Day of Support
Saturday, February 24th
Please join the National Alliance for Eating Disorders on Saturday, February 24, 2024, for our National Day of Support, support group, group-a-thon! From 8 am to 12:00 am EST (5 am to 9 pm PST) we will offer 24 free, therapist-led, virtual support groups. Groups will be open to individuals experiencing eating disorders (ages 18+) and loved ones (ages 12+) around the globe!
Last year’s National Day of Support was such a tremendous success, and we welcomed almost 1,800 participants to our 24 groups!
Support groups offered include: Pro-Recovery, Friends & Family, LGBTQ+ Pro-Recovery, BIPOC, Chronic Illness, Meal Support, ED & Substance Use Disorders, ED & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Mid-Life & Beyond, College/"Early Adult", Stories of Hope + Recovery, and many more!
Please make sure to register for each group you want to join!
Support Group
Group-A-Thon Schedule
Each group, with the exception of the 8pm EST (5pm PST) group, will run 50 minutes and will begin on time. To attend group, I attest that I have read and agree to all the terms in the Release of Liability.
8:00 AM EST
(5:00 AM PST)
Pro-Recovery Support Group
*For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
9:00 AM EST
(6:00 AM PST)
Eating Disorders + Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Support Group
*For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
10:00 AM EST
(7:00 AM PST)
LGBTQ+ Pro-Recovery Support Group
*For individuals (ages 18+) in the LGBTQ+ community who are experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
11:00 AM EST
(8:00 AM PST)
Group 1: Eating Disorders + Chronic Illness Support Group
*For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders and chronic illness
Group 2: Parents/Guardians of (Minor) Children with Eating Disorders
*For parents/guardians of children (under the age of 18) who are experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
12:00 PM EST
(9:00 AM PST)
Group 1: Meal Support Group
*For individuals (ages 18+) who are experiencing/recovering from eating disorders. Facilitated by registered dietitians holding guided conversation, support, and reminders while nourishing and fueling your body.
Group 2: Parents/Guardians of (Adult) Children with Eating Disorders
*For parents/guardians of adult children who are experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
1:00 PM EST
(10:00 AM PST)
Group 1: Neurodiversity + Eating Disorders Group
*For individuals (ages 18+) who are neurodivergent and experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
Group 2: Support for Individuals who have Lost a Loved One
*For loved ones (ages 12+, with a guardian) who have lost someone to their eating disorder
2:00 PM EST
(11:00 AM PST)
Group 1: Pro-Recovery Support Group: Relapse Prevention
*For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
Group 2: Males and Eating Disorders Group
*For male-identifying individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
3:00 PM EST
(12:00 PM PST)
Group 1: Eating Disorders and Substance Use Disorder Support Group
*For individuals (ages 18+) who are experiencing/recovering from eating disorders and Substance Use Disorders
Group 2: Athletes + Eating Disorders Support Group
*For individuals (ages 18+) who are/were athletes and are experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
4:00 PM EST
(1:00 PM PST)
Group 1: Pro-Recovery Support Group: Coping Skills 101
*For individuals (ages 18+) who are experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
Group 2: Partners + Spouses Support Group
*For partners + spouses of individuals experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
5:00 PM EST
(2:00 PM PST)
Group 1: College Student/"Early Adult" Support Group
*For individuals (ages 18 - 24) who are in college, trade-schools, early career/post-high school, etc. that are experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
Group 2: Eating Disorders in Mid-Life and Beyond
*For individuals in mid-life (ages 40+) and beyond who experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
6:00 PM EST
(3:00 PM PST)
Group 1: Pro-Recovery Support Group: Power of Agency & Using Your Voice
*For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
Group 2: BIPOC Support Group
*For BIPOC individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
7:00 PM EST
(4:00 PM PST)
Group 1: Larger Bodied Individuals Support Group
*This group is limited to larger bodied individuals (ages 18+) and their experiences of weight stigma and navigating recovery in a larger body.
Group 2: Loved Ones Support Group
*For loved ones (ages 12+, with a guardian) of individuals who are experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
8:00 - 10:00 PM EST
(5:00 - 7:00 PM PST)
Stories of Hope + Recovery from Alliance Facilitators
*Open to everyone
10:00 PM EST
(7:00 PM PST)
Pro-Recovery Support Group: Compassion & Gratitude
*For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
11:00 PM EST
(8:00 PM PST)
Pro-Recovery Support Group: Recovery Wins & Whys
*For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
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Sign up today to raise funds as an individual or as a team. Money raised through NOT ONE MORE weekend will directly fund our free, weekly, therapist-led, virtual eating disorder support groups.