MEDA is a nonprofit organization
Dedicated to the Prevention & Treatment of Eating Disorders.
We provide clinical services for individuals and families, educational programs for the community and training for professionals.
We offer a variety of clinical and therapeutic services to support individuals and loved ones through the various stages of their journeys. We provide education about eating disorders and their underlying causes to develop a compassionate community that promotes hopefulness and supports healing.
MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association) is honored to have Lauren Planas run the 2025 Boston Marathon for MEDA this year. All proceeds raised by Lauren’s run will be donated to […]
February is Black History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the profound contributions and resilience of Black individuals throughout history, reflect on the ongoing fight for racial justice, and […]
Join us to Celebrate MEDA’s 30th and share in the power of hope, resilience, and connection! Every step in recovery is a victory, and together we rise above challenges. Let’s uplift one another on this journey and celebrate during an inspirational evening of music and community.
🗓️ Thursday April 3rd | 7pm
🌆 WBUR’s CitySpace | 890 Commonwealth Ave
🍴 Light Bites & Beverages
🎸 Performers
🎫 Tickets available now!
🔗 link in bio
#Medas30th #musicandrecovery #inspiration #community #recoverycommunity #edrecovering #edrecovery #recovery #bostonevent #eventboston #eatingdisorderrecovery
Feb 13
Celebrate hope, resilience, and the power of connection! Every step in recovery is a victory, and together we rise above challenges. Let’s uplift one another on this journey and celebrate during an inspirational evening of music and community.
🗓️ Thursday April 3rd | 7pm
🌆 WBUR’s CitySpace | 890 Commonwealth Ave
🍴 Light Bites & Beverages
🎸 Performers
🎫 Tickets available now!
🔗 link in bio
#Medas30th #musicandrecovery #inspiration #community #recoverycommunity #edrecovering #edrecovery #recovery #bostonevent #eventboston #eatingdisorderrecovery
Feb 6
We know and understand that times are hard for a lot of us right now and so we want to bring more support to our community. 🫂
We hear you, we see you, and now we want to join in space with you on Thursdays (beginning 2/13) at 7pm EST for a general recovery support drop-in group. 🤲
🔗To register, visit the calendar link in our bio.
Please note, MEDA Drop-In Groups are for 18+.
We hope to see you there!
#edrecovery #eatingdisorders #healingincommunity #recovery #support
Feb 5
Join us THIS FRIDAY for our Networking with a Purpose event with Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare, “Neurodivergence and Eating Disorders: Understanding Sensory Dysregulation” presented by Melanie Vann, MA, LPC, NCC (she/her) and Leslie Forrest LCSW (she/her).
This presentation will report lived experience, early identification, assessment tools, prevention, and clinical attunement to the neurodivergent population.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4hzz45s or at the calendar link in our bio!
Hope to see you on Friday!
#edrecovery #neurodivergence #healing #eatingdisordersprofessionals #ceu #eatingdisorderrecovery #eatingdisorders
Feb 4
We’re excited to announce that registration for our 2025 National Conference on Transformational Eating Disorder Treatment and Healing is officially open!
🙌🏽 Join us for two enriching days featuring over 50 speakers, 34 sessions, and the opportunity to earn 13 CE credits. This year, we’ll be at the Framingham Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center.
➡️Early Bird pricing is available now!
🔗 in bio for registration & details
📧 inquiries > conference@medainc.org
We look forward to learning with you!🤓
#medaconference #medaconference2025 #eatingdisorderrecovery #eatingdisordercommunity #healing #eatingdisorderecovery #eatingdisorderprofessionals #ceu #edawareness #eatingdisorderrecovery #antidiet #haes #allfoodsfit #nondietdietitian #eatingdisorders #edrecovery
Jan 30
We are honored that Lauren is fundraising for MEDA running the 2025 Boston Marathon! 🏃🏻♀️
All proceeds raised by Lauren’s run will be donated to MEDA and will support our services for those struggling with eating disorders and their families and provide critical programs to increase access to treatment and services.
To support Lauren’s run, donate at the link in our bio or here: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E334883&id=124
Jan 22
Join us tomorrow for our Networking with a Purpose event with The Renrew Center, “Working with Families That Will Not Participate in Family-Based Therapy (FBT)” presented by Erin Birely, LCPC.
Erin will focus on understanding some causes of FBT resistance, how clinicians can work through this with families, and will offer other modalities when FBT is either not an option or not the best fit.
To register and learn more, head to https://www.medainc.org/event/networking-with-a-purpose-by-the-renfrew-center-2/
Jan 16
Haven’t seen our January Newsletter? Check it out here 👉🏼 https://conta.cc/4acgihR to see this month’s special announcements, resources, events, and current happenings at MEDA. ❤️
Stay updated each month — sign up for our newsletter here! https://bit.ly/42zEFBn
Jan 15
Check out our new blog post, “Understanding and Treating ARFID” by @rogersbehavioralhealth ✍🏼
“ARFID presents in different ways and can develop at any point in life. For some people, a highly selective pattern of eating starts in early childhood, with avoidance of specific foods or new foods, due to texture or taste. This restrictive pattern may make it hard to eat in various social settings or may impact growth and development.”
Read the full post here: https://www.medainc.org/understanding-and-treating-arfid/
Jan 15
Check out this Hope & Inspiration with @ashleybasiri. What an inspiring and powerful conversation!
Jan 14
Are you interested in presenting a poster session at the 2025 National MEDA Conference? The request for proposals is out now! Due Feb 14th 🎤
This year’s conference will be held on May 1 and 2, 2025 at Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference Center.
We are looking forward to reviewing all of the submissions!
See the RFP at the link in our bio.
If you have any questions, contact conference@medainc.org.
Jan 13
Are you looking for more support in a group setting? We still have some openings for our upcoming MEDA group cycle in the following groups:
-Our NEW LGBTQ Group
- Adult Body Image
- Teen Recovery Group
- Recovery on Campus
For group descriptions, please visit our website. If you are interested in joining a group, please fill out our Initial Inquiry Form (link in bio) or email us at info@medainc.org.
Jan 13
Join us next Monday for our Hope & Inspiration Instagram Live event with Ashley Basiri on January 13th as she shares her story.
We hope to see you there! ❤️
#edrecovering #edrecovery #edrecoveryjourney
Jan 10
Check out our new blog post, “Eating Disorder Recovery at Every Size” by @within_health ✍🏼
“Recovering from an eating disorder is hardly ever a straight path. The journey is filled with ups and downs, many of which come from the physical and mental changes that take place during recovery.
One way to help make the process smoother is adopting the view of “body neutrality.” Just as HAES de-emphasizes weight as a measure of health, body neutrality decouples how a body looks from its worth. Instead, body neutrality asks people to consider what their body can do for them and see it simply as a physical vessel and only one part of who they are.”
Read the full post here: https://www.medainc.org/eating-disorder-recovery-at-every-size/
Jan 9
Take a look back - you’ve made it through another year. That alone is an accomplishment! There has been so much to navigate this past year and you did it!
Find some time to reflect on all you’ve learned and gleaned from this past year. Create a little space to center yourself and think about what you’d like to see in the year ahead. Where would you like to go with your recovery? With your self-care? With self-compassion? Drop a comment below 👇 and let us know what’s on your radar for 2025.
Dec 31
Haven’t seen our December Newsletter? Check it out here 👉🏼 https://conta.cc/3D70Yqy to see this month’s special announcements, resources, events, and current happenings at MEDA. ❤️
Stay updated each month — sign up for our newsletter here! https://bit.ly/42zEFBn
Dec 23
Check out our video to learn more about eating disorders and the programs and services offered by MEDA.