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DISCLAIMER: Andrea's Voice Foundation does not endorse or recommend any of the following. We subscribe to the same sorts of disclaimers found on the NEDA and F.E.A.S.T. listings for treatment via research study participation. For even more studies, check out Gurze Books

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SOURCES FOR FREE TREATMENT/SUPPORT:

Eating Disorders Recovery Support, Inc.: Their Teatment Fund is available to all California residents who are in need of financial assistance in order to pursue or continue treatment for an eating disorder.

Kristen Haglund Foundation: Offers grants to individuals in financial need for treatment of eating disorders.

Manna Scholarship Fund: Another Foundation offering scholarship funds for eating disorder treatment.

MentorConnect: The first Global EDs mentoring community where those who are solid in their healing mentor those who are still in the healing process, free of charge.

Moonshadow's Spirit: Offers financial assistance to individuals who are seeking inpatient or partial hospitalization eating disorder programs.

Multi-Service Eating Disorder Association (MEDA): Provides National Phone Consultations to individuals concerned about their eating/exercise behaviors, and to loved ones of those struggling with eating disorders. A clinician who specializes in eating disorders will gather information, discuss questions or concerns and provide referral resources. Call 1-866-343-MEDA to schedule an appointment.

Project HEAL: A non-profit created by three young women intended to offer support for those who want to heal from their eating disorders. Scholarship applications for treatment are available.

STUDIES/RESEARCH:

ClinicalTrials.gov: A registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov gives information about a trial's purpose, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details. This information should be used in conjunction with advice from health care professionals.

Columbia Center for Eating Disorders: Free treatment available. A nationally recognized treatment/research program that conducts research studies on adolescents and adults with Bulimia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity in an effort to better understand these conditions and develop more effective treatments. Adolescent and adult patients who are interested and eligible in the research will receive inpatient or outpatient treatment at no cost. The eligibility criteria for research participation vary from study to study, so interested individuals should contact the clinic to obtain more information. Currently, they are conducting a large study of adolescent girls with Bulimia Nervosa (ages 12 to 18 years) and offering treatment, free of charge, and up to $400 for participation. Call the clinic 212-543-5384 and see the study website for more details.

Johns Hopkins Medical Institution: Check web site for current study opportunities

Stanford University School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry: Check web site for current study opportunities.

For free treatment for women ages 18-35 with disordered eating contact Raquel Friedman at (click here for flyer: Stanford Free Treatment), 650-725-5735 or email rsf1486@stanford.edu (listed 11.20.11)

Study on Anorexia Nervosa and Religious Coping Styles: Katie Rider, a graduate student at Richmont Graduate University, is conducting a study aimed at distinguishing how religious coping methods and views of God's grace affect and interact with Anorexia Nervosa. To participate, please click here.

This study has received approval from the Richmont Graduate University Human Subjects Committee.  Primary investigators for this study are DeAnne Terrell, Ph.D., Dean of Students, Richmont Graduate University, and Katie Rider, BA, Master of Arts in Professional Counseling student, Richmont Graduate University.

For more information, please visit Manna Scholarship Fund and scroll down to "Research Participants Needed" or email Katie Rider or call her at: 678-235-5917.

UNC Medical School Research Opportunities: Although there are various studies available, this link is to one to help COUPLES work together in treatment for Anorexia.

The University of Chicago: Check web site for current study opportunities

The University of Minnesota Eating Disorders Research Program Check web site for current study opportunities

Weill Cornell Medical College researchers are conducting a placebo-controlled trial of a research medication for the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa. To participate you must:

• Have Anorexia Nervosa
• Be 18-55 years old
• Be medically stable enough for outpatient treatment
• Complete interviews and questionnaires

Medical monitoring and study medication will be provided at no cost. The study will take place at the Weill Cornell Medical College's Westchester Campus. Help us learn more about a potential new treatment! Call Melanie at (914) 682-5475. (posted 8.31.11)

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