Eating Disorders Resource Center

EDRC is a place where you will feel heard, seen, empowered, and truly cared for. Janice, the founder, leads with kindness and an unwavering commitment to ensuring that anyone struggling with an eating disorder has access to the resources, tools, and treatment they need. No matter the challenges you face, EDRC will support you every step of the way.

As a leader in eating disorder outreach and education, Janice connects with top experts across the country to facilitate trainings that equip healthcare providers, educators, and organizations with the knowledge to offer comprehensive support.

She also understands the profound impact eating disorders have—not just on those battling them, but on their loved ones as well. That’s why she provides dedicated support groups for individuals in recovery as well as for families and caregivers.

What sets EDRC apart is its heart. This organization doesn’t just provide resources—it fosters a community of care, compassion, and advocacy. Their mission isn’t just about raising awareness; it’s about making a real, lasting difference.

If you or someone you love is battling an eating disorder, EDRC will stand by you. If you are a healthcare provider or part of an organization seeking education and guidance, EDRC is here to help. With Janice leading the way, you can trust that the support you receive will be both compassionate and of the highest quality.

Incredible community of people who are deeply passionate and innovative. Nothing but positive feelings and experiences with this team.

This resource center has been a boon to the Bay area since it began almost 20 years ago I think. We are lucky to have this available to the many in need our community.

The EDRC is such an amazing organization. Through volunteering with them I have gained so many useful skills including communication, outreach, and public speaking. I have been able to help so many people who struggle with eating disorders and give them resources and information. I love connecting with the community and volunteering with so many wonderful people!

EDRC is a 5 star eating disorder support system, educational program and all around helpful place where people who are suffering from eating disorders and their families can find important information and support. The service they provide for the general public as well as other professionals in the field is a life saver.
Janice and her volunteers are a critical part of the eating disorder community which is reflected in the true recovery of
their clients.

EDRC is an incredible resource that I have both personally benefitted from (many people on my college campus struggle with disordered eating, and the comprehensive list of providers/services in the area is so helpful!) and enjoyed giving back to as a volunteer!

EDRD provides such amazing services and support to individuals, families and clinicians in our community. Additionally, EDRC actively advocates for Eating Disorder Services and Care for clients as well as provides education to the community and to professionals working with Eating Disorders. We are so lucky to have them in our backyard!

I have trusted and respected this non-profit for decades now. They offer SO much service. Amongst the services they offer which is SO important is an online referral resource on their website. I have referred SO many people to this resource -- people who are looking for therapists, physicians, nutritionists who are all experts treating eating disorders. EDRC has developed personal relationships with those to whom they refer, so that we can trust the validity of those on the list. EDRC checks on and updates information every year so as to make sure the referral details are accurate. This organization is trustworthy and filled with love and integrity, I absolutely give them 5 stars!

As a professional in eating disorder treatment and recovery, I highly endorse and value EDRC (Eating Disorders Resource Center). This is a trusted resource for exceptional community education, advocacy and mentorship. Under Janice Bremis' leadership, EDRC effectively raises awareness and reduces stigma about eating disorders through outreach programs and workshops.

EDRC's free support groups for those struggling and their caregivers provide essential support, fostering a compassionate and informed community. Their dedication to connecting individuals and families with the right resources in the community is another invaluable service they provide. EDRC is a beacon of hope for those struggling in the San Francisco Bay Area. Their work is a testament to their unwavering commitment to our community's well-being.

Our library district partners with this impactful group. We appreciate their amazing work with youth in our community and are honored to to work with them to encourage positive self image through the annual Be You tiful YOU contest that showcases the creativity and heart of teens throughout our county! Thank YOU!

EDRC has saved my life so many times I can't count!! Just having listening Ears" and not quizzical ones , non-stop They offer support and They'll go out of their way to help it's warranted.

Put plain and simple, EDRC FOLK CARE...about all come to them

For me? Janice BREMIS is a gift from heavens. I truly am not sure I'd be alive writing, today withiut her

EDRC is an amazing resource center for eating disorders. As a professional in the field I simply cannot recommend them enough as a community resource. We have worked with them for well over a decade and have seen them help countless individuals and families. The work they do in the community for eating disorders is so needed and Janice who is at the helm is a joy to work with. This place not only supports individual and families who suffer from ED issues but support the clinics and providers in the community as well. Bravo EDRC, Bravo.

I have had the pleasure of collaborating with EDRCSV for many years in supporting humans struggling with eating disorders to find treatment that is appropriate and compassionate to their unique journey. EDRC serves as an accessible and supportive resource to anyone in the community and across the country looking for resources and free support groups for themselves or their loved ones. The founder, Janice Bremis, works tirelessly to advocate for access to treatment both on an individual level with callers as well as on a larger scale in partnering with advocates, experts, and local politicians to bring awareness to this very important and often deadly mental health issue. EDRC offers so many unique supports including their online database of vetted professionals, free support groups and an annual BeYOUtiful contest for youth. I have no doubt many lives have been saved due to the work of EDRC.

I had the honor of engaging in an enlightening session with the Eating Disorder Resource Center (EDRC), where we delved into crucial topics that hold immense significance. The experience was nothing short of enriching.

Our discussion encompassed various themes, and delving into the complexities of ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) was particularly meaningful. It was a privilege to share insights and foster a deeper understanding of this condition, especially for those encountering it for the first time.

The team at EDRC orchestrated an incredibly collaborative environment, allowing for an engaging and fruitful exchange. Their dedication to advocating for individuals affected by eating disorders is truly commendable. I'm very grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a vital dialogue and commend EDRC for their unwavering commitment to fostering education and support in the realm of eating disorders.

Thank you to EDRC for the privilege of being part of this impactful initiative. Here's to continued strides in raising awareness and providing invaluable resources for those in need.

Warm regards,
Eva Maria Trujillo Chi Vacuan
Founder and Medical Director Nuevo Comenzar
MD, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist

EDRC provides invaluable connections to many people and their families. My family have worked with NAMI Santa Clara County for many years, and it is very good to see EDRC and NAMI working together to help people with eating disorders and mental illness. The latest Newsletter article about the Silicon Valley NAMI Walk was a wonderful example of teamwork. Thank you Janice and everyone.

EDRC commitment to raising awareness about the complexities of eating disorders is truly commendable. By fostering a community of understanding, they empower individuals to seek help, find hope, and embark on a journey towards recovery. The impact they have on countless lives is immeasurable, and their work continues to be a beacon of light in the field of mental health.

The EDRC was a resource for me as a teenager and I'm so happy to see it continue to thrive as a Bay Area non-profit. They organize and provide thoughtful and necessary resources to our community. They have a fantastic leadership team and are well-run.

The EDRC is a great resource for those suffering thru eating disorders, both patients and their loved ones. As the parent of two children who suffered from anorexia, I know the value of such support to help one get thru unthinkably difficult times. Eating disorders are all too often suffered in silence - the EDRC helps break this silence so people can get help.

