The National Alliance for Eating Disorders offers free virtual support groups led by licensed eating disorder clinicians. Among them are weekly Pro-Recovery Support Groups for adults affected by an eating disorder and Friends & Family Support Groups for loved ones.

• Pro-Recovery Support Group: Mondays, 4pm PT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET
• Pro-Recovery Support Group: Saturdays, 8am PT, 10am CT, 11am ET
• LGBTQ+ Pro-Recovery Support Group: Wednesdays, 4pm PT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET
• Friends & Family Support Group: Wednesdays, 4pm PT, 6pm CT, 7pm ET

Learn more and register on The Alliance’s website.

Hear speakers share their personal stories of dedication and perseverance on the road to recovery from eating disorders. Speakers include Emily Program staff, former clients, and community members. Recovery Night is free and open to the public; anyone is invited to attend, including clients, support people, and the community. We know healing is not an easy journey but you can find hope here. Find the Recovery Night schedule below.

We know how overwhelming an eating disorder diagnosis can be for families and friends. The terminology. The process. The uncertainties. Share an evening with us to learn about eating disorders, our personalized treatment programs, and the path to recovery. Our knowledgeable staff at The Emily Program answer common concerns of families and friends facing eating disorder issues for the first time. You’ll leave with valuable resources and a better understanding of this serious mental health issue. We recommend family and friends who are new to eating disorders attend this session at least once before joining a Friends and Family Session for a better experience in the group.

Virtual Event: Eating Disorders 101, Hosted by Hannah Kirby MS, RD, CD, Dietitian at our Seattle outpatient location: 2nd Thursday of the month, 6–7pm PT.

Upcoming dates: Aug. 11th, Sept. 8th, Oct. 13th, Nov. 10th, Dec. 8th. Join us via Zoom. 

The Emily Program offers free evening Friends and Family Sessions open to the public. No need to register; just drop in. (Please note: This group is intended for family and friends providing support to loved ones with an eating disorder. If you are a client or potential client, please attend our ED 101 or Recovery Night events if you would like to learn more.)

Virtual Event: Friends and Family Session, Hosted by Melissa Harmon, MA, LMHC, Clinical Manager at our Seattle outpatient location: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 6–7pm PT.

Upcoming dates: Sept. 1st, Oct. 6th, Nov. 3rd, Dec. 1st. Join us via Zoom

And: Aug. 18th, Sept. 15th, Oct. 20th, Nov. 17th, Dec. 15th. Join us via Zoom

These community-based discussions around recovery are led by Emily Program clinicians.

WASHINGTON

Seattle (6–7:30pm PT):

1700 Westlake Avenue North, Suite 700
Seattle, WA 98109  

Upcoming dates: None currently scheduled

Join us on social media for "Ask an Expert" live. Dr. Jillian Lampert answers common questions about eating disorders, treatment, and recovery from our social media followers.

Ask an Expert Facebook live: Friday, September 9th, 10am PT, 12pm CT, 1pm ET. 

Ask an Expert Instagram live: Tuesday, November 8th, 11:30am PT, 1:30pm CT, 2:30pm ET.