Day of Support
Saturday, March 1st
Please join the National Alliance for Eating Disorders on Saturday, March 1, 2025, 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 1,880 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, Pregnancy/Postpartum, 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 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: Males and Eating Disorders Support Group
*For male-identifying individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders.
11:00 AM EST
(8:00 AM PST)
Group 1: Eating Disorders + Substance Use Disorders Support Group
*For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders and substance use disorders (SUD).
Brought to You in Partnership With:
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: LGBTQ+ Pro-Recovery Support Group
*For individuals (ages 18+) in the LGBTQ+ community who are experiencing/recovering from eating disorders.
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: 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: Partners + Spouses Support Group
*For partners and spouses of loved ones experiencing/recovering from eating disorders.
2:00 PM EST
(11:00 AM PST)
Brought to You in Partnership With:
Group 1: Pro-Recovery Support Group: Relapse Prevention
*For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders
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Group 2: Neurodiversity + Eating Disorders Support Group
*For neurodivergent individuals (ages 18+) who are experiencing/recovering from eating disorders.
3:00 PM EST
(12:00 PM PST)
Group 1: Mid-Life + Beyond Pro-Recovery Support Group
*For individuals in midlife and older (ages 40+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders.
Group 2: Pregnancy + Postpartum Support Group
*For individuals (ages 18+) going through pregnancy or postpartum while experiencing/recovering from eating disorders.
4:00 PM EST
(1:00 PM PST)
Brought to You in Partnership With:
Group 1: BIPOC Pro-Recovery Support Group
*For BIPOC individuals (ages 18+) 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.
5:00 PM EST
(2:00 PM PST)
Brought to You in Partnership With:
Group 1: Athletes + Eating Disorders Support Group
*For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders who are current or former athletes.
Brought to You in Partnership With:
Group 2: Support Group for Individuals in Music & Entertainment Industries
*For individuals (ages 18+) working in the music or entertainment industry experiencing/recovering from eating disorders.
6:00 PM EST
(3:00 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: 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.
7:00 PM EST
(4:00 PM PST)
Group 1: Pro-Recovery Support Group
*For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders.
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
*For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders.
11:00 PM EST
(8:00 PM PST)
Pro-Recovery Support Group
*For individuals (ages 18+) experiencing/recovering from eating disorders.
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Sign up today to fundraise individually or as part of a team. Our goal is to raise $100,000, which will directly support three free, weekly, therapist-led pro-recovery support groups in 2025. With your help, we can continue providing this vital lifeline to those who are struggling and seeking recovery.