You were created to be free!
Explore these resources to support your freedom journey.
FINDINGbalance Resources
At FINDINGbalance, our mission is to help you find Jesus in the middle of eating disorders and other food and body image struggles. We pray our Christ-centered resources help you feel supported on your freedom journey.
Christian Treatment Finder: Find Christian dietitians, nutritionists, counselors, therapists, coaches, treatment centers, and support groups with a campaign against eating disorders.
Lasting Freedom Course: The FINDINGbalance Lasting Freedom Participant Bundle consists of all 7 modules, 42 lessons, and “Action Pak” downloads to accompany each lesson, including guided worksheets to take you deeper through activities, notes, journal prompts, and scripture. Head HERE to purchase with a special discount!
Old School Food Freedom Podcast: Hosted by FINDINGbalance Executive Director, Chrissy Kirkman, this show will help you interrupt negative cultural soundtracks and get back to the old-school basics of God’s original design for our relationship with food and our bodies.
The Daily Vitamin eDevo: Get a boost of inspiration for your freedom journey five days a week with our FREE Daily Vitamin eDevo. A quick read to start your day right.
FREEdom Blog: Be inspired through articles by real overcomers walking in freedom with Jesus.
Prayer Groups: Weekly community prayer groups for women pursuing continued freedom from an eating disorder, disordered eating, or any type of food or body image struggle, and groups for women supporting a loved one in their fight for freedom.
Send a Prayer Request: If you can’t attend a prayer group or would like prayer, share your need with the FINDINGbalance Prayer Team. We are honored to pray for you.
Free Downloads: Enjoy free downloads, such as smartphone phone wallpaper, healthcare visit cards, and more.
Hello, Freedom! Community: Our new, Jesus-led virtual community space to help women connect more deeply to God - THE path to flourishing in freedom.
IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE HELP:
1. If you or someone else is in danger right now, please stop browsing and call 911.
2. If you are a teen/college student, contact our friends at TheHopeLine where you can connect with trained Hope Coaches 24 hours a day.
3. Arrange to speak with a licensed Christian counselor at no cost through our friends at Focus on the Family by calling 1-855-771-HELP (4357).
4. Dial 988 to speak with someone at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or text Crisis Text Line: “HOME” to 741-741. [Spanish speaking services].
5. Contact the ANAD Eating Disorders Helpline: 1-888-375-7767; Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM CT.
Finally, be encouraged!
God wants you to be free and knows exactly what you need to pursue that freedom. Pause, pray, and ask Him to lead you to your next step. Over the years, we've learned never to underestimate God's power when it comes to the toughest struggles.
For freedom,
The team at FINDINGbalance
External Resources
Here are some additional resources from clinicians, coaches, organizations, services, and treatment centers we know and trust, mostly Christ-centered, that may also help you along the way.
(Note: Affiliate links may be included to support our ministry.)
Charis Eating Disorder Care Support Group for Those In Recovery Free virtual support group for those in recovery providing a community and hope.
Wonderfully Made Helping girls and women know their God-given value, identity, and purpose
Reflective Prayer Offers a life-changing, guided prayer experience that promotes hope, healing, and change through a vital connection with God.
Urge911: Designed to help you make different choices and rewire your brain to move you forward in recovery.
The PAUSE app: Find peace and connection with God throughout your busy day with guided prayer breaks.
Comprehensive Treatment Center List: courtesy of the Kirsten Haglund Foundation. Please use discernment; our referral to this list does not endorse the centers listed.
Fay: Fay helps you find eating disorder treatment covered by your insurance and delivered by vetted Registered Dietitians. Please use discernment; our referral does not endorse the providers listed.
Peas & Hoppiness Meal Guide App: A dietitian-designed, no-diet-culture, meal planning app that helps busy families get healthy, delicious dinners on the table with done-for-you weekly meal guides and 800+ customizable recipes.
WorkWeekLunch: An Intuitive Eating-aligned meal prep subscription offering realistic weekly meal plans, 600+ recipes, and a system around food that supports the lifestyle you want without diet culture landmines.
Friend or Loved One Support
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions, not moral failures or sin. Before approaching your friend about your concerns, educate yourself and consult with professionals. These resources offer support tools to help you better understand what your friend may be experiencing and how to support them well.
Blog post- “5 ways to help a friend with an eating disorder”
Free E-book: Five Tips to Help a Loved One With An Eating Disorder from Rock Recovery.
Charis Eating Disorder Care FREE Support Group for Family & Friends This virtual support is a safe, faith-based space for friends and family members to connect, share experiences, and receive guidance on supporting their loved one with an eating disorder while also caring for themselves.
Space For Grace: Changing The Way You See You in Canada. Info for loved ones is available.
Eating Disorder Caregiver Support Group: Tracy Brown, RD
F.E.A.S.T.: Families Empowered and Supporting the Treatment of Eating Disorders. This is a secular site, and includes a MEN of F.E.A.S.T. caregiver support group for husbands & fathers.