Located in central Texas, the Austin Foundation for Eating Disorders is committed to helping ALL people affected by eating disorders. That's right, they help not only the person suffering from an eating disorder but also the sufferer's family and friends. According to their website, AFED has goals for their organization:
- Provide a one-stop resource for all things eating disorders in the Austin area
- Raise education and awareness of eating disorders to reduce stigma and misconceptions
- Provide a variety of groups to support both sufferers and family and friends
- Have an active role in prevention education
- Provide tools for sufferers, professionals and family and friends
- Offer hope and encouragement through AFED's website, groups, and relationships
What exactly are they doing, you ask? Austin Foundation for Eating Disorders provides support groups for all affected by eating disorders. AFED also helps sufferers discover resources among them from treatment centers to doctors to financial assistance. I must not forget to mention the helplines that the website offers. Sufferers have immediate access to professionals ready to help them at any minute. I have the up most respect for this organization and their efforts!
If you would like to know more, please visit this link to their website: http://www.austinfed.org/
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