Walden offers virtual support groups as a chance to connect with others who may be in similar situations. Many find that just being together with people who understand their unique experiences is incredibly helpful.
Together, with Walden staff, you will spend time discussing recovery roadblocks and brainstorming for solutions. This is an opportunity to share and learn new coping strategies from each other. If you are unsure whether or not a support group is a right fit for you, please fill out the form below and someone will reach out to discuss with you.
Your continued recovery success is very important to us. That is why we offer our alumni support services free of charge. This is a chance to connect with your Walden community for ongoing support and education as you navigate your eating disorder recovery journey. These groups are offered for those who have participated in any of Walden’s PHP and IOP programs and are 18+. Please note that alumni online support groups are not a substitute for eating disorder treatment.
General Adult Alumni Support Group meetings offered:
Free to Be Alumni Support Group* meetings offered:
* This support group is for anyone who has participated in Walden’s Free to Be IOP program.
** Because this support group runs during lunchtime, participants have the option to eat a meal while in attendance.
For more information or to register for the Adult or Free to Be groups, please email kraymond@waldenbehavioralcare.com and specify the day/time of the group you’d like to join.
The LGBTQIA+ Alumni Support Group is for anyone who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, is 18+, and who previously received treatment at Walden. Attendees do not exclusively have to have been in Walden’s Rainbow Road program. This is a safe space that will be hosted by LGBTQ+ staff members to receive support from other former clients around how their LGBTQ+ identity ties into their ED recovery.
For more information or to register and receive Zoom information, please email Kristy Raymond at kraymond@waldenbehavioralcare.com.
This group is offered for parents who have participated in any of Walden’s PHP and IOP programs. Please note that alumni online support groups are not a substitute for eating disorder treatment.
For more information or to register and receive Zoom information, please email Mel Foley at mfoley@waldenbehavioralcare.com or Michael Chiumiento at mchiumiento@waldenbehavioralcare.com.
This is a weekly meeting for adults who are competitive, college, or recreational athletes working on recovery from an eating disorder.
For more information or to register for the support group for athletes, please email kvarzeas@waldenbehavioralcare.com.
The B’SHALOM Parent Support Group is for all parents across any level of Jewish observance with a child who struggles with an eating disorder. Attendees do not have to be past Walden clients. As members of the Jewish faith and licensed professionals, we understand the importance of kosher meal planning, rituals around food, historical context, and the role of religion at the intersection of eating disorder recovery.
For more information or to register and receive Zoom information, please email Shlomo Bogart at sbogart@waldenbehavioralcare.com.
Walden Behavioral Care is one of the nation’s only organizations specializing in eating disorder treatment. We are one of the only organizations committed to serving people of all genders at all levels of care. Since 2003, we have helped more than 22,000 individuals and their families progress in their healing journeys using an evidence-based, personalized approach to care.
