Causes: Eating Disorders & Addictions, Mental Health

Mission: F. E. A. S. T. is an international organization of and for parents and caregivers to help loved ones recover from eating disorders by providing information and mutual support, promoting evidence-based treatment, and advocating for research and education to reduce the suffering associated with eating disorders.

Results: Informational website with downloadable resources | 24/7 International Caregiver Support Forum | Over 3,000 members from more than 40 countries | 100+ new forum members per month | Annual Conferences bringing caregivers and experts together | 2012 US Congressional Briefing with the Eating Disorders Coalition | Advocacy Task Forces Working in four countries

Target demographics: caregivers of children with eating disorders

Direct beneficiaries per year: over 1000 new forum members looking for support to help their children overcome an eating disorder.

Geographic areas served: three continents

Programs: caregiver peer mentoring, 24/7 online support forum, annual conferences, community educational materials and resources for support groups. We may be registered in the US, but our membership, Board of Directors, and Clinical Advisory Panel are international.