“Imposter Syndrome”
Recommended Resources
The Alliance for Eating Disorder : A national nonprofit
organization dedicated to the outreach, education, early intervention, support, and advocacy for all eating disorders.
www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com
The National Eating Disorders Associations :
Largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Association for Size Diversity in Health and HAES (Health at Every Size):
ASDAH’s mission is to partner with service providers, educators and advocates to dismantle weight-centered health policies and practices, ensuring that people who live with multiple forms of oppression are focusing our work.
https://asdah.org/about-asdah
Events
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Fundraising:
Donations can be made through Venmo @EDFSTX
or checks mailed:
EDFSTX
c/o Hallie Leighton
140 Heimer Rd, Ste 400
San Antonio, TX 78232
Eating Disorder Foundation of South Texas 
