Eating Disorders Groups in Illinois
There are 5 eating disorders groups in Illinois on The Group Guide: 5 in person. 4 are free to join. 1 is led by a licensed professional. Another 26 online eating disorders groups are listed from other states, and many accept members from anywhere. Free to browse. No account needed.
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Eating Disorders groups in Illinois
Each listing is written by the group leader and says where and when the group meets, what it costs, and how to join.
DASC Chicago – Anxiety, OCD & Eating Disorder Groups – Chicago, IL
DASC Chicago provides specialized group therapy for individuals living with OCD, panic disorder, eating disorders, and social anxiety. The practice offers weekly Exposure and…
ANAD Eating Disorder Support Group – Chicago, IL
ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) hosts a weekly eating disorder support group in downtown Chicago. Meeting Thursday evenings, the group…
See how to join → Free to join
The Awakening Center – Eating Disorder Support – Chicago, IL
The Awakening Center in Chicago offers ANAD-affiliated eating disorder support groups meeting twice weekly — Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings. The groups provide psychoeducational…
See how to join → Free to join
Peoria Eating Disorders Support Group – Peoria, IL
The Peoria area Eating Disorders Support Group, hosted at Saint Francis Medical Center, provides support for individuals with eating disorders and a separate group…
See how to join → Free to join
ANAD Eating Disorder Support Group – DeKalb, IL
ANAD hosts an eating disorder support group at the Ben Gordon Center in DeKalb, Illinois, serving the DeKalb, Sycamore, and Northern Illinois University community.…
See how to join → Free to join
Online eating disorders groups listed in other states
Many online groups accept members from anywhere. Check each listing for who can join, since some therapist-led groups only take people in the states where the leader is licensed.
Sheena’s Place — Free Group Support for Eating Disorders
Sheena's Place is a warm, professionally-facilitated community offering completely free group-based support to people aged 17 and older who are affected by an eating…
See how to join → Free to join
Eating Disorder Coalition of Arkansas
About This Resource The Eating Disorder Coalition of Arkansas connects individuals and families affected by eating disorders with local treatment providers, support resources, and…
See how to join → Free to join
Eating Disorder Recovery Support Group – Alaska Eating Disorders Alliance – Virtual
The Alaska Eating Disorders Alliance (AKEDA) offers a free, professionally led virtual support group for adults recovering from eating disorders. Held weekly on Thursday…
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The Renfrew Center – Eating Disorder Treatment – Philadelphia PA
The Renfrew Center in Philadelphia is the nation's first residential eating disorder treatment facility, providing comprehensive care for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder,…
Canopy Cove Eating Disorder Treatment – Serving Mississippi
Canopy Cove is a comprehensive eating disorder treatment center offering residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient programs for individuals struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia…
Teen Eating Disorder Support Group
This group is for teens ages 13–18 who are struggling with an eating disorder, food-related anxiety, body image concerns, or a difficult relationship with…
Questions about eating disorders groups in Illinois
Are there free eating disorders groups in Illinois?
Yes. 4 of the 5 eating disorders groups listed in Illinois are free to join. Each listing states its own cost, so you know before you reach out.
Can I join an online eating disorders group from Illinois?
There are 26 online eating disorders groups on The Group Guide. Peer-led and community groups usually accept members from anywhere. Therapist-led groups may only accept people in the states where the leader is licensed, and each listing says who can join.
What is the difference between a eating disorders support group and a eating disorders therapy group?
A support group is usually led by a peer or volunteer and centers on shared experience. A therapy group is led by a licensed clinician and works toward treatment goals. 1 of the 5 eating disorders groups listed in Illinois are led by a licensed professional. Listings show whether a licensed professional leads the group.
Do I need a referral to join?
Most groups on The Group Guide accept self-referrals: you contact the group directly. Some insurance-covered groups ask for a referral, and the listing will say so.
How do I know a listing is current?
Group leaders write their own listings, and listings show when their details were last checked. That check confirms the group's details match its own website. It is not a clinical review or an endorsement.
If you need help now
A support group is not crisis care. If you or someone you know is struggling right now:
- Call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Lead a eating disorders group in Illinois? Get found.
Only 1 of the 5 eating disorders groups listed in Illinois is led by a licensed professional. If you run one, list it where people are already searching. Therapists and counselors: founding seats close December 31, and a founding listing for one fee-based group stays free for the life of the listing. Free groups always list free.