The Orange County Eating Disorders Coalition was formed to address the issue of eating disorders in
Orange
County
. Individuals from schools, colleges, hospitals, county government and those recovering from eating disorders joined in the mission to advance the understanding, prevention, and early detection and treatment of eating disorders. Some of our accomplishments have included a regional resource and referral list of providers specializing in eating disorders, an on-line eating disorders screening program, a Family Members and Friends Support Group, community educational workshops and annual conferences.
As part of our awareness campaign, this past year, we took part as a co-sponsor in a National Eating Disorders Awareness Walk as well as provided area workshops on “Current Trends in Eating Disorders,” “Paving the Way to Better Health and Nutrition: We Can Stop Obesity,” and “To Eat or Not to Eat? Surviving the Holidays.” Our group of committed individuals continues to be dedicated to providing a greater awareness, ongoing education and current information to our community.
For additional information visit the
Renfrew
Center
’s website at www.renfrewcenter.com or the National Eating Disorders Association at www.nationaleatingdisorders.org,
Each of these websites offers printed materials, resources and toolkits.
If you would like further resources on these topics or would be interested in joining the Orange County Eating Disorders Coalition, please contact Mental Health Association in
Orange
County
, Inc. at (845)342-2400 extension 248.