We volunteer for the EDRC as hosts of weekly on-line support groups for the family and loved ones of victims of eating disorders. These groups attract people from all across the country as they provide a safe place to share experiences and get support from a group of peers. They are immensely helpful.

I am so thankful for EDRC . My 9 years old suddenly refused solid food this summer. We saw the doctors but no clue . EDRC helped me at the very beginning to help my family go through the dark moment . They have lots of recourse and is expert in ED. The information letter I received from them actually pointed the correct direction for my kid. With their help, my kid met the doctor and received treatment in less than 2 month . Now she is recovering about 60%-70% and we are happy for that .

EDRC provides invaluable resources, education, and assistance to our community. For the individuals and families affected by eating disorders the EDRC provides a lifeline. I'm grateful to have EDRC as a resource to our community.

I struggled with anorexia and bulimia for many years as a young lady. Thanks in huge part to the Edrc, I’m Happy to report I am Ed recovery 8 years this last May. Once I decided to seek help, the Edrc was one of the first supports I found. The weekly meetings were such a safe and healing place for my recovery to begin. I have a daughter now and She will be two in December. I continue to commit to Ed recovery and body positivity now for her too! I want to help create a new generation of girls who feel more at home in their bodies from the beginning! I will forever be thankful to the Edrc for their part in why I’m where I am today. I don’t know where I’d be right now if it wasn’t for the support I found. The work they continue to do is so vital and important!

EDRC is an incredible organization. I am a volunteer here and am constantly in awe of how attentive all the staff members are to both volunteers and patients. Everyone I have met that works at EDRC is kind, understanding, genuine, and very well informed about eating disorders. The staff is very understanding of all components of the illness, and non-judgmental. I volunteer here because I feel like EDRC is such a safe space for me.

Moreover, the staff is experienced and is very very reliable. I witness them constantly take up opportunities to offer help for free and to advocate for eating disorders.

I am very proud to be a part of EDRC.

Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC) provides invaluable outreach, resources, education, and assistance to those treating eating disorders and those affected by eating disorders and their families. I'm grateful to have EDRC as a resource!

EDRC is an amazing place. We have known them for almost two decades and had the fortune to work with them and refer many clients to them. Their dedication, passion and commitment to eating disorders is outstanding. There are not many non profits around that still provide clinical support services EDRC does! This place is a rarity in the field and deserves the utmost support from the community.

EDRC has been an incredible resource for my patients and my program, helping provide teaching materials to our residents, while also working overtime to find culturally appropriate and specific resources for our diverse clinic patients living with eating disorders. I am grateful for their service!

edrc helped me and my family understand and deal with our daughter's eating disorder, which helped in her ultimate recovery

EDRC has been super helpful in connecting me to community resources and support. I am a high school social worker and EDRC has really supported my work with students and families. EDRC collaborated with me to help find the correct resources for a family I was supporting. EDRC's entire team is QUICK to respond and puts 100% into their work. It shows they care and want to get their supports out to people. They are also very willing to work with our school, to provide education to our students in a variety of ways. I'm grateful for their program and for their staff!

I discovered the EDRC Support Group for friends and family when I first learned of a beloved granddaughter's diagnosis with anorexia. I was lost in a sea of non-information, and her parents, who live several states away from me, were so immersed and submerged by the reality of their very ill daughter, they were unable to share much with me and they were learning as well. Your weekly ZOOM support group became informational support for me as well as emotional support as I dealt with my feelings of isolation and found needed intimacy in the sharing that unfolded. I looked forward to the weekly meetings, and felt very close to and trusted by others in the group. I learned how to be a more useful and supportive grandmother to my granddaughter, rather than a worrying and questioning nuisance to her family. Each Saturday morning was a blessing, as I felt part of everyone's ED troubles, and felt comfortable sharing my own. I've never experienced a ZOOM activity that felt so honest and real. I sincerely thank EDRC and the others who shared their stories with me on the calls.

My family and I have been struggling for many months to find adequate support and guidance for a very difficult course of bulimia that my younger sister is experiencing. The incredible team that we worked with on a weekly basis was knowledgeable, compassionate, and extremely helpful in our efforts to help my sister. I cannot say enough good about this team of people, most specifically Janice who has been a force and a light for us. It is a true gift to be told “we can help you” when at every corner professionals and institutions have said “that is too difficult for us to treat.” The journey to recovery is a long one, but I feel we are finally on the right path.

EDRC has not only helped me, they have helped my family tremendously. As someone who is in recovery for Eating Disorders (ED), it was very difficult on both my family and I in the beginning partly because they had no idea how to best support me…and neither did I to be honest. Constantly feeling like I had to explain myself and like my parents didn’t understand/where actually causing more harm was starting to put a larger strain on our relationship. Because of EDRC, my parents were able to find both resources and support for THEM in their journey of processing what was going on with me. Finally, I was able to focus on my own recovery and they were able to focus on theirs as well. The parent support group was the greatest help to them as they were able to connect with other parents of those with ED. Now, 9 years later, my parents and I have a wonderful relationship, I have maintained continuous recovery, and I can honestly say EDRC had a huge part of it all.

I feel that the Eating Disorder Resource Center is an invaluable resource to your or your loved one's recovery. The services they have provided, the knowledgeable staff, and the support throughout our journey has been immeasurable. It has been six months since our family started ours and EDRC is still involved. Janice has provided me with confidence and support with decisions regarding my daughter's treatment and happy to say we are progressing. This is a marathon not a sprint and having EDRC behind me gives me piece of mind.

E. Barrera

EDRC was the first organization that I reached out to when my child was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervousa. From the very moment that I spoke with her, Janice was a godsend. She offered to help in any way she could, put me in touch with other parents and recommended countless resources one of which was the free parent/caregiver support group that EDRC runs. TIme and time again I have reached out to Janice and others at EDRC and never once have they turned me away. Always willing to help, share their experience and/or lend an ear, they are dedicated and passionate about serving others and, go out of their way to help anyone and everyone (including parents/caregivers/family) affected by an eating disorder. The parent/caregiver support group that they run has been a tremendous resource connecting families with veteran parents who share their experience and advice. In addition, the support group has guest speakers who are experts in the field which helps keep families educated about the latest research and equips us with strategies to help our loved ones. While it has been devastating coping with a loved one with an eating disorder, this organization has connected me with the best of humanity. Never have I encountered so many people willing to help and support one another, give their time and share resources. Inspired by the work that they do, I am proud to now participate as a volunteer for this invaluable organization.

I work in the mental health field as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. EDRC has been incredibly helpful and supportive! They have provided trainings for us at Christian Counseling Center to help us better understand the complex nature of eating disorders and to help us get our clients the help they need. Janice was also so generous with her time, taking the time to speak with me individually. She very kindly shared a number of resources, referrals, and tools to help me support my clients. I am so thankful for EDRC and the amazing work they do!

