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.​

 

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