Day of Support
Saturday, February 28th
Please join the National Alliance for Eating Disorders on Saturday, February 28, 2026, for our National Day of Support, Support Group-a-Thon! From 8:00 am to 12:00 am EST (5 am to 9 pm PST) we will offer 25 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 more than 1,680 participants to our 25 groups!
Support groups offered include: Pro-Recovery, Friends & Family, LGBTQ+ Pro-Recovery, BIPOC, Chronic Illness, Meal Support, ED & Substance Use Disorders, Individuals in the Military, ED & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Mid-Life & Beyond, Parents/Guardians in Recovery, and many more!
Please make sure to register for each group you want to join!
Support Group
Group-A-Thon Schedule
Each 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)
Holding Hope
(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 and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
10:00 AM EST
(7:00 AM PST)
Group 1
Eating Disorders + Chronic Illness Support Group
For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders and chronic illness(es).
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
11:00 AM EST
(8:00 AM PST)
BIPOC Pro-Recovery Support Group
For BIPOC individuals (ages 18+) who are experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
12:00 PM EST
(9:00 AM PST)
New
Support Group for Individuals in the Military Community
For individuals (ages 18+) that are in the military community, including Active Duty members, Veterans, or family members who are experiencing/recovering from eating disorders.
New
Parents/Guardians in Recovery Support Group
For individuals (ages 18+) that are parents/caregivers also experiencing/recovering from eating disorders.
1:00 PM EST
(10:00 AM PST)
Group 1
Meal Support Group
For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders to have a space to safely and supportingly nourish while engaging in pro-recovery discussion and connection.
Group 2
Parents/Guardians of (Adult) Children with Eating Disorders
For parents/guardians of adult children who are experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
2:00 PM EST
(11:00 AM PST)
Group 1
Relapse Prevention [Pro-Recovery Support Group]
For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
Group 2
Partners + Spouses Support Group
For partners and spouses of loved ones experiencing/recovering from eating disorders.
3:00 PM EST
(12:00 PM PST)
New
Young Adults Support Group
For individuals (ages 18 - 25) that are experiencing/recovering from eating disorders.
Mid-Life + Beyond Pro-Recovery Support Group
For individuals in midlife and older (ages 40+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders.
4:00 PM EST
(1:00 PM PST)
Group 1
Larger Bodied Individuals Support Group
For larger bodied individuals (ages 18+) and their experiences of weight stigma and navigating recovery in a larger body.
Group 2
Ask the Experts: A Supporter Q&A for Loved Ones of those recovering from an Eating Disorder
Ask our facilitators questions about treatment and recovery. For loved ones (ages 12+, with a guardian) of individuals who are experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
5:00 PM EST
(2:00 PM PST)
Group 1
LGBTQ+ Pro-Recovery Support Group
For individuals (ages 18+) in the LGBTQ+ community who are 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.
6:00 PM EST
(3:00 PM PST)
Neurodiversity + Eating Disorders Support Group
For neurodivergent individuals (ages 18+) who are experiencing/recovering from eating disorders.
7:00 PM EST
(4:00 PM PST)
Group 1
Identity & Recovery (Pro-Recovery Support Group)
For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
Group 2
Males and Eating Disorders Support Group
For male-identifying individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders.
8:00 PM EST
(5:00 PM PST)
Athletes + Eating Disorders Support Group
For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders who are current or former athletes.
9:00 PM EST
(6:00 PM PST)
Group 1
Coping Skills (Pro-Recovery Support Group)
For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
Group 2
Eating Disorders + Substance Use Disorders Support Group
For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders and substance use disorders (SUD).
10:00 PM EST
(7:00 PM PST)
New
Ask the Experts: A Q&A for Individuals Navigating Eating Disorder Treatment & Care
Ask our facilitators questions about treatment and recovery. For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
11:00 PM EST
(8:00 PM PST)
What's Your Why? (Pro-Recovery Support Group)
For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
AND DON'T FORGET!
We’ll close the weekend with a powerful and inspiring event: Stories of Hope and Recovery. On Sunday, March 1st—our National Day of Recovery—at 6:00 PM ET, Alliance facilitators with lived experience will come together to share their recovery journeys and answer your questions. This group is open to everyone! We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful conversation rooted in hope, connection, and healing.
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