International. 10,000 chapters. Founded 1948. Members use professionally-prepared materials on menu planning, food exchanges, motivation and exercise. Promotes a sensible approach to managing weight as a life choice. Weekly meetings emphasize recognition and support. Newsletter, tools for weight management and chapter development. New chapters may be started by a minimum of four people. Support group locations available online. Dues $26 (USA); $30 (Canada).

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TOPS

4575 S. 5th St.

Milwaukee, WI 53207

Voice: 1-800-932-8677

Website: http://www.tops.org

Verified: 10/24/2011

International. 6500 groups. Founded 1960. A 12-step fellowship of men and women who meet to help one another understand and overcome compulsive eating. Groups and literature for young persons and teens. Monthly magazine, literature and group development guidelines.

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Overeaters Anonymous

P.O. Box 44020

Rio Rancho, NM 87174-4020

Voice: 505-891-2664

Fax: 505-891-4320

Website: http://www.oa.org

E-mail: info@oa.org

Verified: 8/24/2011

National. Founded 1969. Fights size discrimination and provides fat people with the tools for self-empowerment. Public education regarding obesity. Provides a forum for peer support and activism. Dues $15 (includes newsletter), educational materials, group development guidelines and annual convention.

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NAAFA

P.O. Box 4662

Foster City, CA 94404-0662

Voice: 916-558-6880

Website: http://www.naafa.org

Verified: 9/26/2011

International. Founded 1987. 146 affiliated groups worldwide. Founded 1987. 12-Step. Fellowship of men and women who are willing to recover from the disease of food addiction. Primary purpose is to maintain abstinence from sugar, flour and wheat. Pen pals, online chatroom, e-mail loop, phone meetings, conferences, information and referral. Assistance in starting groups. Online listing of local support groups.

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Food Addicts Anonymous

529 NW Prima Vista Blvd., Ste 301A

Port St. Lucie, FL 34983

Voice: 561-967-3871

Fax: 561-967-9815

Website: http://www.foodaddictsanonymous.org

E-mail: faawso@bellsouth.net

Verified: 2/10/2012

International. 700 affiliated groups. Founded 1985. 12-Step. Christ-centered. Support for anyone affected by addictions, as well as their families and friends. Uses 12-steps of A.A. and applies them to the Scriptures. Uses Jesus Christ as the 'higher power'. Supplements involvement in other 12-step groups. Newsletter, group development guidelines and conferences.

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Overcomers Outreach, Inc.

12828 Acheson Dr.

Whittier, CA 90601

Voice: 1-800-310-3001

Website: http://www.overcomersoutreach.org

E-mail: info@overcomersoutreach.org

Verified: 8/2/2011

International. 500 affiliated groups. Founded 1985. 12-Step. Fellowship to share experience, strength and hope in order to help themselves and others who suffer from the self-destruction of compulsive eating. The H.O.W. Consept (Honesty, Open-mindedness and Willingness) groups use a food plan which includes an abstinence of sugar, flour and quantity. Meetings, literature and structure to help sufferers of all manifestations of compulsive eating help themselves. No dues or fees.

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Compulsive Eaters Anonymous-H.O.W.

5500 E. Atherton St., Suite 227-B

Long Beach, CA 90815-4017

Voice: 562-342-9344 (Mon.-Fri., 9am-1pm PST)

Website: http://www.ceahow.org

E-mail: gso@ceahow.org

Verified: 10/17/2011

National. 6 affiliated chapters. 12-Step. Recovery program for men and women recovering from all forms of eating and body image addictions. Includes anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, overeating, exercise bulimics, etc. Focuses on internal growth and reclaiming bodies rather than weight or appearance.

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Eating Addictions Anonymous

P.O. Box 8151

Silver Spring, MD 20907-8151

Voice: 202-882-6528

Website: http://www.eatingaddictionsanonymous.org

E-mail: 12n12@tidalwave.net

Verified: 11/22/2011

International. Founded 2000. Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their eating disorders. Focuses on the solution; not the problem. Endorses sound nutrition. Pen pals, phone support, literature, information and referrals. Assistance in starting groups. Offers local support group referrals online.

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General Service Board of Eating Disorders Anonymous

P.O. Box 55876

Phoenix, AZ 85078-5876

Website: http://www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org

E-mail: info@eatingdisordersanonymous.org

Verified: 9/26/2011

International. Founded 1998. 12-Step. Fellowship addressing all forms of food addiction, e.g. undereating, overeating and bulimia through purging and/or exercise. FA members are all ages and walks of life. Literature, phone support, assistance in starting new groups and online listing of meetings.

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Food Addicts In Recovery Anonymous

400 West Cummings Park, Suite 1700

Woburn, MA 01801

Voice: 781-932-6300

Fax: 781-932-6322

Website: http://www.foodaddicts.org

E-mail: fa@foodaddicts.org

Verified: 9/12/2011

International. Founded 1979. Network of recovering alcoholic women in religious orders. Helps Roman Catholic women who are, or have been, members of religious orders and are alcohol or chemically dependent, compulsive eaters, compulsive gamblers, etc. Information, referrals, assistance in meeting other members, phone support, conferences, retreats and e-mail support.

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ICAP

7777 Lake St. Ste. 115

River Forest, IL 60305-1734

Voice: 708-488-9770

Fax: 708-488-9774

E-mail: icapsrs@sbcglobal.net

Verified: 9/12/2011

12-Step. International. 50 chapters. 12-Step. Spiritual recovery group for anyone seeking a solution for any kind of addiction, problem or behavior. Families and friends welcome. Face-to-face and telephone meetings available. For information visit website and click on the 'Meetings' tab or 'Contact Us' tab. Free 'How To Begin...' guides and 'Start A Group' kit can be downloaded from the website.

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R.A. Universal Services

P.O. Box 1212

East Northport, NY 11731

Website: http://www.r-a.org

E-mail: ra@r-a.org

Verified: 2/1/2012

Online. 450 members. Founded 2002. Forum for those in a 12-step program who want to reconcile the teachings of Buddhism with the 12-steps of recovery.

Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/12foldpath

E-mail: 12foldpath-owner@yahoogroups.com

Verified: 9/16/2011

Online. 1500+ members. Founded 2006. Provides support for people who have chosen the Intuitive Eating (non-diet) approach to overcoming emotional over-eating and destructive dieting.

Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/intuitiveeating_support

E-mail: intuitiveeating-support-owner@yahoogroups.com

Verified: 9/26/2011

12-Step. International. Founded 2003. Mutual support for all addictions including alcohol, drugs, food, sex, smoking and gambling.

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AAA World GSO

40 Wickstead Way

Thornhill, ON, CANADA L3T 5E4

Voice: 416-657-7771

Website: http://alladdictionsanonymous.org

E-mail: info@alladdictionsanonymous.org

Verified: 8/2/2011

12-Step. Christian-based. Support for individuals who desire freedom from any addiction including alcohol, drugs, sex, smoking, gambling, overeating, co-dependency, etc.

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LDS Family Services

724 East 2100 South, Ste B

Salt Lake City, UT 84106

Voice: 801-487-0499

Website: http://www.providentliving.org

Verified: 11/22/2011