Addictive Eaters Anonymous Group Meetings

Programme Areas

Mental health, Addictions - other

Programme Type

Community based support - other, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Eating disorders

Regions

All of New Zealand

Age Groups

Adult / pakeke, Older adult / kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral

Referral Process

The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop addictive eating.

Click here to find a meeting near you. We also have online meetings via Zoom.

Description

AEA is not a diet or weight loss organisation. AEA members follow a Twelve Step programme, based on that of Alcoholics Anonymous. Through working the Steps, members find a Higher Power and freedom from the obsession with food. Members share their experience with newcomers of how they have found sobriety. Sobriety in AEA is freedom from addictive eating and all mind-altering substances.

​AEA is not affiliated with any other organisation. AEA meetings are open to anyone. There is no cost to attend. 

Anyone with a desire to stop addictive eating can become an AEA member. Everyone is welcome in AEA, including family or friends of anyone who suffers from anorexia, bulimia, obesity or other forms of addictive eating. AEA also welcomes healthcare professionals and members of other Twelve Step recovery fellowships.