MEDA

What MEDA does

MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1994 and headquartered at 1320 Centre St, Suite 101 in Newton, Massachusetts. The organization is dedicated to the prevention and treatment of eating disorders, serving individuals and families affected by eating disorders, healthcare professionals seeking specialized training, and BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities through culturally responsive care. Its core products span clinical and therapeutic services (individual therapy, therapy groups, free support services and drop-in groups), professional training programs (the Professional Member Network, Consultation & Supervision, the Leslie Bernstein Training Innovation Program, and the annual MEDA Conference), advocacy initiatives, and educational content (79+ blog articles, podcasts, Substack newsletter, YouTube channel, and a curated resource library of books and recovery materials).

MEDA operates a hub-and-spoke service model anchored by its Newton, MA clinical headquarters and extended through online support groups, virtual training, and the recoverwithmeda.org recovery community platform. Its business model relies on three revenue streams: (1) donations and charitable contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations, (2) event sponsorships (Annual Breakfast tiers starting at $1,000 across Presenting, Education, Recovery, Storyteller, and Community levels), and (3) professional training fees for workshops, consultations, and supervision services. Clinical services are delivered on a sliding scale or covered through insurance, with no public pricing disclosed.

The organization maintains a content and referral ecosystem spanning partnerships with multiple treatment providers (Within Health, Center for Discovery, The Emily Program, Rogers Behavioral Health, Walden Behavioral Care, Timberline Knolls, Galen Hope, Hidden River) and community partners (Bigger Bodies Boston). It was recognized by Everyday Health in 2026 as one of the best eating disorder support organizations and holds a Candid Platinum Transparency Seal. Operating geographies are described as New England regional for in-person clinical services with national reach for online programming.

Name

MEDA

Legal name

Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association

Website

https://medainc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1994 that provides clinical services, professional training, and community education for the prevention and treatment of eating disorders, serving affected individuals, families, clinicians, and BIPOC communities in New England and online.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Eating Disorder Treatment Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Eating Disorder Treatment Programs (HLAFACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Eating Disorder Recovery Nutrition Support (HSADAFAM), Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB)

Keywords

• Eating disorder treatment
• Mental health services
• Clinical therapy services
• Professional health training
• Community recovery support

Headquarters

HQ city

Newton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: MEDA operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization relying on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund its programs and services.
2. Event Sponsorships: Annual Breakfast events and other fundraising activities generate revenue through sponsorships at various levels (Presenting, Education, Recovery, Storyteller, Community).
3. Professional Training Fees: Training programs for professionals include registration fees for workshops, consultations, and supervision services.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing clinical and therapeutic services for individuals and families affected by eating disorders, free peer support groups, professional training programs for clinicians, and community education and advocacy initiatives. Services include individual therapy, group therapy, drop-in support groups, treatment provider directories, the annual MEDA Conference, professional member network, and consultation/supervision for eating disorder specialists.

Product overview

MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing a comprehensive ecosystem of eating disorder care services. The organization operates through clinical and therapeutic services for individuals and families, professional training and community programs (including the annual MEDA Conference, Professional Member Network, and the Leslie Bernstein Training Innovation Program), advocacy initiatives, and the recoverwithmeda.org online recovery community platform. Services range from clinical treatment and therapy groups to free support groups, provider directories, and educational resources including podcasts and a curated resource library of books, blogs, and inspirational content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clinical & Therapeutic Services

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Within HealthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2026Within Health collaborates with MEDA on content, with Jamie Singleteary from Within Health writing for MEDA's blog on eating disorder treatment topics.
• Bigger Bodies BostonminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2026Partner organization hosting inclusive events for fat and marginalized communities, with MEDA promoting events like the Fat Pool Party to support body liberation.
• Hidden RiverminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2026Hidden River treatment center is featured on MEDA's platform as a specialized eating disorder treatment provider serving girls, young women, and adult women.
• Center for DiscoveryminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2026Treatment provider contributing content to MEDA's blog resources on topics like holiday eating and diet culture.
• The Emily ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2026Eating disorder treatment provider featured in MEDA's resource content on autism and eating disorders.
• Rogers Behavioral HealthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2026Treatment provider contributing blog content to MEDA resources on topics including holiday eating support.
• Walden Behavioral CareminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2026Treatment provider contributing professional content to MEDA resources on gender identity and eating disorders.
• Timberline KnollsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2026Residential treatment provider contributing content to MEDA's blog on art therapy in eating disorder treatment.
• Galen HopeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2026Treatment provider whose Co-Founder Amy Boyers conducts professional training for MEDA on exercise addiction and compulsive exercise.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOf95FsnIqRiN9v1e3r-ybg
• Facebookfacebook.com/RecoverwithMEDA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/meda-multi-service-eating-disorders-association
• Instagraminstagram.com/recoverwithmeda
• Xx.com/RECOVERwithMEDA

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