
Quad Cities Eating disorders support group
Welcome! We are glad you're here!
The Quad Cities Eating Disorders Support Group is a free, peer-led support group that is open to those with eating disorders as well as family members and friends.​
Currently, our meeting are held in-person at Trinity Enrichment Center
(4622 Progress Drive, Davenport, IA 52807) until the end of June 2025. Beginning Wednesday, July 2nd we will meet in our new location in the IOP room at the new Robert Young Center Davenport Outpatient Clinic at 1704 E 54th Street.
All meetings are held on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 6-7 p.m.
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Guidelines
We are committed to creating a safe space for all who visit our support group. For the safety and well-being of all attendees we have created the following guidelines:
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1. We don't use specifics in terms of weight or behaviors. Instead, we help identify emotions and gather strategies, recovery tools, and resources for dealing with triggers.
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2. We also avoid sharing specific foods or meals. However, we can discuss eating meals as general topics - including meal planning suggestions, snacks, grocery shopping strategies etc. - while focusing on nourishing our bodies and embracing their capabilities.
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3. If you are worried about a possibly triggering subject, please ask a facilitator before sharing with the larger group.
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4. We do not endorse a specific care facility or treatment team. However, we welcome personal feedback as appropriate if someone asks about a provider or facility. We encourage you to have a quality eating disorder care team and support system to help you make decisions about treatment. We cannot offer medical advice and will always encourage you seek their feedback.
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5. Most importantly, this is intended to be a safe place to reach out for support. We're here to bounce ideas off of, respectively challenge each other's ED voice, and offer encouragement.
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Let’s work together toward recovery!
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Thank you,
Your Facilitators
Facilitators

Alecia (Ali) Krier
Hello everyone! I am one of the Amy’s Gift support group facilitators. I started out attending the support group for myself in 2015. I have struggled with eating disorders since the age of 14. Going to support group and being around people who have been or are going through similar experiences has played a vital role in my recovery. I have been an Amy’s Gift support group facilitator since 2019. I also have worked in the mental health field since 2019 and have a passion for helping others. I look forward to seeing you at group!

Kimberly Laird
I first attended the group in June 2016 looking for support for myself and my daughter as she was battling her eating disorder. With the support of this group, her pediatrician and therapist my daughter was able to get into recover using the Maudsley Method and has been in recovery since December 2016. Although I am not a trained therapist, I have done extensive research and have a great deal of empathy for people in an eating disorder and those who support them. Our group is unique in that we try to foster bonds and friendships outside of the traditional meeting day and time. I am very grateful to have found this group and very proud of everyone associated with it.
Upcoming Dates
JUn 4
Enrichment Center Clinic
4622 Progress Drive
Davenport, IA 52807
6:00-7:00 PM
Facilitator: Kimberly
JUN 18
Enrichment Center Clinic
4622 Progress Drive
Davenport, IA 52807
6:00-7:00 PM
Facilitator: Kimberly
JUL 2
RYC Davenport Clinic
1704 E 54th Street
Davenport, IA 52807
6:00-7:00 PM
Facilitator: Kimberly
jul 16
RYC Davenport Clinic
1704 E 54th Street
Davenport, IA 52807
6:00-7:00 PM
Facilitator: Ali