I came across EDRC during my greatest time of need. After discovering a diagnosis of AN for my child I felt alone, isolated, scared and confused. My mind was going in all different directions. I thought all I needed to do was to get help for my child. Little did I know I would need help/support to deal with this eating disorder as well. When I started attending the free Family/Caregiver Support Group for Loved Ones with Eating Disorders I felt like I was thrown a life raft. I found solace in the weekly meetings and, the friends I made through it. Education and information can only go so far - it was the personal support, connection, advice, and mutual understanding that was transforming. It gave me a forum of other caregivers that could understand and were coping with the same types of situations. We could identify with what we were each experiencing (or had experienced) and provide genuine advice, resources, comfort and support. Even more so, this group educated me on countless things (I would not have learned from a book) and helped me become more confident in dealing with the eating disorder. Speaking with other parents who had been through it, they gave me hope when I felt my most defeated, and for this I will forever be grateful. Armed with this empowerment, support and hope it made me a better parent and caregiver to my child in our fight against Anorexia Nervosa. It made me realize that there is no one size fits all in terms of treatment and made me aware of things that can only be learned from those sharing from a lived experience perspective. Furthermore, it made me realize that as much as I wanted it to be, the journey toward recovery was not a linear one and that there would be peaks and valleys along the way. I could manage them though with the support of this group. In addition, EDRC provided guest speakers in their Ask the Experts series that were experts in the eating disorder field that could help educate the group and answer questions. This has been invaluable. EDRC has been a tremendous resource in countless ways. Always, willing to help in any way possible, provide resources and lend an empathetic, kind ear – the people that work and volunteer for this organization go above and beyond. Never give up hope for your loved one because recovery is possible, it won’t be an easy journey, but this organization is here to help you in any way they can on that journey toward recovery.

I discovered EDRC through the "Be Beautiful" Contest flyer in our Local library. I was looking to volunteer in something that was more near to me, other than the school volunteering, something that would resonate and would be more personal. When I discovered EDRC, I immediately knew this is the place, having suffered from ED for many years and being able to overcome it , this was a cause that was near to my heart. Mental health plays an important role in my life, and I know how important it is having the right resources and support to be able to help the loved ones that suffer from any mental health issue. I feel very blessed to be able to volunteer in such a wonderful cause. I am so thankful that many families and sufferers from ED have such a wonderful team that are doing all what is in their hands to find support and treatment, also educating and raising awareness.

I reached out to EDRC for advice on starting a caregiver support group in my state. I received emails from several individuals willing to help me and give advice. I was very appreciative of their support!

Excellent organization for providing individuals and families with up-to-date trainings, support, and local treatment resources!

I am so thankful for the support and guidance I got from the EDRC.

Having recently realized that my eating disorder was getting so bad that it was endangering my health, i became frightened and felt alone with no one to talk to who understood.

I began seeking help from multiple sources but ended up lost in a maze, being bounced around between insurance departments, government agencies and affiliates, various treatment centers, and clinicians. I was exhausted and discouraged.

Then I found the EDRC online. I called and Janice answered. Right away i could tell she REALLY cared, and she ended up giving me some amazing resources and explaining some pretty complex things to me so i understood how to navigate the system and better advocate for myself.

Armed with new support and knowledge, I got my second wind and redoubled my efforts to find help! I gained tremendous strength from knowing i was no longer alone in my situation.

Thanks to extensive personal correspondence with the EDRC , It looks like I will finally be able to get insurance to cover most (if not all ) of the cost of a local Residential or Intensive Outpatient ED Program! No small feat, as i'm sure some reading this already know firsthand.

It scares me to think of where i might be had i not found the EDRC when I did.


I will be forever grateful to the kind and capable people who make up the EDRC!

Karyn C.

Thank goodness for EDRC! We found out our daughter was bulimic about a month ago. After the shock, sadness and despair, I started calling around and googling eating disorder help. I called one facility that was booked for six months out. The receptionist recommended calling EDRC which was the "center of all things" for eating disorders. She said they had many resources and could point us in the right direction to get started. I immediately called them and Janice answered the phone. She was kind and helpful, and went above and beyond to offer suggestions of where to start. She helped us find family support, individual support for our daughter, and even offered to have us call back to chat if feeling frustrated or needed someone to talk to. She opened up to us on why she works at EDRC and you could feel how motivated she was to really help people and girls with eating disorders. After hanging up with Janice, she sent follow up emails with additional resources. Our family is so grateful that we were able to get help at EDRC. Thank you Janice and everyone at EDRC!

I am a mother of a 13 year old who became very, very ill with an eating disorder earlier this year. I felt so isolated, hopeless, alone, lost, scared…. A friend connected me with Janise Bremis and her wonderful organization that truly saved my life! Nancy, the supper group leader, reached out and connected me with their weekly support group, where I could cry, talk about my fear, ask questions, get advice, and get many shoulders to lean on from real people who knew my pain, knew my fear, and had walked the path I was facing! Also, I was connected with a veteran parent, who gave me individual time, as much as I needed, to talk, cry, and get help, understanding, love, and support!
And Janis….. She always picked up the phone when I called for advice, for help, with a million questions! She always seem to manage to find time for me no matter how much time I needed, and how many calls I made to her! Since I live in Texas now, and not in California anymore, I have never met Janis in person, yet I feel that Janis, Nancy, and my support group parents are family! They truly saved my life and are continuing to do so, through the most important battle of my life, saving the life of my precious child! Thank you Janis, thank you Nancy, thank you EDRC!!! Joanna Temkova

EDRC has done a presentation for my center and the information shared to our therapists gave us a greater understanding of how to best serve our community and our clients who are going through eating disorders. EDRC will always be a great resource for us.

Youth Community Service, invited EDRC to make a presentation about Eating Disorders, body image and youth culture. Janice (the founder) and several student volunteers prepared and delivered a wonderfully thoughtful and engaging learning opportunity, filled to the brim with knowledge, insights and lived experiences. The student volunteers were well prepared and excellent peer leaders, they facilitated the presentation and group activity, and managed to create a engaging environment, despite being on Zoom. The whole process of working with EDRC was wonderful, EDRC is a great resource in our community.

A huge thank you to the EDRC!! The EDRC is a wonderful organization--they have been so supportive of our research here at Stanford/Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, and have gone out of their way countless times to help us spread the word about our studies and promote our research. We are very grateful to be able to partner with them, and for all of their support and advocacy of our work. They have been so kind to take such time and care to help us. We are so thankful to be able to work with the EDRC!

I stumbled upon this non-profit during a web search in a frantic attempt to find help with my child's recent diagnosis. The founder, Janice, responded immediately. After a quick exchange of information Janice set out in many directions with her extensive network of experts. Over the course of a few hours to a couple of days, email suggestions rolled in. Due to Janice's help we were able to secure a meeting with experts that has led us down a promising path.

