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Welcome to NEDA – Long Island.
Save the Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009-Omni Building-Uniondale, Long Island, NY
Fall public conference from 9:30-1:00 pm with special guest speaker, Jenni Schaefer (author of Life Without ED) and her new book, coming out in September titled: Goodbye Ed, Hello Me : Recover from your Eating Disorderand Fall in Love with Life
details to follow very soon. Sponsors are welcome for this event
Save the Date: Thursday, October 8, 2009
fall fundraiser- sponsors welcome- details to follow during the summer
The National Eating Disorders Association – Long Island (NEDA-LI) is a regional affiliate of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the study, treatment and prevention of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.
We provide support, resources and referrals to sufferers and their families, and education and consultation to professionals in the field. Our membership is comprised of a partnership between professionals, sufferers, family members and volunteers who seek to meet the variety of needs connected with eating disorder problems.
Our office address is:
900 Merchants Concourse
Suite 403
Westbury, NY 11590
516-794-0415
Our services:
1) Support Groups
Monthly support groups for sufferers and their families are run by professionals in the field. (LCSW, LMHC, PhD, MD, RD). The format of these groups includes professional lectures, followed by questions and discussion. Participants are given the opportunity to share and learn in a supportive, professionally facilitated atmosphere. There are currently two groups running in locations throughout Long Island.
2) Referral Sources
A list of qualified eating disorder therapists, nutritionists, centers and hospitals in Long Island and Queens is maintained in our national office. Those in need of a referral can get help today with information from the national NEDA website.
3) Education
School Outreach Programs - Early and effective education is extremely important in the prevention and identification of eating disorders. To this end, we provide experienced professionals who are available to speak to students – from elementary school to graduate level classes. We also train educators and support staff in dealing with eating disorder issues within the schools.
NEDAW Public Conference - Annually, we run a FREE public conference, combining professionals and those in recovery to provide education and support. To learn more, call us at 516-794-0415.
Professional Training - Workshops, advanced training and case discussion groups for counselors and professional who work with the eating disordered population is essential and available thorough NEDA-LI. Annual Support Group Training is available to professionals locally and is being used to train professionals nationally.
Resources - You may visit the Information & Resources section of the national NEDA website or Shop Our Store.
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Our organization.
NEDA–LI is comprised of professionals who specialize in eating disorders including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors and nutritionists. All work as unpaid volunteers and here is just a sampling of the good work they help NEDA-LI offer in our community:
- educate the public about eating disorders.
- lead free support groups in the Nassau County, Suffolk County and Queens County areas.
- provide referral sources for treatment.
- educate and train other professionals.
The organization also welcomes membership and active participation from the public, including sufferers and family members, who are instrumental in planning and supporting our various activities.
If you would like to volunteer, raise funds, or simply want to know more about NEDA-LI, please call us at 516-794-0415.
NEDA LI Advisory Board Members:
Robert Fox, PhD, President
Vicki Paley, LCSW, BCD, Past President
Martin Fisher, MD
Elise Gold, MS
Ilena Greene, MBA
Stanley Hertz, MD
Sue Morin, NPP
Irene Schlagman, CEDA
National Liaison:
Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CDN
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Contact NEDA-LI.
NEDA – Long Island
900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 403
Westbury, NY 11590
516-794-0415
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Book a speaker.
NEDA-LI feels that early and effective education is extremely important in identifying the warning signs of those who already have an eating disorder and to prevent others from developing one. To this end, we provide experienced professionals, FREE of charge, who are available to give lectures throughout our school system, starting from elementary school to college classes. In addition, lectures and consultation to staff are furnished with emphasis on supplying the materials and knowledge educators need for teaching their own classes.
Advanced training and supervision of counselors and professionals who work with the eating disordered population is essential and available through NEDA-LI. For more information, please contact NEDA-LI at 516-794-0415.
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Find a support group.
NEDA-LI runs several support groups, led by professionals in the field. There is no fee required, but donations are accepted. Women and men with eating problems, and their families and friends are invited.
If you are looking for support groups outside of the greater Long Island area, you can get help today with a list of support groups and care providers on the national NEDA website.
For additional information on the Mather and Manhasset Groups, please call NEDA-LI at 516-794-0415.
Local support groups:
John T. Mather Hospital
75 North Country Rd
Pt Jefferson, NY 11777
7:00-8:30 pm-Conference Room 3
Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of the month.
North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset
300 Community Drive
Manhasset, NY 11030
Main Entrance to the Hospital
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Third Sat of each month
Monte Conference Room
Enter the main entrance of the hospital
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For treatment professionals – Learn about our training series
NEDA-LI 2009-2010 PROFESSIONAL CASE DISCUSSION WORKSHOPS - OUT ON THE LIMB SERIES
all workshops are held at:
50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd
Lower Level Conference Room
Uniondale, NY 11553
Fall 2009-Winter 2010 Schedule of speakers and dates will be posted in August
Directions to Case Discussion Workshops for Professionals
50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.
Conference Room, Lower Level
Uniondale, NY 11553
Phone: 516-794-0415-NEDA-LI
From the Northern State Eastbound or Westbound:
Take the Northern State Parkway to the Meadowbrook Parkway South. Get off at Exit M4 on the Meadowbrook. When you get off the Exit bear right and follow the sign that says Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Once you are on Charles Lindbergh Blvd stay in the left lane and go three traffic lights. At the corner of Westbury Blvd there will be a traffic light. After you go past the traffic light go about 100 feet and the entrance to the building will be on your left. Make a left turn into the building and a right turn into the parking lot.
From the Southern State Eastbound or Westbound:
Take the Southern State and get off at Exit 22 (Meadowbrook Parkway) and go North on the Meadowbrook Parkway. Take the Meadowbrook to Exit M5 going West on Hempstead Turnpike (rte 24). Go 2 traffic lights and make a right turn at the second light (Earl Ovington Blvd). Get into the left lane on Earl Ovington Blvd. and go 3 traffic lights and at the 3rd light (sign for Nassau Community College will be in front of you) make a left turn onto Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Stay in the left lane on Charles Lindbergh Blvd. After the first light there will be a fork in the road and continue in the extreme left lane of Charles Lindbergh Blvd and continue around the bend. You will be passing the Children's Museum and the Cradle of Aviation on your right. At the corner of Westbury Blvd there will be a traffic light. Don not make a left at the traffice light instead go past the the traffic light about 300 feet and make a left turn into the building and a right turn in to the parking lot.make a left turn into the parking lot.
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