Reaching Out Against Eating Disorders is a not-for-profit
organization serving the New York metropolitan area.
Created with the passion
for helping in the fight against eating disorders, ROAED is made up of
trained professionals and other volunteers who are working together to battle this
epidemic.
Mission Statement Our mission is to help individuals facing eating
disorders as well as their families and friends, while working towards
prevention and awareness through community education.
ROAED HAS EXPANDED ITS SERVICES TO
LONG ISLAND!
Support groups are held Tuesday evenings in Baldwin, L.I. Call Ellen at 212-935-2015 or email eschieren@roaed.org for more information and to register.
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ROAED will be writing a monthly series for Hopscotch for Women, an e-zine for women that highlights women's issues and interest pieces, such as eating disorder awareness, and provides a forum for commentary and discussion. Click here to read our introductory article.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Save the Date ROAED's First Annual Fund Raising Benefit
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cocktails, Hors D'oeuvres, Silent Auction, Fashion Show hosted by Darryl Roberts, producer and director of the film America the Beautiful, who will speak and show clips of his film.
For more information, click here >
Journey To Hope: All Day Conference for Parents and Other Loved Ones of Those Suffering From an Eating Disorder
Saturday, March 20 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Lighthouse International Conference Center, 111 East 59th Street, New York, NY
Join Reaching Out Against Eating Disorders (ROAED) and Rochester Adolescent Mentoring Service (RAMS) for a day of education, renewal and friendship. This event is for parents, spouses, boyfriends, girlfriends, and other loved ones of those suffering from an eating disorder.
For more information and to register, click here >
Early registration bonus is available through February 20 - free signed book by Dr. Judy Rabinor - A Starving Madness: Tales of Hunger, Hope and Healing in Psychotherapy (Gurze Books, 2002).
