Texas Eating Disorders Association

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 31, 2012

Signed

Oct 21, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.1

Gross Receipts

$326,893

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Resource and referral helpline and website: the elisa project9s resource and referral helpline and website are free, nationwide resources that connect patients and their loved ones to vital information and support, as well as a referral database of eating disorder treatment facilities, health professionals (psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, dietitians, etc.), support groups, clinical trials, and financial assistance resources. Services are available online and via phone, emails, and in-person visits. Staff and trained volunteers work with each client to identify options that best meet his or her unique needs. In 2012, the elisa project received and handled 419 resource and referral requests. A new website was launched in january 2010 that dramatically increased our ability to offer information and resources. A total of 33,352 individuals access information through our new website in 2012.

Activity 3

Professional education: professionals from many disciplines play vital roles in the prevention, recognition, diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders. Partnering with ut southwestern medical center, the elisa project co-sponsored the 15th annual symposium for the prevention and treatment of eating disorders for health professionals new to the eating disorder specialty as well as those already treating disorders. Community members are also encouraged to attend. Through its extensive network of contacts, noted experts such as walter kaye, md, director, university of california, san diego medical center; ovidio bermudez, md, faed, medical director, eating recovery, denver, co; stephanie setliff, md, medical director, children9s medical center, dallas, tx; among others lead professional workshops that reached 253 people in 2012.

Filer

EIN

75-2828903