The Eating Disorder Foundation

The Eating Disorder Foundation Nonprofit providing free, non-clinical peer-support services to those impacted by eating disorders

Support groups: Our support groups are at the heart of the EDF program, providing safe places for those with eating disorders and their families to grow and to learn from one another. EDF’s support groups are offered on a drop-in basis and are free of charge. These groups not only have helped many who are touched by eating disorders, but also have served as a springboard from which lasting, supportive friendships have grown. Education and outreach: EDF’s efforts include age-specific presentations about body image and eating disorders given free of charge to schools and community organizations throughout Colorado. We exhibit at professional conferences and health fairs for school nurses, counselors, and coaches associations, to name a few. EDF also hosts networking & educational events for eating disorder treatment professionals in the community as a way for these dedicated professionals to connect to their peers, share resources and expertise. Mentorship: Our mentorship program matches qualified mentors with someone who is in need of a little extra help on their path to recovery. EDF mentors provide one-on-one support and act as a role model to their mentee, while encouraging recovery by using healthy coping strategies.

We've got another odd week to close out 2025!Note that LGBTQ+ and In-Person groups are on different days than usual. We’...
12/27/2025

We've got another odd week to close out 2025!

Note that LGBTQ+ and In-Person groups are on different days than usual. We’ll be back to normal next week.

Our office will be closed and staff will have limited availability on December 31st - January 1st. Please feel free to leave voicemails or emails, and we will respond as soon as we can.

Double-check eatingdisorderfoundation.org/calendar/ to make sure you know when your groups are!

Here’s what we have for next week’s schedule! Note that LGBTQ+ and In-Person groups are on different days that usual. Sa...
12/20/2025

Here’s what we have for next week’s schedule!

Note that LGBTQ+ and In-Person groups are on different days that usual. Same goes for the following week, and we’ll be back to normal in January.

Our office will be closed and staff will have limited availability on December 24th - 25th. Please feel free to leave voicemails or emails, and we will respond as soon as we can.

The holidays can be especially complicated for LGBTQ+ folks—especially when food, family, identity, and expectations col...
12/18/2025

The holidays can be especially complicated for LGBTQ+ folks—especially when food, family, identity, and expectations collide.

Eating disorders disproportionately impact parts of the LGBTQ+ community, and no one should have to navigate that alone.

If you’re looking for support this season, EDF offers a welcoming, open-door space with drop-in support, groups, resources, and more. Just be sure to check our website calendar in case of holiday-related schedule changes!

📍 Denver, CO or Virtual
💚 All services are gender- and sexuality-affirming

You deserve care, community, and support—exactly as you are.

eatingdisorderfoundation.org/get-started/

Need a little extra holiday support? Join us for an extra in-person group on Saturday! We also have some updates on virt...
12/16/2025

Need a little extra holiday support? Join us for an extra in-person group on Saturday!

We also have some updates on virtual groups during the holidays - see eatingdisorderfoundation.org/calenda

Here's the schedule for this week! Most notably, we have an extra in-person group on Saturday if you need additional hol...
12/14/2025

Here's the schedule for this week!

Most notably, we have an extra in-person group on Saturday if you need additional holiday support. Wear your coziest holiday sweater, enjoy hot tea, and do a holiday craft in community! RSVP to lrhino@eatingdisorderfoundation.org

There will be quite a few schedule changes next week, so be sure to keep an eye on our calendar at eatingdisorderfoundation.org/calendar/

How donations from last year made a difference – a few highlights!Find our donation page at www.coloradogives.org/donate...
12/10/2025

How donations from last year made a difference – a few highlights!
Find our donation page at www.coloradogives.org/donate/Edf

We thought you would want to see the impact your support has made in the community over the past year:

Since last December, 1,273 new people have attended our support groups for the first time, and another thousand joined our community through other programs.

In our organization-wide surveys, 3 out of 4 of respondents reported significant positive change since coming to EDF. More than half of our members keep coming back for our support for more than a year. And, of all individuals served at EDF, 89% reported accessing some form of treatment, compared to an estimated 20% nationwide.

We’re pretty excited about expanding our educational reach—especially into schools and communities that had never before received eating disorder education. Funding from Aerie Real Foundation made it possible to double our school presentation reach!

This year’s “Roast of Diet Culture” brought together some of Denver’s funniest comedians and a packed room of community members ready to laugh with us—and at diet culture. In honor of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, our comedy-style roast transformed humor into healing, helping attendees challenge harmful norms while supporting EDF’s mission.