I attended a lecture and Q&A hosted by Janice Bremis, the director of EDRC, about eating disorders and how it could impact you throughout your lifetime. Throughout her lecture, she shared her own personal struggles with it, and while she was frank, she was also encouraging and even uplifting in some ways. She was very willing to go in depth with each of our questions and I thought her readiness to give us her contact information if we ever wanted to reach out felt very meaningful. As a teenager especially, I thought the way she spoke to us, candidly and respectfully, reflected her sort of willingness to understand us and empathize. It meant a lot and I left feeling reassured and knowing a lot more about eating disorders.

I had been a participant during one of Janice's Q&As and I was very inspired by the passion and commitment towards reducing the stigma of eating disorders. I definitely feel that the EDRC is a great step forwards for many troubled youth of the generation and will prove to be a fantastic resource for people to fall back to.

Janice from EDRC shared her experience with us about her past eating disorder. She shared her mental health journey with us. She is very kind and inviting. She really left us feeling like we can approach her if we needed help with anything. She did a great job with spreading awareness. She is an awesome example of how to help others with these issues.

Janice from EDRC is very informative. She shared her experience with eating disorders with us. She is very inspiring. She is very knowledgeable about mental health. She informed us about how to identify and help others who might be battling it. We are very grateful for her story. I am glad to have met her.

Janice from EDRC was an incredible an outstanding speaker. Her energy was very comforting and kind, I’m glad she came and discussed with us. She visited our High school, Evergreen Valley High School and was kind enough to participate in a joint club session about cooking and what eating disorders are. I really appreciated her personal stories and her thoughts, it was very compassionate and showed how everyone can deal with these issues.

Janice from the EDRC is an incredibly sweet and understanding person! She spoke at a meeting for my school's mental health awareness club where she explained the various types of eating disorders, their symptoms, and the impact they can have on a person. I truly know a lot more now than I did before the meeting and I was able to learn the different causes of an eating disorder and how they correlate with mental health issues as well.

We were also able to listen to Janice's story of how she began the EDRC and her passion for the organization shined! She truly emphasized the importance of being a positive individual and supporting those who need it.

I really appreciated Janice being able to join the meeting! She helped us understand everything there is to eating disorders and how to support those who are struggling with one. Janice did an amazing job at showing what the EDRC stands for and how they are genuinely passionate in helping anyone who needs it!

Janice from the EDRC is such a friendly and inspiring person! She offered to speak at our high school to teach us about the truth of eating disorders and how we support those struggling. She is passionate about eating disorder education and well knowledgeable in this field! The members of this nonprofit are all very welcoming and will go out of their way to help someone in need.

Janice collaborated with my school's mental health club and did a Q & A session with the members of our club. She explained the different types of eating disorders, how to help others going through them, and more! She was very kind in sharing her own experiences and it was amazing that she took the time to join us!

Janice, from the EDRC, was incredibly helpful in explaining the basics of eating disorders. Through her experiences, she gave supportive and useful mechanisms to aid someone who is struggling with an eating disorder. Her story was admirable, and the knowledge she shared was very informative!

Janice is the best! So sweet and very helpful. She taught me and others about the importance of awareness of eating disorders.

This nonprofit helped present at our high school club meeting and educated our members on eating disorders and methods in which we can help those struggling with this disease. We had a very informative and interesting speaker who took the time to answer everyone’s questions!

There are few non-profits that truly save and change lives. EDRC has done that for our family!

With the devastating diagnosis of anorexia nervosa and our child's life on the brink, we were scared, overwhelmed and utterly ignorant of the disorder and our treatment options and what laid ahead.

Janice Bremis and her tireless staff (mostly comprised of dedicated, passionate volunteers) connected us to the appropriate resources to start our daughter's recovery. They were the encouraging and calming voices that keep our heads together in the early days of treatment.

No longer in critical health, my daughter is still reaping the benefits of EDRC through volunteering. Janice makes great efforts in staying connected with her eating disorder families and incorporating her eating disorder clients into her volunteer program if they desire. Janice has an innate understanding of the value of volunteering for her clients as a way to further their healing from this illness.

We cannot say enough about the importance of EDRC; it has made an impact on our daughter's life and recovery, and we are forever grateful.

The groups that EDRC fosters have been critical to my recovery from a severe anorexic mindset. The environment of compassion and understanding have encouraged me to open up and share, confident that I will be received as a fellow on the recovery road. I have not arrived at the destination, but I have come a long way. Every area of life is better--relationships, body and mental attitudes.

Thank you.

The EDRC is a terrific resource for patients, families, and loved ones seeking resources and support. This organization does a fantastic job compiling information, resources, treatment options, and referral sources. Additionally, the EDRC’s focus on community engagement and advocacy is commendable. Janice and her team’s tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed. Thank you EDRC for providing an invaluable resource to our community!

This is an incredibly helpful service that has changed my life for the better. I have previously been through so many treatment options that didn't work for more than a month, but the groups that EDRC provides and the services that they are willing to help with, along with the kindeness of the people there, have truly been life changing for me.

This support system is healing in every sense of the word. It’s a safe place for others to be vulnerable and experience inspiration and change.

EDRC is a phenomenal organization with amazing, hardworking and passionate team members. I have worked closely with Janice Bremis and the team at EDRC and they are a much needed resource for my hospital case managers and patients, clients and loved ones. I am so grateful to have a resource like them in the area and appreciate all that they do. Thank you EDRC for all that you do, for brining awareness to a much needed area and for understanding the importance of treatment for eating disorders.

I have never experienced a more passionate and caring team like the one at EDRC. Janice Bremis and her team at EDRC are extremely knowledgeable and champions in bringing awareness, education on eating disorders to individuals communities and professional. ESRC has a wealth of understanding in providing resources and are true advocates for those who struggle with eating disorders. Thank you EDRC!!

EDRC has been a valuable eating disorder training hub and resource for partner agencies. We have benefited by being equipped with clinical tools to better screen and treat clients with eating disorders. EDRC is also a special place for upcoming professionals to grow and be leaders in the community. We were fortunate to have a previous EDRC volunteer use their professional and social work skills when they intern at my agency.

We,Catholic Charities of Santa Clara county, were offered an opportunity to receive training on Eating Disorders 101. We we are able to set this up and we were treated to a fantastic training provided by Brianna. I can recommend strong enough the Eating Disorders Resource center. As providers, parents, spouses, and friends it is imperative that we learn as much about eating disorders as possible.

The EDRC has been an overwhelming source of support and camaraderie as I've learned to face my eating disorder. The staff is incredibly helpful and welcoming, and they provide a safe environment where I can explore my thoughts and behaviors without fear of judgment. Their support has helped me develop self-compassion and has furthered my recovery journey.

Thank you for letting me part of your beautiful and powerful organization. I truly enjoyed what I did every week and this volunteer made me learn a lot of new things. Every week, I couldn't wait for volunteer and being able to be the actual person to organize the writing contest was very exciting and new for me.

