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Regional/National Resources for Eating Disorders
Amy’s Gift is an eating disorders consortium that provides resources and support to health care professionals, educators and families alike on the subject of eating disorders. Our mission is to be guided by the Amy Helpenstell Foundation’s message of help, hope and healing by promoting awareness, understanding, diagnosis and treatment for eating disorders in our community.
If you are interested in resource materials, are looking for referral information, or would like to learn more about upcoming trainings, please email info@amysgift.com.
​​Support Groups
Quad Cities Eating Disorders Support Group (In-Person)
Held in-person at Davenport RYC Outpatient Center in the IOP Room
Location: 1704 E 54th, Davenport, IA 52807
Time: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 6-7 p.m.
Phone: (563) 742-2455
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The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness (Virtual)
Link: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/groups/
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ANAD (National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders) (Virtual)
Link: Eating Disorder Peer Support Groups | ANAD
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Eating Recovery Center (Virtual)
Link: Eating Disorder Support Groups | Virtual ED Support
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Edison Eating Disorder and Mental Health Services (In-Person/Virtual)
Link: Eating Disorder Groups & Workshop Info - Edison
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COUNSELING RESOURCES
Betsy Zmuda-Swanson, LCSW
1800 3rd Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone: (309) 786-3006
Email: betsyzmudaswanson@gmail.com
Website: Quad Cities Therapist Betsy Zmuda-Swanson (bzembodied.com)
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Kathleen O'Connor, LCPC, LMHC, CEDS
Ailm Therapy (Telehealth Only)
Phone: (708) 580-6818
Email: kathleen@ailmtherapy.com
Website: www.ailmtherapy.com​
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Green Counseling Services PLLC
2010 E 38th St. Ste. 205, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: 319-800-5564
Website: Center for Eating Disorders — Green Counseling Services
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Diane M Hudson, LMHC, NCC
New Moon Wellness QC, LLC
Phone: (563) 484-0266
Website: https://newmoondmh.wixsite.com/newmoonwellnessqc
Client Portal: https://www.therapyportal.com/p/newmoon22/​​
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Alexandra Kurauskas, LMHC
Covenant Family Solutions
5403 Victoria Ave, Davenport, IA 52807
Phone: 563-296-0877
Email: alexandra@covenantfamilysolutions.com
Website: www.covenantfamilysolutions.com
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Sharon C. Lash, PsyD
Southpark Psychology
2100 52nd Avenue, Moline, IL
Phone: (309) 797-2900
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Tara Smith-Prybil, LCPC
Southpark Psychology
2100 52nd Avenue, Moline, IL
Phone: (309) 797-2900
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Josie Bahen, LCPC, LMHC
UnityPoint Health – Robert Young Center
4600 3rd Street, Moline, IL 61265
Phone: (309) 779-2031
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Brandi Stalzer, LIMHP, LPCC
Stalzer Counseling & Consulting (Telehealth Only)
Phone: (720) 608-3555
Email: stalzercounseling@outlook.com
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Kim Curran, LISW, LCSW, CEDS
Edison Eating Disorder and Mental Health Services
1200 Valley West Drive, Suite 203, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: (563) 334-1727
Website: www.edisonedmh.com
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Nutritional Counseling Resources
Mary Pocivasek, RD, LDN
By appointment only
Phone: (309) 757-1264
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Michelle Russell, RD, LD, CEDS
Registered & Licensed Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
320 North 3rd Street, Suite 416, Burlington, IA 52601
Phone: (319) 208-9038
Email: michelle@michellerussellrd.com
Website: Food Freedom (michellerussellrd.com)
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Sue Clarahan, RD, LD
Clarahan Consulting
332 S Linn St #27, Iowa City, IA 52240
Phone: (319) 383-3029
Email: sue@mypracticalnutrition.com
Website: https://www.mypracticalnutrition.com/
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Kristy Hoffman Rieken, RDN, LD, LMNT
219 Oakland Ave, Oakland, IA 51560​
Phone: (402) 658-4856
Website: Nutrition| Serenity2Day (serenity2daynutritionwellness.com)
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Stephanie Proud, RDN, LD, CNSC
Proud Peaceful Nutrition
Phone: (319) 331-9017
Email: stephanie@proudpeacefulnutrition.com
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Carrie J. Leiran MS, RDN, LD, CEDRD
Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian
The Nutrition Centres at UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
1660 60th Street. Room 1028, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: (515) 241-8686
Email: carrie.leiran@unitypoint.org
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If you need financial assistance, Amy's Gift offers a Nutritional Counseling Stipend for patients living within the Quad Cities. Click here to access the application.
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Local & National Organizations
Amy’s Gift
www.amysgift.com
Contact: Stephanie Burrough, Project Coordinator
Phone: (563) 742-2455
Email: info@amysgift.com
Eating Disorders Coalition of Iowa
www.edciowa.com
Email: edci@edciowa.org
The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness
www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com
1649 Forum Place, Suite 2, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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The Alliance's Helpline – staffed by licensed therapists Mon-Fri, 9am - 7pm EST, available for clients and providers.
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Call (866) 662-1235
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The Alliance's Free, Therapist-Led Support Groups
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findEDhelp - The Alliance's free, interactive referral database for all levels of eating disorder care (from outpatient providers to acute medical stabilization)
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ANAD (National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)
www.anad.org
Helpline: (630) 577-1330
Business: (630) 577-1333
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NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association)
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Project Heal
www.theprojectheal.org
Email: contact@theprojectheal.org
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FEDUP Collective
Fighting Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Populations
Email: hello@fedupcollective.org
Website: fedupcollective.org
Social: www.facebook.com/FEDUPCollective
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Acadia Health Care Treatment Placement Specialists®
www.treatmentplacementspecialists.com
QC/IA Rep: Alissa Gunderson
Phone: (763) 516-1016
Email: Alissa.gunderson@acadiahealthcare.com
QC/IL Regional Rep. Rachael Soliman
Phone: (630) 235-4267
Email: Rachael.Soliman@AcadiaHealthcare.com