RESOURCES:
Dietitians, Psychiatrists, Doctors
HAES Eating Disorder Dietitians in VA:
Courage to Nourish (in-person in Alexandria, virtual in Richmond and other areas) https://couragetonourish.com
Nourish to Flourish (multiple RVA and surrounding locations) https://nourishtoflourishrva.com
Emilee Young, RD (virtual) https://www.embracenutritioncounseling.com
Psychiatrists/Psych NPs: Ogo Obiekwe, Psych NP https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/psychiatrists/ogochukwu-obiekwe-richmond-va/1643721
Doctors:
For Families/Loved Ones
Local Support Groups:
Virtual Support Groups: https://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/get-help/support-groups/support-group-schedule/
Info on How to Support: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/how-to-help-a-loved-one/
https://anad.org/get-support/anad-approach-guides/loved-ones/
Resource Lists: https://staystrongvirginia.org
About Eating Disorders and Therapies
Eating Disorder Helplines:
1-888-375-7767 (M-F 10am-10pm EST)
1-866-662-1235 (M-F 9am-7pm EST)
741-741 (24/7 text line)
Free Support Groups:
Virtual peer-support groups through the Eating Disorder Foundation https://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/get-help/support-groups/support-group-schedule/
Virtual support groups through National Alliance for Eating Disorders
https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/groups/
Virtual meal support groups through Project Heal
https://www.theprojectheal.org/meal-support
12-Step Groups for Eating Disorders (Please note that both Eating Disorders Anonymous and Anorexics Bulimics Anonymous are inclusive of anorexia, bulimia, OSFED, binge eating disorder).
https://eatingdisordersanonymous.org
Professional Associations and ED Recovery Organizations:
National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Related Disorders https://anad.org
National Eating Disorders Association
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals
https://iaedpfoundation.com
Project Heal
https://www.theprojectheal.org