A huge thank you to ERDC and Janice in particular. She has worked and advocated tirelessly to get much needed help for our daughter. Janice's understanding of the illness along with her awareness of available resources have been invaluable to us. I cannot say enough about this support. Assistance for our daughter has been enlightening, encouraging, and consistent. Thank you for your ongoing resourcefulness!



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The EDRC provides many wonderful local support groups in the Bay Area. Not only do they make the groups possible, but they help individuals seek support at all different levels of care. They have stood by my side and supported me as I have tried to get MediCal (California’s Medicaid) to cover higher levels of care. Without their support I would not have gotten this far along in the process of fighting to get the treatment I need.

I would like to thank Janice Bremis and Jocelyn Lin for assisting the Stanford - O'Connor Family Medicine Residents Program, noon time Behavioral Science lecture series. Cindy's personal story touch everyone in the audience and Dr. Wong's lecture provided practical information for the residents to implement.

Once again, thank you so much for all you do at EDRC!

Frances Respicio, LCSW
Stanford Healthcare - O'Connor Family Medicine Residency Program

The EDRC is a pillar in the Los Gatos Community for providing resources and care for those afflicted and struggling with Eating Disorders and Mental Health Issues. Janice Bremis the founder, is a compassionate, dedicated human being who is committed to provide the latest up to date treatment resources for individuals and their families.
I have been honored to be involved with the EDRC!

EDRC goes above and beyond to provide resources to the community about eating disorders. They are a wonderful partner in outreach efforts to build awareness and understanding. We plan to continue working with them as much as possible.
Lynn Slawsky
Executive Director
ANAD (National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders)

Excellent leadership and a cause that needs increasing attention. Eating disorders are serious and people experiencing them should receive appropriate treatment. Stigma often keeps people away from receiving care for these disorders. Education and support are effective ways to combat stigma and encourage people to seek the care they need. This organization is small, strong, and makes a valuable contribution to our community.

I've struggled with having an eating disorder for most of my life. It wasn't until recently that I began on the journey of recovery. It was difficult to seek help not being under anyone's health insurance once I was 18. Even when I qualified for state insurance navigating the system was discouraging, like I had to have something really wrong with me in order to justify an ounce of help.

At the EDRC I never had to worry about whether or not this support in my recovery would be available to me or not because it's free! It is truly a huge weight lifted off my shoulders, which allows me to focus on my disorder. I have always felt safe and respected at the EDRC meetings and gain so much validity and connection from sharing my struggles and listening to others. Isolation is the number one contributor to the progression of my disorder, which is why I value this group so greatly.

Attending the meetings frequently gives me a sense of support that I can feel throughout the week in between sessions. And it was so empowering for me to have a few good weeks in a row like I could see and feel my progress more than I ever had trying to heal on my own.

The staff of the program are kind and empathetic, providing a safe place to speak openly about what I deal with. In addition, they shared a variety of resources to support recovery, things like mindfulness exercises, worksheets, and reading materials.

To sum it up I experienced a surge in my recovery because of the EDRC's support services.

I went to EDRC of Los Gatos a few months ago in desperate need of help with my eating disorder. As a 62-year-old woman, I was finding it extremely difficult to find places that would treat women in my age group.

The staff at EDRC found a contact person at the Santa Clara County Mental Health Department who then referred me to Asian American Recovery Services in San Jose.

Two young members of staff there found a way for me to get treatment services at Cielo House in San Jose, which provides treatment for older women and is run by a marvelous treatment team.

After many months of searching, I am now able to get the treatment I need. The people at EDRC of Los Gatos are serious about helping older women to find the exact type of help they need for an eating disorder. I give them my absolutely highest recommendation.

Sonika Ozdoba

I started out volunteering for EDRC and spent a lot of time there. It was easy to see how dedicated and passionate the founder, Janice, and all of the other volunteers are. Janice really puts her heart and soul into helping everyone that comes into the EDRC. She is so helpful in giving resources and helping people find what they are looking for. She cares so much about everyone that walks through the door. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Janice and everyone involved with EDRC.

-Miranda

It is the first time I referred a patient to EDRC though I got the flyers few years ago. Though they have limited manpower, they are very responsive. Janice and Sabrina responded very quick and contacted our patient for the services the patient needed. I have talked to my patient and I got the comments from this patient that they are knowledgeable and understood the patient's struggles that the patient said they are very helpful. I have sent the information to my co-workers and hopefully we have more patients who could get help from EDRC. Thanks. FF

I volunteered at EDRC for a school project and Janice Bremis is such an amazing consultant; she took the time, as well as the patience, to teach me what she does at the Eating Disorder Resource Center (EDRC), to give me tasks to help me develop a deeper understanding of what eating disorders are, and to share stories from others and their battle with this mental illness. Working with Janice and the EDRC staff members gave me a clearer picture of what eating disorders are. I always looked forward to coming into EDRC and helping out with office work. I am grateful to have such a great consultant who is willing to help answer any of my questions and who is working hard to spread awareness of eating disorders.

I was fortunate enough to volunteer at EDRC for a year. Janice and the staff are truly wonderful. Their expertise and passion shines through in everything they do, making them exceptional leaders and mentors in the ED field. I found EDRC during my own struggle with anorexia and bulimia in college, and they provided the guidance and hope I needed to continue my recovery. I'm so thankful for the work they do, and it was a privilege to get to know and work alongside them this past year. Thank you everyone at EDRC!

Stephen Wassather

I have to say, after 23 years of looking for support, Janice was the first of many from EDRC to reach out to
Me. They didn't just give advice and referrals, but they listened, shared, and just had a genuine understanding and love for helping. I have been through many dr' s and health care advocates during the decades of my illness, yet this was the first time I was genuinely heard and helped. My recovery is just starting, but EDRC can take credit as the push off point, they truly are the starting line to the race of my life! Thank you for giving me hope! #BeHereNow

Janice from the Eating Disorders Resource Center did an amazing job of connecting the agency where I work with a spectacular speaker from Center for Discovery. Janice was very responsive, and Brianna and Deandra from Center for Discovery were incredibly knowledgable, welcoming, and generous. I would definitely recommend these resources for those in our community affected by eating disorders!

I volunteered at the EDRC for a school project, and Janice’s expertise in the field and guidance throughout this project has been a tremendous help; without her, I would not have gotten this far with my research. Despite her busy schedule, she makes time to answer my questions and provide me with wonderful experience and service opportunities that I would not have gotten anywhere else. She always has ideas on how we can all contribute and raise awareness about Eating Disorders. I am very grateful for Janice and all she has done for this organization.

We have been fortunate to have the EDRC of Silicon Valley providing resources and advocacy for individuals living with eating disorders, and their families and loved ones, to improve their lives and return to their previous level of functioning. EDRCSV has been key in helping develop a training series for Santa Clara County, to improve knowledge of and evaluation for the wide range of eating disorders. This knowledge is crucial for mental health staff to be able to effectively deal with this serious set of conditions, which has the highest lethality rate of all major mental health disorders. We are fortunate to have EDRCSV as a valuable part of our community.

