Connect with other caregivers in a supportive, confidential, and judgment-free environment. Facilitated by WNYCCCED Peer Mentors.

These free meetings are for families and support people and are facilitated by WNYCCCED leadership and staff who work with providers at the Strong Adolescent Medicine Eating Disorder Program and The Healing Connection. No pre-registration is required.

Our mission is to aid in the healing process by providing: Information about the causes, treatment and new findings from research related to eating disorders. Problem-Solving strategies to deal with the challenges that arise in interacting with an individual with an eating disorder on a daily basis. Support regarding the conflict, denial, frustration, and other challenges that develop during the course of treatment that can lead to isolation. Awareness in the community (youth-servicing agencies, schools, health care services) regarding the early signs of eating disorders and their effective management.

For more information, please call 585-275-5693 or email NYCCCEDParentPeerMentoring@urmc.rochester.edu