ANAD Eating Disorder Support Group – DeKalb, IL
About This Group
ANAD hosts an eating disorder support group at the Ben Gordon Center in DeKalb, Illinois, serving the DeKalb, Sycamore, and Northern Illinois University community. Meeting on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, the group provides peer support for individuals and families affected by eating disorders in a clinical community setting.
What to Expect
The support group meets at 7:30 PM on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at the Ben Gordon Center, a community mental health facility. Sessions provide a confidential, supportive environment for sharing recovery experiences, discussing challenges, and building connections with others affected by eating disorders. Both individuals with eating disorders and their family members are welcome. The group follows the ANAD peer support model emphasizing hope, recovery, and mutual understanding.
About This Group
This ANAD-affiliated support group is hosted by the Ben Gordon Center, a community mental health center in DeKalb. The location near Northern Illinois University makes this group accessible to college students as well as community members. Eating disorder support groups outside of major metropolitan areas are relatively rare, making this group an important resource for the DeKalb County community.
Meeting Details
Schedule: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at 7:30 PM
Format: In-person
Location: Ben Gordon Center, 12 Health Services Drive, DeKalb, IL 60115
Cost: Free
Who This Group Is For
Individuals affected by eating disorders and their families in the DeKalb/Northern Illinois area.
Contact Information
Phone: (815) 756-4875
ANAD Helpline: 1-888-375-7767
This listing is provided for informational purposes. The Group Guide is not affiliated with ANAD or the Ben Gordon Center. Please call to confirm meeting details. All groups maintain confidentiality.