When my daughter was 17 ½, she was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and admitted to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Comprehensive Eating Disorders Program in Mountain View ,CA for 10 days. My husband and I had heard of anorexia but we had no idea of the severity of this illness. We were overwhelmed with the challenges and felt so lost. One of my husband’s friends at work recommended that we reach out to the Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC). I called and spoke to Janice Bremis, the founder of EDRC. I cannot express how helpful and supportive Janice was. She suggested we attend EDRC’s parent support group held at the El Camino hospital every other Saturday. Both my husband and I attended these meetings. It was extremely useful to meet other parents going through similar challenges. Janice also helped me find a great therapist and a nutritionist for my daughter. Janice emphasized how vital a treatment team of experts is for a full recovery. My daughter is making progress in her recovery. I cannot thank EDRC and Janice enough for the invaluable support and help.

My daughter has been struggling with Anorexia for several years. I first reached out to EDRC when we lost our therapist and after having spent days going through the Internet looking for providers in my area. Janice and Natalie from EDRC were the only ones who stepped in and followed through to help until we found someone.

They are extremely knowledgeable. Prior to speaking with them, I had never heard or known anything other than Family Based Outpatient Therapy treatment. There was a whole other world out there which I had no exposure to. Folks dealing with this illness well into their adult life -- Partial Hospitalization, Residential programs, programs my daughter would eventually resort to after our FBT young adolescent runway ran out.

Natalie has been very supportive every step of the way. Reaching out, sharing her knowledge and experience and giving me the confidence and encouragement to stay on this path.

Thanks to Nancy, we were able to identify health criteria that helped overturn the insurance company's earlier denial to extend coverage at the Residential Center (this was done through peer reviews between doctors at the provider and insurance). Nancy has also reached out and connected me with resources to help with writing appeals if required.

We're not out of the woods yet but this little extension is making a huge difference in my daughter's recovery. Thank you.

I thoroughly enjoyed the EDRC event featuring Dr. Linsey Utzinger from Stanford University, Department of Psychiatry. The presentation was excellent and of value to me in regards to my work in the field of mental health and eating disorders. The EDRC is a valuable resource in the community providing up to date, comprehensive information on a wide variety of subjects pertinent to the treatment of eating disorders and mental health.
I would highly recommend attending future presentations.
Jeannie Anderson, LAADC

My daughter was diagnosed with anorexia in July 2015. After initially trying an out-patient program it became very clear quickly that she needed a residential program to help her get on the right track to recovery. We collaborated with her care team which included medical doctors, psychiatrists and therapists in making this decision. When she went to the residential treatment facility our insurance company, Blue Shield of CA, denied her stay as "not medically necessary" despite all the treating physicians and therapists being on the same page about her need for the treatment she was receiving at the RTC.
I turned to EDRC for help in fighting Blue Shield and not letting them get away with their denials of treatment. Janet Bremis at EDRC provided me with some very good information and support during my time of need. We were new to understanding about eating disorders and did not yet understand the fact that mental health parity is not followed by insurance companies in our state and country (although it's the law). EDRC and Janet gave me some names of people to contact for assistance with our case and also some resources for future treatment centers for my daughter. There are so few resources for families who are dealing with a family member who has an eating disorder...EDRC is the only one of its kind in the entire SF Bay Area that I know of. I am so grateful that EDRC was there to call for assistance!

The Eating Disorder Resource Center staff has always been there for me, providing essential information. I am the mother of an adult child diagnosed with an eating disorder and a second mental health concern. Navigating the ups and downs of the various HMOs we have had, as well as the mental health system, proved to be a daunting challenge. EDRC was there with empathy, hope, and suggestions of practical steps I could take to ensure that our health insurance approved and paid for the needed level of treatment. In addition, EDRC has provided suggestions as to how to research therapists, psychiatrists, and residential/partial treatment centers that are a good “fit" for someone with an eating disorder. My inquires are always met with compassion and sound advice. Keep up the great work EDRC !

— a grateful mother

I dropped by the EDRC because I have a daughter with anorexia and I was looking for information and support. I met Janice Bremis and Natalie. Even though, it was late afternoon on a Friday, and they were busy working on a news release, they sat down with me for an hour and and heard my story. I needed to know more about treatment options and they were very knowledgeable about facilities in the Bay Area. Also, Janice reached out to the Healthy Teen Project on my behave. Thanks to Janice's assistance, my daughter will be able to attend the Healthy Teen Project (which is a partial hospitalization program and the next logical and appropriate step for my daughters treatment), instead of going to Kiaser's eating disorder outpatient clinic which was the original plan. The EDIOP would not have given all the support my daughter needs at this time. If you have an eating disorder, or know someone who does, I would encourage you to visit the EDRC. Janice and Natalie are very knowledgeable and are wonderful, caring folks.

EDRC has been an absolute God send to our family. While each person I spoke with at the Center was knowledgeable and supportive, my main contact has been with Janice. Janice is knowledgeable, patient, professional yet compassionate. She has been a wealth of knowledge for us and has helped guide us through a very difficult journey for our family. I truly do not have the words to express my gratitude for all the support we have received from EDRC and specifically Janice.

As a physician specializing in Eating Disorders, EDRC has been an invaluable resource for both my patients and myself. The organization does a phenomenal job of connecting clients/patients to professionals, educating the local community and improving access to care. I am also particularly impressed with their commitment to physician/clinician education.

Janice Bremis has been instrumental in helping me to understand the laws, State Medi-Cal mandates, Counties to cover Higher levels of care for Eating Disorders. She also let me know about a scholarship offered for Adolescent Residential ED Treatment which I applied to & was able to send my granddaughter, listened & offered emotional support to me as a caregiver to my granddaughter suffering from Anorexia. She tirelessly sends me information connecting me with knowledgeable people & other Residential Programs that may help, when my granddaughter was discharged to early due to insurance.
Janis has been my totem pole in this dense forest of eating disorder, without which I would have been lost.

This is a truly wonderful organization - run by a charismatic team.

I came here to observe how their group incorporated with helping new comers and previous guests... I love how open and professional their facilitator(s) are. Not to mention the woman in charge, Janice is helpful beyond words. Their true welcoming and caring nature shined through after just meeting once and when I couldn't come, the fact that their staff would follow up with me via phone and email so quickly gave me a satisfaction on how passionate they are about their guests. They showed lots of compassion as a new comer to me and some of my peers that attended. Very personable and easy going center. Thank you again for all your help!

Attended a very informative training. I came out with a lot more information that I went in with. I hope there is a follow up as I think there is more information that the presenter had, but we didn't have more time. The resources available here are incredible. I was in awe to see how much there was.

