Every year, National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) serves as a crucial time to shed light on the realities of eating disorders, challenge stigma, and promote healing. Taking place in the last week of February, NEDAW is dedicated to education, advocacy, and fostering a supportive community for those affected by eating disorders. At Haven of Hope Eating Disorder Care Center, we stand with individuals and families navigating these challenges and emphasize the importance of compassionate, specialized treatment.
NEDAW is an initiative led by organizations like the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) to spread awareness about eating disorders, highlight the importance of early intervention, and ensure that those struggling know they are not alone. The week is filled with educational events, online campaigns, and community activities aimed at increasing knowledge about eating disorders, their impact, and the resources available for recovery.
Eating disorders affect millions of individuals across all backgrounds, yet they remain widely misunderstood. Conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) are not simply about food or weight—they are complex mental health conditions that require professional treatment. By raising awareness, we can help dismantle harmful stereotypes, encourage open conversations, and ensure those in need receive timely and effective care.
At Haven of Hope Eating Disorder Care Center, we specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based residential treatment for adult women (18+) who struggle with eating disorders. Our unique residential program offers around-the-clock care in a safe and supportive environment.
We are proud to be the only eating disorder treatment program in the world that is based on the Internal Family Systems (IFS) approach. IFS explores and respects all parts that make up a human’s individuality and understands parts get into extreme roles, such as eating disorders, for good reason with positive intent underneath the destructive method used. Rather than rejecting this part of themselves, our goal is to help individuals relate to their parts in a way that allows for transformation and long-term healing.
We offer specialized care for:
Whether you are personally affected by an eating disorder or want to support the cause, there are many ways to participate in NEDAW:
If you or a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder, know that help is available. Recovery is possible, and seeking treatment is the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. At Haven of Hope Eating Disorder Care Center, we are here to support you every step of the way. This National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, let’s continue to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and foster a community of healing and hope.
If you need support, reach out to us today to learn more about our programs and how we can help.