In June, members of EDF's community were featured in the New York Times, highlighting the often-missed but critical issue of eating disorders later in life. Did you know that 22% of our support group members are over the age of 50, and our 50+ support group is our most popular program?

One of this year’s biggest behind-the-scenes wins was EDF’s transition to a new database system—a project that may not sound exciting, but is absolutely essential to keeping our free programs running smoothly. Thanks to the flexibility of gifts from supporters like you, we were able to invest in better tools that make it easier for community members to sign up for support groups, receive resources right away, stay connected, and get the help they need without barriers.

Keep an eye out for new, exciting, and powerful programs coming to your community in the next year!

It's Colorado Gives Day - Give to what matters to you mostToday, December 9th is Colorado Gives Day and it’s your opport...
12/09/2025

It's Colorado Gives Day - Give to what matters to you most

Today, December 9th is Colorado Gives Day and it’s your opportunity to make a lasting impact. Join the statewide wave of generosity! It’s easily the best day to give.

Although Colorado Gives Day features nonprofits based in the state, our services reach people not just in Colorado, but around the globe. Your contribution will directly support our work to break the silence and rebuild lives.

With community support, funding, and the power of volunteers, we can provide services urgently needed to strengthen support systems that are so critical to recovery.

And here’s the best part:
Every donation on Tuesday increases our chance to earn extra funds from the Colorado Gives Day Incentive Fund, so your gift could go even further.

How to Give:
- Visit www.coloradogives.org/donate/Edf
- Make your donation today, on Colorado Gives Day.
- Share the love. Encourage others to join in and help us make a difference.

Your generosity today will have a lasting impact, helping us break the silence and rebuild lives. We’re grateful to have you join us for this important day.

Exciting Prizes Await!

- Donate $100 or more on Colorado Gives Day and be entered to win a Southwest Airlines voucher ($400 value). One winner will be announced every hour!
- A bonus round-trip ticket will be awarded after midnight to a donor who gave $100 or more throughout the day.
- There will be Power Hours where 15 nonprofits have a chance to win an extra $2,000. Help boost our chances by giving between the hours of 7-8PM MT.

After making your gift, inspire others by sharing why you give. Tag us on social media at and use and to spread the joy.

Thank you for your generosity and for being a driving force behind Colorado Gives Day. We couldn’t do it without you.

Find our donation page at www.coloradogives.org/donate/Edf

With gratitude,
the EDF Team

Come join us for a cozy support group this evening!Group is still on despite our first good snowstorm of the season. The...
12/03/2025

Come join us for a cozy support group this evening!

Group is still on despite our first good snowstorm of the season. The kettle will be on and we’ll be waiting for you to join in!

It's ! Did you know - Colorado's largest day of giving takes place on Tuesday, December 9th. Although Colorado Gives D...
12/02/2025

It's ! Did you know - Colorado's largest day of giving takes place on Tuesday, December 9th. Although Colorado Gives Day features nonprofits based in the state, our services reach people not just in Colorado, but around the globe. We encourage you to observe Giving Tuesday by scheduling your gift atwww.coloradogives.org/organization/Edf

We hope you will keep us in mind as you support members of your community who courageously set out to achieve and sustain healthier, more fulfilled lives.

We love seeing the support members of our community have shown for one another. Each day, the smallest actions can have ...
11/28/2025

We love seeing the support members of our community have shown for one another. Each day, the smallest actions can have the biggest impact.

Our mission is to be an effective resource in the prevention and elimination of eating disorders through education, support and advocacy. We are able to do this because of a committed volunteer force, focused fundraising efforts, generous donors and an unshakeable dedication to those we serve. We wouldn't be able to do this without you!

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1901 E 20th Avenue
Denver, CO
80205

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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Support groups: Our support groups are at the heart of the EDF program, providing safe places for those with eating disorders and their families to grow and to learn from one another. EDF’s support groups are offered on a drop-in basis and are free of charge. These groups not only have helped many who are touched by eating disorders, but also have served as a springboard from which lasting, supportive friendships have grown. Education and outreach: EDF’s efforts include age-specific presentations about body image and eating disorders given free of charge to schools and community organizations throughout Colorado. We exhibit at professional conferences and health fairs for school nurses, counselors, and coaches associations, to name a few. EDF also hosts networking & educational events for eating disorder treatment professionals in the community as a way for these dedicated professionals to connect to their peers, share resources and expertise. Mentorship: Our mentorship program matches qualified mentors with someone who is in need of a little extra help on their path to recovery. EDF mentors provide one-on-one support and act as a role model to their mentee, while encouraging recovery by using healthy coping strategies.