I have a 16 year old niece who has been ill for 3 years in Austraia and is not getting better. I was referred to Janice Bremis, the founder of GuideStar, through a colleague and what a gift this has been. Janice has been just fantastic. She has been super responsive and has a wealth of knowledge as well as an outstanding network of professionals to draw on. Janice has referred me to various professionals in GuideStar's network who have all responsive, caring and knowledgeable. They have provided various helpful suggestions which I have followed through on. Janice has also personally spent time with me on the phone describing her own situation and providing me with invaluable insight. GuideStar is an absolutely first rate non-profit company with international connections, not just US domestic and I would strongly recommend anyone who has an eating disorder themselves, or has a loved one with an eating disorder, utilize the services provided here.

I am a psychotherapist and I called seeking info for a client. EDRC's response to my call was swift and thorough. They handled my clients needs with care and helped us feel more able to navigate the system to get help. It's rare to experience a non-profit with such a quick response time, that feels so compassionate and happy to help.

I was involved with EDRC to fulfill the service portion of my school project, QUEST. The main coordinator, Janice Bremis, was very keen on responding to all of my emails. She is a hardworking and eager person whom spends a great deal of her energy in this organization. When I had questions she was inquisitive on answering them. EDRC is a great organization which can provide you with an extensive amount of information relating to all kinds of eating disorders. What symptoms to look for as well as where and what treatments are available to you. I highly recommend visiting their website, as well as visiting their office if you are a local.

For the third year, the Eating Disorders Resource Center has been a valuable participant in the Strong Girls, Strong Women high school girls leadership conference, sponsored by the American Association of University Women-SJ and the Santa Clara County Office of Women's Policy. EDRC members participated on our Advisory Council, provided two amazing workshops, and a student EDRC member was one of our luncheon speakers panel. This year nearly 300 girls and women attended the event, focusing on empowerment and equity issues for girls and women. The support of EDRC is a key component in the success of the Strong Girls, Strong Women conference. We, at SGSW, look forward to our continued collaboration with the EDRC for the benefit of girls throughout Santa Clara County.

By the time I was directed to the EDRC to help resolve a family eating disorder issue, Ms. Bremis' reputation had already preceded her. I'd heard about the strong portfolio of resources that they offered, as well as how positive and effective they were.

When I did go there in person I was offered all sorts of great materials, contacts and advice that proved to be vital in the treatment and recovery process. However, what stood out for me was the very insightful and personal connection EDRC makes with the "client". It made not only a big difference but left a lasting impression that I will continue to share with others in need.

My best wishes, deepest gratitude and desire to continue supporting the center!
Laurence K.

In my role as the Mental Health Consultant to the Health Services Director at West Valley College Student Health Services I had the recent opportunity to attend an in-service training conducted by Laura Machado, LMFT of the Eating Disorders Resource Center. As a licensed mental health professional for almost 37 years, who also teaches graduate practice courses at San Jose State University's School of Social Work, I have considerable experience and expertise with high-risk adolescents and their families, and have attended countless trainings on this subject. Although Laura spent only one hour with us, her presentation was unequivocally the best I have ever experienced! She was knowledgeable, personable, and a very good teacher. I could have listened to her for hours! Assuming that Ms. Machado represents the quality found at the Eating Disorders Resource Center I have nothing but praise for your organization.

Barry Goldman-Hall, LCSW

For the past 3 years I have been a participant and a volunteer at the EDRC support group for parents and friends with loved ones suffering from eating disorders. I am so grateful for this amazing organization which provides a plethora of information and resources on every aspect of this debilitating illness. Being with other parents who are going through the same horrendous experience of learning, helping, managing and fighting for their loved one's survival and recovery is a life line to help combat that overwhelming sense of isolation that is part of this illness. The awesome staff of EDRC work tirelessly and the facilitators of the support groups are dedicated souls who give from the heart. Participants come to these groups in a state of shock, bewilderment and emotional chaos...they walk out with a sense of purpose and hope and armed with a list of resources and lots of support. For many, this is the only source of support. Thank you EDRC for all your dedication and advocacy...you are a true blessing. Elli

The Eating Disorders Resource Center provides us with a speaker each year for our interns at Alum Rock Counseling Center (ARCC). This year, they sent Laura Griffith Machado, who provided an informative training that our interns really appreciated. She described eating disorders, gave real life examples from her experience, and gave them a lot of ideas about interventions. The EDRC is a valued resouce for ARCC. Thye respond promptly to questions and requests and the staff are friendly, courteous, and professional. If you have questions, need support, or referrals, the EDRC is a great resource!

Laura gave a presentation on eating disorders to the Student Health Services staff at West Valley College, and it was extremely informative and engaging! She tailored the presentation to our interests and needs, and I enjoyed her warmth, humor, and ability to articulate in-depth information with ease. The entire experience far exceeded my expectations. Thank you!

The training Kira and Laura from the Eating Disorder Resource Center put on for us was amazing. It greatly exceeded our expectations. They provided us with a lot of very helpful information – both general information as to how we can best serve our clients with eating disorders and many ideas for specific interventions we can use with them. They also provided great written information that we can refer back to. Our presenters were funny, down-to-earth, and extremely knowledgeable. We learned so much and had a great time!

I can't say enough about how much the erdc has helped and enriched my life. As a young woman who has struggled with some form of an eating disorder for more than half my life and have never had the courage to seek professional help, this place/organization opend so many doors to healing for me. I took a chance and went to a group meeting one Wednesday night a handful of months ago and I am happy to report that things are beginning to really change for me! I truly look forward to the meetings each month. I am so appretiative for the welcoming, safe, and supportive environment and staff they have. They even have a library of great self help books to borrow from which is great for those that want to continue therapy at home! They are a wealth of information on all facets of eating disorders. I don't know where I would be right now had this valuable resource not been available to me. I am truly grateful for the erdc!! If you are even considering getting help, take a step towards self love and check them out. You and they are worth it!

EDRC sent volunteers to help educate out staff about eating disorders. They were extremely kind, equipped & helpful! I plan on having them back some time soon!

-Spencer Kilgore-
-South Bay Teen Challenge - San Jose CA-

I am grateful to the partnership of EDRC, Center For Hope of the Sierras, and SFAPTED for their comprehensive presentation about diabulimia to a wide audience of therapists, nurses, dietitians, diabetes educators and physicians. Diabulimia is a dangerous combination of type 1 diabetes and an eating disorder, and EDRC is in the forefront of bringing the hidden population of those struggling with it to light and bringing a much needed awareness of it to the community. I had struggled with this disorder years ago; since few physicians or therapists had heard of it, I received almost no help. It's wonderful that through the efforts of EDRC this is changing.

Last week, I had the pleasure of attending Hidden Complexities of Treating Eating Disorders in Diabetics, organized by EDRC.

