MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association)

MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association) Providing clinical services for those struggling & their families, as well as education & awareness.

Fat Joy & Recovery - Spaces Still Available! There’s still time to join this supportive, affirming space for fat folx l...
02/26/2026

Fat Joy & Recovery - Spaces Still Available!

There’s still time to join this supportive, affirming space for fat folx living with eating disorders.

This group centers the truth that you can have an eating disorder at any size - and that recovery does not require shrinking your body.

Together, we’ll explore healing beyond weight, food rules, and “fixing” bodies, while naming the impact of weight stigma, medical trauma, shame, grief, and exhaustion. You deserve care that honors your whole experience.

--> Starts beginning of March
--> Meets Thursdays at 6:00 PM
--> Weight-inclusive • anti-diet • trauma-informed

Spots are still open, and we would love to welcome you.

Interested in joining? Fill out our Initial Inquiry Form here:
https://form.jotform.com/231986502658163

Change in eating disorder care doesn’t start with solutions - it starts with listening.This , we’re naming some of the ...
02/26/2026

Change in eating disorder care doesn’t start with solutions - it starts with listening.

This , we’re naming some of the barriers people continue to face: insurance denials, long waitlists, weight stigma, gaps in provider training, and inequitable access.

But numbers and systems only tell part of the story.

We want to hear from you:
What has your experience with eating disorder care been like?
What worked—or didn’t?
What can the field learn from your experience?

Whether your story reflects harm, support, or something in between—your voice matters.

This is why change is necessary — and possible.

In honor of 2026 and with the theme "Fighting for Change, Committed to Change," the Collaborative of Eating Disorders ...
02/25/2026

In honor of 2026 and with the theme "Fighting for Change, Committed to Change," the Collaborative of Eating Disorders Organizations (CEDO) wanted to share information about our free and accessible services that we each provide throughout the nation.

Make sure to check out all the programming that our organizations offer. 👉

Happy Birthday, MEDA!Today we’re celebrating another year.Another year of clients reclaiming their lives with courage an...
02/25/2026

Happy Birthday, MEDA!

Today we’re celebrating another year.

Another year of clients reclaiming their lives with courage and healing.
Another year of families finding guidance and hope.
Another year of clinicians learning, growing, and strengthening care in our communities.

Because of you — our community — healing keeps happening.

A birthday gift to MEDA helps ensure that compassionate, weight-inclusive, evidence-based support remains accessible to all who need it.

Every donation — large or small — helps us continue this work.

Make a birthday gift here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/SupportMEDA

Thank you for being part of this community. Together, we’re educating the next generation of clinicians and building a world where a life of recovery is possible!

Eating disorders are serious, life-threatening illnesses - yet the systems meant to treat them often come with gaps and ...
02/24/2026

Eating disorders are serious, life-threatening illnesses - yet the systems meant to treat them often come with gaps and barriers.

This , we’re naming what needs to change:
• Insurance denials and under-coverage
• Months-long waitlists for urgent care
• A lack of ED-trained clinicians
• Inequitable access for marginalized communities
These are not rare exceptions.

They are systemic failures.

Recovery should not depend on your body size, insurance plan, zip code, or how well you can advocate for yourself while sick.

🗣️ What do you want to see change in the eating disorders field?

Share in the comments, DM us, or repost with your thoughts.

Let’s move beyond awareness - and demand accountability, access, and care that actually heals.




Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 is officially here, and we’re showing up with community, care, and support. Thanks ...
02/23/2026

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 is officially here, and we’re showing up with community, care, and support. Thanks to everyone who joined our noon LIVE today!

This year’s theme is “Fighting for Change, Committed to Change.” For us, that means making space for honest conversations and gentle connections.

Swipe through to see what’s happening throughout the week, then save + share with someone who might want to join.

Calendar of Events (ET):
Tue, Feb 24 • 12 PM — Virtual Supported Lunch (MEDA)
Tue, Feb 24 • 12 PM — “Unfiltered” Panel @ Northeastern (Hybrid)
Tue, Feb 24 • 7 PM — Instagram Live (MEDA)
Fri, Feb 27 • 4 PM — Body Inclusive Pilates Mini Class (MEDA)

Registration is available in our calendar: https://www.medainc.org/calendar/ (Instagram Lives don’t require registration - just join us on IG!)

If this week feels tender, you’re allowed to go at your own pace. Take what helps and leave what doesn’t!

EDAW has a history - and it’s more grassroots than many people realize. 💛Eating Disorders Awareness Week began in 1984 a...
02/23/2026

EDAW has a history - and it’s more grassroots than many people realize. 💛

Eating Disorders Awareness Week began in 1984 as a community-led effort to educate, connect, and reduce stigma. Over time, it grew across the U.S. and around the world - and today, EDAW includes many organizations, coalitions, clinicians, advocates, and people with lived experience.

This week belongs to all of us.

✨ Awareness matters.
✨ Support matters.
✨ Recovery matters.
✨ And so does equity.

