NOTE: This is not a crisis service.  If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911. 

If you are participating from Colorado, you can also access the Colorado Crisis Support Line at 1-844-493-8255.

You must be at least 18 years old to attend support groups, with the exception of the Adolescent Monthly Connection.  If you are under 18 wishing to attend the Adolescent Monthly Connection, please have a parent or guardian call or e-mail us (303-322-3373 or info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org). Please contact us with any questions. 

"Why do you need my address?"

We need your address in case of emergencies and to help us understand data about where our members are located. This information is confidential.  We rarely send any paper mail, but you can opt out later in this form.

This information helps EDF understand who our members are, and to communicate statistics to our donors and funders. We may occasionally use this information to send you updates about programs that might interest you, but this information otherwise has no impact on your participation at EDF.

The Eating Disorder Foundation provides support; (EDF) is a non-treatment entity. Your recovery process might include the services of treatment professionals external to The Eating Disorder Foundation. Confidentiality is very important to creating a safe and supportive environment at EDF. We ask that our members, staff, and volunteers respect and maintain everyone’s right to confidentiality. If you are participating in a group at EDF, please agree to adhere to the following rules:

1. I agree to respect and maintain the confidentiality of all EDF participants

2. I agree not to identity other EDF participants to individuals outside of the group or the mentorship program without their consent

3. I agree that what is discussed or explored in the EDF group must remain in the group.

4.  I agree not to share the link to access virtual groups with anyone, and will direct them to sign up through EDF. 

5. I understand and agree that recording of any kind, including video and audio recording are strictly prohibited. 

Please be aware that we enlist the help of mental health professionals who are legally required to release information in the following situations:

• If there is reason to believe that a child, elderly person, or person with a disability is being abused or that abuse has occurred.
• When danger to self or others (such as a threat or serious bodily harm) requires disclosure.
• In the event of a medical emergency.
• Upon receipt of a court order.
• Or as otherwise required by state law.

By pressing 'Submit,' I acknowledge that EDF exists solely to provide support, and not to fulfill the role of treatment and/or treatment professionals. I agree to respect and maintain the confidentiality of all EDF members and to not identify other members outside of A Place of Our Own without their consent. I understand that mental health professionals may need to contact others on a need to know basis without my consent in the event that an exception to confidentiality occurs.

I confirm that I am joining these support groups to obtain support for myself, and not as a student observer, a family member, or for any other purpose.