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Alaska Eating Disorders Alliance AKEDA
Anchorage, AK • EIN: 84-3178623
AKEDA provides help and inspires hope through education, advocacy, and support for Alaskans impacted by eating disorders.
About
Alaska Eating Disorders Alliance provides help and inspires hope by engaging our diverse communities in education, advocacy, and support for Alaskans affected by eating disorders. AKEDA was founded in 2019 by two Alaskans who experienced eating disorders in their families and saw the gaps in awareness and services in our state. They came together to ensure that no other Alaskans would need to walk this journey alone as they sought recovery for these debilitating illnesses. Alaskans deserve to thrive in supportive, informed communities with access to effective, compassionate treatment for eating disorders. EDUCATION - AKEDA prioritizes building awareness, busting myths and growing capacity and expertise within Alaska’s healthcare system to manage eating disorders and save lives. We also train communities, educators, coaches, and parents in prevention education that promotes youth body confidence and positive self esteem to reduce the risk of developing eating disorders. ADVOCACY - We mobilize a network of advocates — including individuals with lived experience, family and friends, and healthcare providers — and work towards systemic changes that enhance equitable access to services and improve prevention and public health responses at the local, state, and national levels. SUPPORT - Nobody should have to walk this journey alone. AKEDA empowers individuals, families, and providers with regular support groups, skills-building events, and other practical resources.
How Pick.Click.Give. makes a difference
Every donation through Pick.Click.Give stays in Alaska to serve Alaskans impacted by these serious illnesses. We do this through a variety of programming areas that include the following:Education -- About 85% of AKEDA's budget goes towards educational outreach, which includes community events to build awareness of eating disorders, professional development designed to help build capacity within the Alaska healthcare system to treat eating disorders, and outreach to schools to better support students. These services are provided statewide.
Support -- AKEDA provides support groups for those impacted by eating disorders, helps connect individuals with treatment options, and provides 1:1 support to connect individuals, families, and providers with evidence-based resources.
Advocacy -- We are committed to helping create systemic changes that will lead to improved access to treatment, reduced risk factors, improved prevention efforts, and accurate data.
Body Confidence -- AKEDA seeks to help Alaskans develop body confidence, which helps decrease feelings of poor body image. Poor body image is linked with not only eating disorders, but also anxiety, depression, suicidality, self harm, and other mental health challenges.
Contact
9076003584Physical Address
Anchorage, AK 99503Mailing Address
200 West 34th Avenue, Suite 418Anchorage, AK 99503
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HealthGiving History
| Year | Total |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,725.00 |
| 2024 | $1,375.00 |
| $3,100.00 |