Family and Friends Support
The Emily Program believes involvement of the family and friends is crucial to recovery. We know that families do not cause eating disorders. We also know that eating disorders cause pain, fear, anxiety, frustration and disruption in the lives of a loved one: partner, spouse, mother, father, stepparents, siblings, children, in-laws, extended family members, friends, and others. And we know that you want to support your loved one in recovery. That’s why we strongly encourage families to be part of recovery and offer family-focused groups. Married, unmarried, divorced, LGBTQ, heterosexual—we’re here to help and support you.
FREE Understanding Eating Disorders, Treatment, and Recovery
The Emily Program knows that there is a lot to learn about eating disorders and the treatment and recovery journey that lies ahead. Our knowledgeable staff will provide answers to common questions and concerns of families and friends “new” to eating disorders, treatment and recovery--and you’ll leave with valuable resources. We recommend family and friends who are 'new' to eating disorders attend this at least once before heading to a Family & Friends Support Group. It will give you a better understanding of eating disorders, in turn providing you a better experience in the Family & Friends Support Groups.
Second Monday of each month. Upcoming sessions: 6/10, 7/8, 8/12, 9/9, 10/14
In St. Paul, MN:
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
2265 Como Ave, St. Paul
In Seattle, WA:
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
1700 Westlake Ave N, Ste 650, Seattle*
*schedule may change after 8/12 session
No need to register; just drop in.
FREE Family & Friends Support Group
The Emily Program offers three Family and Friends Support Groups. Open to the public, these evening support groups meet in St. Paul and St. Louis Park, MN and Seattle, WA.
In Seattle, WA:
One Saturday per month from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at The Emily Program, 1700 Westlake Ave N, Ste 650, Seattle, WA 98109. Click here for directions.
Upcoming groups are: 6/22, 7/27, 8/24
In St. Louis Park, MN:
2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 5:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. at The Emily Program, 5354 Parkdale Drive, 2nd Floor, St. Louis Park, MN 55416. Click here for directions.
Upcoming groups are: 6/13, 6/27, 7/11, 7/25, 8/8, 8/22, 9/12, 9/26, etc.
In St. Paul, MN:
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 5:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. at The Emily Program, 2265 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108. Click here for directions.
Upcoming groups are: 6/5, 6/19, 7/3, 7/17, 8/7, 8/21, 9/4, 9/18, etc.
No need to register; just drop in.
Recovery Night
Bring your loved one, family, and friends to Recovery Night. Click here to learn more.