Many people in recovery are experts at overriding themselves. That can look like pushing through hunger, rest, emotions,...
02/22/2026

Many people in recovery are experts at overriding themselves. That can look like pushing through hunger, rest, emotions, discomfort, conflict. It can look “high-functioning” on the outside, while the inside is running on “fumes”.

Softening can be a radical recovery move. Not a personality change overnight, just a small shift toward honoring your limits as real and worthy of respect.

Which boundary script would you like to practice this week: “I want to, and I can’t right now,” or “Let me get back to you”?
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We are honored to cheer on Cindy Xue as she runs the 2026 Boston Marathon in support of MEDA and eating disorder recover...
02/21/2026

We are honored to cheer on Cindy Xue as she runs the 2026 Boston Marathon in support of MEDA and eating disorder recovery!

Cindy is fundraising to ensure that every body has access to the care, resources, and community they deserve. Her dedication to youth mentorship and advocacy aligns beautifully with MEDA’s mission of compassion, education, and healing.

Even more special: Cindy is running alongside her daughter to mark the 10-year anniversary of her daughter’s first marathon. Together, they’re running for hope, recovery, and a future where no one has to struggle alone.

Every step Cindy takes brings us closer to accessible treatment and lasting recovery. Support her run and make a difference: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E334883&id=128

Fat Folx & Eating Disorder Recovery - Spaces Still Available! ✨There’s still time to join this supportive, affirming spa...
02/20/2026

Fat Folx & Eating Disorder Recovery - Spaces Still Available! ✨

There’s still time to join this supportive, affirming space for fat folx living with eating disorders.

This group centers the truth that you can have an eating disorder at any size - and that recovery does not require shrinking your body.

Together, we’ll explore healing beyond weight, food rules, and “fixing” bodies, while naming the impact of weight stigma, medical trauma, shame, grief, and exhaustion. You deserve care that honors your whole experience.

--> Starts in 2 weeks on March 5th!
--> 6:30 PM
--> Weight-inclusive • anti-diet • trauma-informed

Spots are still open, and we would love to welcome you.

Interested in joining? Fill out our Initial Inquiry Form here:
https://form.jotform.com/231986502658163

We’re wrapping up our Day 1 Speaker showcase with Session 4!Here's the line-up:“Midlife Eating Disorders” with Heidi Dal...
02/20/2026

We’re wrapping up our Day 1 Speaker showcase with Session 4!

Here's the line-up:

“Midlife Eating Disorders” with Heidi Dalzell, PsyD (she/her) and Betsy Brenner (she/her)

“Eating Disorder Treatment for Clients with Complex Trauma and Dissociative Disorders” with Annie Goldsmith, RD (she/her) and Rachel Lewis-Marlow, LCMHC (she/her)

“Bridging the Gaps: Collaborative Outpatient Eating Disorder Care” with Diana Lemly, MD (she/her), Lázaro Zayas, MD (he/him), Sarah Smith, DNP, FNP-BC (she/her), Kara Beasley, Olivia Wons, PhD (she/her)

“Ethics and Emerging Treatment Trends in Eating Disorder Care” with Joy Zelikovsky, PsyD, LP, MSCP, CEDS-C (she/her)

“From Stigma to Support: Rethinking Cannabis in ARFID Care” with Lauren Sharifi, MPH, RD, LDN (she/her), Kevin Green (they.them), Natalie Stine, RD, CD, LDN (she/her) NOTE: No CE credits are available for this session.

These sessions dig into the realities providers and communities are navigating every day: midlife risk factors, complex trauma, truly collaborative care, ethical decision-making, and emerging conversations in ARFID support - all held with nuance and compassion.

Register today: https://www.medainc.org/professional-community-trainings/meda-national-conference-2026/

And we’re not nearly done yet - more is coming on Day 2! We can’t wait to share what’s next.

DON'T FORGET! Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 is almost here, and we’re showing up with community, care, and suppor...
02/18/2026

DON'T FORGET! Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 is almost here, and we’re showing up with community, care, and support.

This year’s theme is “Fighting for Change, Committed to Change.” For us, that means making space for honest conversations and gentle connections.

Swipe through to see what’s happening throughout the week, then save + share with someone who might want to join.

Calendar of Events (ET):
Mon, Feb 23 • 12 PM — Instagram Live (MEDA x The Renfrew Center)
Tue, Feb 24 • 12 PM — Virtual Supported Lunch (MEDA)
Tue, Feb 24 • 12 PM — “Unfiltered” Panel @ Northeastern (Hybrid)
Tue, Feb 24 • 7 PM — Instagram Live (MEDA)
Fri, Feb 27 • 4 PM — Body Inclusive Pilates Mini Class (MEDA)

Registration is available in our calendar: https://www.medainc.org/calendar/ (Instagram Lives don’t require registration - just join us on IG!)

If this week feels tender, you’re allowed to go at your own pace. Take what helps and leave what doesn’t!

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1320 Centre Street, Suite 101
Newton, MA
02459

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+16175581881

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