People struggling with disordered eating often become obsessed with food, body image, and/or weight. If you or someone you love has developed secretive, extreme, or ritualized food or eating habits, were are here to talk.
Eating Disorders can be real, life-threatening mental illnesses. No one chooses to suffer, but people do choose to get better. Eating disorders are real, and complex, and can have serious consequences for health, productivity, and relationships. They are not fads, phases, or lifestyle choices.
Truth #1: Many people with eating disorders look healthy, yet may be extremely ill.
Truth #2: Families are not to blame, and can be the patients’ and providers’ best allies in treatment.
Truth #3: An eating disorder diagnosis is a health crisis that disrupts personal and family functioning.
Truth #4: Eating disorders are not choices, but serious biologically influenced illnesses.
Truth #5: Eating disorders affect people of all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, body shapes and weights, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic statuses.
Truth #6: Eating disorders carry an increased risk for both suicide and medical complications.
If you think you or someone you love struggles with eating issues, find help and hope by contacting one of the following organizations.
HILL COUNTRY MHDD
NEW BRAUNFELS: (830) 620-6221
CANYON LAKE: (830) 387-5995
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Clinical services to promote independence and recovery in adults and children with mental health symptoms.
RIVER CITY ADVOCACY
(830) 643-0200
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Support groups, life skills workshops and professional counseling for individuals and families.
NBCM-VOLUNTERS IN MEDICINE
(830) 632-5131
No cost primary medical and dental care to low-income residents of New Braunfels and Comal County who are without health insurance.
ACACIA MEDICAL MISSION
(830) 228-4219
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Primary medical care to uninsured residents of western Comal County ages 10-64.
IN MIND OUT
(830) 730-6090
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(sliding scale fees available) Emotional Wellness Center
NBCM-OAKWOOD COUNSELING
(830) 627-7006
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Licensed, professional counseling and support groups.