Calendar

Jun
28
Wed
In-Person Support Group
Jun 28 @ 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm

Free in-person support group for people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image.  Must be 18 or older to participate. Every Wednesday. 5:15-6:15 PM MT Learn more here.

LGBTQ+ Virtual Support Group
Jun 28 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

This support group is for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and gender non-conforming individuals to discuss struggles with disordered eating, body image, and identity.

This group is virtual. Learn more

Pride Picnic in the Garden
Jun 28 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Project HEALThe Eating Disorder Foundation, and Eating Recovery Center invite you to join us on Wednesday, June 28th in Denver, Colorado for a Pride Picnic in the Garden – a night celebrating queer joy, recovery, and community. Dance and sing along to Drag performances and continue the conversation on the life saving impact of queer and gender-affirming eating disorder treatment. Join us in The Garden at 5:30pm for social connection and beverages. A food truck option will be available for individual purchase!

This event is Bring Your Own Blanket/Chair and will take place in an outdoor setting. The Eating Disorder Foundation has a limited number of chairs to accommodate those who need them. Weather may vary, so wear layers and sunscreen! This celebration should be accessible to most levels of ability. For accessibility questions, please contact The Eating Disorder Foundation at info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org

 

Date: Wednesday, June 28th, 2023

Time: 5:30-8pm

Who: Everyone is welcome

Cost: Free

Where: The Eating Disorder Foundation Garden: 1901 E 20th Ave, Denver, CO 80205

Food & Beverages: Non-alcoholic drinks will be available at no-cost. Food will be available for purchase from Chuey FU’s Latin-Asian Grub from 5:30-7:30pm.

 

What to Expect:

5:30pm: Social time + Food (for purchase) & Drinks (provided)

6:15pm: Droppin’ it for Drag: A Drag Show

6:50pm: Food & Networking Intermission

7:20pm: Real Talk on Queer & Gender-Affirming Care in Eating Disorder Treatment: A Lived Experience Panel

For questions about this event, contact us at serena@theprojectheal.org

 

About Eating Disorder Foundation

The mission of The Eating Disorder Foundation is to be an effective resource in the prevention and elimination of eating disorders through free education, support, and advocacy. Learn more about us at https://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/

More about EDF’s Therapeutic Garden

Want to spend time in our garden but can’t come to this event? We always need help in the garden! Please contact us about volunteering on another day. You can go home with plenty of the yummy produce you helped to grow!

About Eating Recovery Center

Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center’s mission is to take the very best care of patients, families, providers, and our teammates as we deliver the highest quality treatment for patients with eating disorders and mood disorders. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center offers the full spectrum of treatment services for adults, adolescents, and children of all genders, including Inpatient, Residential, Partial Hospitalization and Outpatient programs.

About Project HEAL

Project HEAL is a national, direct-service eating disorder non-profit in the United States specifically focused on creating equitable access to eating disorder treatment and healing. Through its four life-saving programs, it allocates low and no-cost treatment placements, free insurance navigation support, free clinical assessments, and cash assistance grants to the 80-90% of people who cannot access the care they need due to insurmountable financial and insurance barriers, in addition to pervasive systemic oppression and bias. Learn more at www.theprojectheal.org

Jun
29
Thu
30+ Virtual Support Group
Jun 29 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Free virtual support group for people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image.  Must be 30 or older to participate.

Every Thursday.

12:30-1:30 PM MST

Learn more here.

Virtual Trans+ & Nonbinary Support Group
Jun 29 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
This support group is ideal for individuals at least 18 years of age who identify as trans+, gender nonconforming, intersex, and gender diverse for individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating and body image. 
The Wednesday LGBTQ+ group is for those who identify anywhere within the LGBTQ+ community. The Trans+ & Nonbinary support group is specifically for those who identify as trans+, gender nonconforming, intersex, and gender diverse. Those wanting to join the Trans+ & Nonbinary support group are also welcome to join the Wednesday LGBTQ+ group.

This group is virtual until further notice.  Please register using the form here.

Virtual Art Journaling Group
Jun 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Bring any art supplies and “Create Your Story” through art journaling. It is your art and your time to express yourself through art in any way you choose. Hang out, listen to music, and make art in a relaxed, fun environment with your fellow EDF members. Must be at least 18 years old to attend.

This group takes place virtually. Learn more

Jun
30
Fri
Virtual Support Group
Jun 30 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Free virtual support group for people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image.  Must be 18 or older to participate.

Every Friday

12:30-1:30 PM MST

Learn more here.

Virtual Adolescent Eating Disorder Support
Jun 30 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Fridays, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Note: Group is every other week in June, July, and August. Weekly schedule will resume in September.

This group is for ages 13-17, addressing body image, self-worth, social media impact, self-care and more.

To register, a parent or guardian of the adolescent seeking support must contact us via phone or e-mail (303-322-3373 or info@eatingdisorderfoundation.org)

Jul
1
Sat
30+ Virtual Support Group
Jul 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

This support group is ideal for individuals 30 years and older that are struggling or in recovery from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or body image concerns.

This group has been temporarily moved to a virtual format. Learn more
Jul
3
Mon
Virtual Family and Friends
Jul 3 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

This free virtual support group is ideal for family members and friends of individuals struggling or in recovery from an eating disorder. Join this group of parents, partners, siblings, and friends, and talk with someone who knows what you’re going through.

Mondays
12:30PM-1:30PM

Free virtual support group for friends and family of people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image.  Must be 18 or older to participate.

Learn more here.