named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Eating Disorder Support Services
Provides education, counseling, and emotional support to individuals and families coping with eating disorders
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Eating Disorder Recovery Support 3 activities
- Direct support services for individuals and families affected by eating disordersProvides comprehensive emotional, psychological, and practical support to individuals with eating disorders and their families, including crisis intervention, counseling, guidance on treatment adherence, and tools for recovery from conditions such as anorexia and bulimia. Emphasizes sustained, integrated care and acceptance throughout the recovery process.
- Providing support for individuals and families affected by eating disordersOffers education, guidance, and emotional support to individuals and families impacted by eating disorders.
- Teleconference support groupsHosts remote support groups via teleconference to provide accessible emotional and communal support during critical stages of eating disorder recovery.
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Intercessory Prayer Services 1 activity
- Daily Tehillim Program for spiritual supportOperates a daily psalm-recitation program with thousands of participants who pray for individuals struggling with eating disorders; the group collectively completes the Book of Psalms three times per year as a spiritual support initiative.
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Patient and Family Support Services 1 activity
- Medical referral and advocacy servicesProvides referral services and advocates for individuals within medical and hospital settings to ensure access to appropriate care and coordinated treatment.
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
- Mentoring program for individuals with eating disorders and their familiesOffers one-on-one mentoring to support individuals through recovery and educates their families and social networks on effective communication and support strategies.
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Jewish Textual and Educational Publishing 1 activity
- Publication of educational and community magazinesProduces and publishes multiple periodicals including Mishpacha Magazine, Hamechanech, Wellspring magazine, and AMI Magazine to disseminate educational and community-focused content.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Research and development activitiesConducts research and development as part of its programming to support its mission in eating disorder treatment and prevention.
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Training and Capacity Building for Trauma-Informed Student Support 1 activity
- School Awareness Program for eating disorder prevention and early detectionTrains teachers and school staff in emotional wellbeing, eating disorder prevention, early detection, and supportive roles in student recovery to promote early intervention in educational settings.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$203K
Contributions & grants$164K81%
Program service revenue$10K5%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$29K
expenses
Total expenses$117K
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising16%
Salaries & benefits$55K
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$79K
Cash$78K
Investments$0
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$67K
Liquid reserves8.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -11.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Dewick | Director | 40 | $3K |
board members · 3
- Elimelech Samuels — Board Member
- Leo Fisher — Board Member
- Moshe Erlich — Board Member
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Amshinover Rebbe Government — Provided guidance and directive for the founding of Magen Avrohom in 2003.
- Friends and family Partner — Engages the social support network of individuals with eating disorders as part of the healing process.
- Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, MD Partner — Medical expert who endorses and supports Magen Avrohom's approach to eating disorder recovery.
- TO Partner — Collaborates with TO in promoting eating disorder recovery and awareness.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Biopsychosocial and Medical Model of Eating Disordersmethodology: medical_model_for_eating_disordersBy treating eating disorders as serious medical and biopsychosocial conditions—rooted in physiological changes from malnutrition and excessive exercise—rather than moral failings or behavioral choices, the organization promotes professional intervention and reduces stigma, leading to earlier treatment engagement and better outcomes because it reframes the disorder clinically and scientifically.
- Empathy- and Narrative-Based Engagementmethodology: empathy_based_engagementBy using narrative and empathetic framing to illustrate the internal psychological struggle of eating disorders, the organization fosters deeper understanding and connection, increasing engagement and reducing stigma because individuals feel seen and validated rather than judged.
- Family- and Community-Integrated Recovery Supportmethodology: family_inclusive_supportBy integrating family and community support into recovery—through education, prayer, and engagement—the organization breaks isolation and strengthens resilience, because emotional and social reinforcement amplifies the effectiveness of clinical treatment and sustains long-term healing.
- Two-Fold Trauma-Informed Treatment Approachmethodology: two_fold_treatment_approachBy addressing both physical symptoms and underlying emotional trauma, the organization treats disordered eating as a coping mechanism rather than an isolated behavior, leading to more sustainable recovery because it targets root psychological causes alongside medical stabilization.