EDPEN
Expanding Access to Eating Disorder Care
Bringing evidence-based treatment into every community
Eating disorders affect nearly 1 in 10 Americans. Yet most patients struggle to access timely, evidence-based care.
At EDPEN (Eating Disorder Provider Education Network), we are changing that. Our mission is to expand equitable, accessible, and effective care by equipping healthcare professionals with the training to deliver family-centered and community-based treatment. We are currently in the process of becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Who We Serve
Healthcare professionals new to eating disorder care
Those who want practical, evidence-based training.
Experienced eating disorder providers
Therapists, dietitians, physicians, nurses, and social workers who want to deepen their skills in family-centered and home-based recovery models.
Community health and primary care teams
Teams serving under-resourced, rural, or marginalized populations.
If you are a provider ready to strengthen your skills and better serve patients where they are, you are in the right place.
Our First 2-Day Workshop
University of Arizona, Tucson
April 13–14, 2026
Join us for our first national training event—an immersive, 2-day workshop where you’ll gain practical skills to bring family-centered, community-based eating disorder care into your practice.
This training is designed for:
- Primary care providers
- Nurses, PAs, and NPs
- Dietitians and therapists
- Social workers and mental health professionals
You’ll leave with concrete tools you can begin using immediately with patients and families
Be the first to receive registration details when they become available.
What We Do
We believe every community should have access to high-quality eating disorder care—no matter their zip code, background, or resources.
Our programs are designed to be:
- Practical and immediately applicable—so you can take skills back to your patients right away.
- Evidence-based and family-centered—rooted in multidisciplinary care.
Trauma-informed and culturally sensitive—reflecting the diverse realities of the people you serve.
Our Offerings
Immersive 2–day in-person workshops that provide hands-on, career-enhancing training across medical, psychiatric, nutrition, and allied health disciplines. Attending the workshops will also help you build a network of ED-informed providers.
EDPEN is equity focused: revenue from events and donations funds free or low-cost education for community health providers in under-resourced settings.
Our Partners Make Our Work Possible
EDPEN relies on the support of our incredible partners to bring vital eating disorder treatment education into every community.