Shannon Aldworth, Director of Nursing for the Center for Hope, spoke about identifying and detecting diabulimia and ways that her facility treats this variant of bulimia among people with diabetes. She also spoke about the treatment challenges, such as helping people separate disordered eating behavior from decisions and behaviors related to the diabetes, and of helping clients adopt an intuitive eating philosophy, which is usually the opposite of how people with diabetes have been taught to approach eating. She reviewed results of a pilot research project for this population undertaken at Center for Hope; using their multimodality approach (including having patients receive their insulin via multiple daily injections rather than a pump that can be manipulated to minimize weight gain) the patients with diabulimia had, at the end of treatment, both better blood sugar and significant reductions in scores on the Eating Disorder Inventory-3.

We then heard from Erin Akers, founder and CEO of Diabulimia Helpline. Ms. Akers related her personal struggle with diabulimia, including several serious brushes with death; her struggles led her to want to help other people struggling with diabulimia. She told us about the various ways that people with diabetes can (mis)use their insulin regime to minimize weight gain.

Thanks, Janice, for helping disseminate information about this “hidden” form of bulimia.

I have had the pleasure of working with EDRC for 2 years now and each and every experience I have had with them has been organized, professional and timely. Most recently we collaborated on a education session in regards to the Diabulimia. Thanks to their support and community relations we had a record number of attendees. EDRC's commitment to the eating disorder community is palpable, from education on prevention to treatment, and everything in-between this organization standouts in every way possible. The San Jose area, as well as the eating disorder community is very lucky to have such a wealth of knowledge and support. Thank you EDRC!

Last year, much to our horror, my husband and I determined that our 13-year-old daughter had succumbed to an eating disorder prior to the start of 8th grade. She had started to see treatment professionals, but in two months she had gotten worse rather than better. In need of other approaches and providers that would be in-plan for our insurance, I began to research other options. Finding the Website for the Eating Disorders Resource Center made all the difference. I combed through the site, using the directory of treatment professionals. Founder Janis Bremis, program director Kira Olson, and support group facilitator Debra Schlesinger shared their expertise with me on the phone in long consultations. When I attended the Friends and Family support group in Mt. View, Debra provided even more valuable information in the form of an eating disorder treatment handbook. Armed with the knowledge and guidance provided by EDRC, I was able to move forward with confidence and get my daughter into the LPCH Eating Disorders outpatient program. While she remains in treatment as she continues to deal with the psychological aspects of her disorder, she has maintained a stable healthy weight for six months. She is in a much better place than she was a year ago, but knowing that eating disorders can be tenacious foes, we aren't yet completely out of the woods. I am grateful to EDRC for the support they provided to my family at a time of crisis and it gives me solace knowing that they continue to be a resource as my daughter works to overcome this debilitating condition.

My 24 year old granddaughter has Anorexia, a severe mental illness. I write this review with much gratitude to Janice and Debra, my mentors in navigating this deadly disease. When I desperately needed help and knowledge about Anorexia, i joined Debra's support group for parents and other concerned people. Listening to each person's experience with Anorexia, i learned how s/he was coping with it within her/his family. In addition, speakers with expertise in the field of eating disorders, including Dr Pamela Carlton, offered "solutions" to manage this disease, a disease that lasts for a lifetime.

After 3 hospitalizations, my granddaughter finally consented to go into residential care. Now finishing her third month, she, seemingly, is handling the stresses that are the catalyst for her eating disorder.

Whenever I need an emotional boost, more knowledge or hope, I return to my place in Debra's circle to be re-charged. I love Debra's hug too!

Barbara Neilson

This is an organization that is dedicated to helping individuals both struggling with an eating disorder, as well as their family and friends. EDRC is committed to spreading awareness about eating disorders and does an amazing job coordinating events and talks to help educate the community. The staff and volunteers are wonderful. I have loved being a part of this organization in a volunteer capacity. They are always going above and beyond to help those in need!

I am a clinical supervisor at a non-profit in the community and approached EDRC to present a training to our clinical staff earlier this year. I was glad I did, as I found EDRC and Dr. Sarah Forsberg to have a very thorough, informative and engaging presentation for my staff. I was particularly thankful as the area of eating disorders can be underrepresented in typical educational systems, which can often result in a lack of confidence among clinicians in even approaching the topic with clients. My staff gave feedback that they are now much more confident in their ability to address the area of eating disorders in their treatment. Thank you EDRC!

You have no idea how grateful I am to be volunteering at EDRC. Ever since I recovered from anorexia, I knew I wanted to help others with similar difficulties and to spread awareness about this scary illness. EDRC has given me the opportunity to use my struggles as a virtue in helping others and has helped me develop better confidence in myself. It is an honor to work with such inspiring and dedicated people.

I've participated in events like the Strong Women Conference, where young girls got to go to free workshops that taught them how to accept themselves, become more confident, and get some support. I also helped grade essays for the Everybody's Beautiful Essay Contest, which asked teens to reflect on their perception of beauty and opened their eyes and mine to the influence of the media. Currently, I'm helping make a PSA that will promote the organization on T.V. Whether one wants to become a volunteer, or just needs some help, EDRC provides numerous resources that I could go on and on about.

The Eating Disorder Resource Center is a small organization with gigantic heart and passion. I have had lots of volunteer experiences but have not met a more passionate, driven, and tireless group. The EDRC is successful in their mission of Awareness, Recovery, and Advocacy for eating disorder issues.

If you have ANY questions about eating issues the EDRC should be at the top of your list for answers, resources, or a warm caring ear. They are an invaluable organization and a wonderful resource for the Silicon Valley community.

Unfortunately, Medi-Cal's coverage for treating those suffering from an eating disorder is essentially non existent. I was desperate to find the proper treatment for my client, who was struggling with her anorexia. My client's mother was unable to afford the costly fees of outpatient/in patient treatment programs and my client's weight was getting dangerously low. Thankfully, I found the Eating Disorder Resource Center and was put in contact with Janice Bremis. The EDRC worked tirelessly to provide me with resources and contacts that would provide my client with the care that she needs. Thanks to the EDRC my client is in the process of entering a treatment program at Stanford that is specifically designed to treat eating disorders in adolescents. Thank you for providing a resource that serves all clients struggling with eating disorders regardless of their level of income.

Sincerely,

Diana Lohr
LCSW

The mission of Eating Disorders Resource Center (EDRC) is to increase awareness and understanding of eating disorders for the general public and for health professionals; to promote early diagnosis, effective treatment, and recovery; and to advocate for mental health parity legislation and effective insurance coverage.

EDRC has done a lot of work in the schools, trained many professionals in the South Bay, provided free support groups for those in recovery. EDRC maintains a comprehensive on-line resource directory of treating professionals.

EDRC responds to calls and emails from patients, family members, clinics and health care professionals requesting support and information, treatment options, and help with navigating the health care and insurance systems. EDRC offers an education and outreach program on the early detection and intervention of eating disorders. EDRC facilitates monthly support groups for sufferers and their families and friends.