Multi-service Eating Disorder Association (MEDA)
Location
92 Pearl Street
Newton, MA, 02458Website:
Organization's Mission:
<p>MEDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating. MEDA's mission is to <strong>prevent</strong> the continuing spread of eating disorders through educational awareness and early detection. MEDA serves as a support network and resource for clients, loved ones, clinicians, educators and the general public.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong><span class="boldgreen">M</span></strong>entor the community in its understanding of eating disorders.</li>
<li><strong><span class="boldgreen">E</span></strong>mpower individuals to live free of body, food and weight obsessions.</li>
<li><strong><span class="boldgreen">D</span></strong>evelop eclectic and diversified treatment teams for clients and their loved ones.</li>
<li><strong><span class="boldgreen">A</span></strong>ssist individuals and their loved ones by offering the training and support necessary for recovery.</li>
</ul>
Hours of operation (or meeting times & dates):
<p>Monday - Friday 9:00 - 5:00.Evening groups Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.Free group the first Saturday morning of every month.</p>
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
<p>MEDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating. MEDA's mission is to <strong>prevent</strong> the continuing spread of eating disorders through educational awareness and early detection. MEDA serves as a support network and resource for clients, loved ones, clinicians, educators and the general public.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong><span class="boldgreen">M</span></strong>entor the community in its understanding of eating disorders.</li>
<li><strong><span class="boldgreen">E</span></strong>mpower individuals to live free of body, food and weight obsessions.</li>
<li><strong><span class="boldgreen">D</span></strong>evelop eclectic and diversified treatment teams for clients and their loved ones.</li>
<li><strong><span class="boldgreen">A</span></strong>ssist individuals and their loved ones by offering the training and support necessary for recovery.</li>
</ul>
Contact Person:
Betsy Harris, Office Manager
Scholarships available:
No
Charge for services:
Yes
Vouchers accepted:
No
Transportation provided:
No
Community Meeting Space Available:
Yes
Number of people served each year:
over 1000
Other information:
<p>MEDA envisions a society that accepts all body types, understands the need for a more diversified approach to care and explores alternative means to allow people to fully recover.</p>