Who We AreWe are a catalyst for education, prevention, advocacy, and treatment for disordered eating in Western North Carolina. Established in 2004, we mobilize support and resources for individuals and families affected by disordered eating and related body issues. Our aim is to share with you that help is available and recovery from disordered eating is possible. You are not alone.
Immediate ReleaseNC Eating Disorders Bill (HB 758)
Passes 1st Reading! An act to provide that students (grade 7th-12th) and their parents receive information annually about eating disorders to direct the State Board of Education to adopt guidelines on screening program for use by local Boards of Education. Struggling with food and/or exercise? |
Current HappeningsFREE Family Support Group
Saturday, July 20, 2013 10-11:30AM Free for loved ones, partners, and friends 3-Part Educational Series at the YMCAWhy Midlife and Why Now? Unique Challenges of Disordered Eating in Midlife
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 5:30-6:30PM Free community talk by Carolyn McCarter Wood, MDiv, MSW, LCAS at the Woodfin YMCA Full Lives: Panel Discussion from the Experts on Body Image, Recovery, Wellness, and Hope
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 5:30-6:30PM Free community talk by THE Center for Disordered Eating's Speakers' Bureau at the Woodfin YMCA Mastering Mindful Eating
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 5:30-6:30PM Free community talk by Kendra Gaffney, RD, LDN and Michelle Shelfer, RD, LDN at the Woodfin YMCA 4th Annual UNC Asheville Health Fair
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
11AM-2PM Kimmel Arena in the Wilma M. Sherrill Center at UNC Asheville THE Center will exhibit at this student created and run event offered to the Asheville community of all ages to learn and get excited about different dimensions of personal wellness. Voices of Hope
Thursday, September 26, 2013
6:00-8:00PM Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville This panel discussion with experts will answer your questions about Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating Disorder. Open to adults: anyone who is--or has been--struggling with disordered eating, their families, support persons, friends, and peers. Continuing Education:
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297 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801 - 828.337.4685 - thecenternc@gmail.com
