ONLINE DONATIONS NOW ACCEPTED TO COPE
Dear COPE FRIENDS,
Great news! Our Donation icon now allows you to use PayPal to charge your contribution to the credit card of your choice. It is safe, secure and you can rest assured your donation will be supporting the community outreach, education, and scholarship funds that help us help our community.
Everyone knows someone who is struggling with an eating disorder, body image distress or other disordered eating challenges. COPE has been active in Volusia and Flagler counties since 2001, dedicated to make a difference. We are involved in the local schools, colleges, community health forums, lobbying in Washington, D.C. for legislative change, speaking across the area and now proud to offer scholarship funds for those who would not be able to receive essential health care.
All of us involved in COPE: Community Outreach for the Prevention of Eating Disorders, are dedicated volunteers, working to eliminate eating disorders, improve body image and restore peace and balance to those affected by these life threatening challenges. We have been a community resource, and 501©(3), Jan. 2001.
COPE provided many resources that are a beacon of hope for those who suffer or have loved ones affected by eating disorders and body image issues.
GROUNDBREAKING LEGISLATION INTRODUCED in the HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES!!
Groundbreaking Legislation Introduced in the House of Representatives! The Educating to Prevent Eating Disorders Act of 2015 (H.R. 4153) would establish a three-year pilot program to implement eating disorders screenings in eligible schools and provide educational information for teachers and parents on the dangers of eating disorders. This legislation has the…
Our Mission
Our focus is to provide up-to-date learning resources via outreach, media attention, and community events; we strive to educate our local community in order to facilitate greater understanding and more effective approaches to treating eating disorders and improving body image.
Scholarships for treatment are available for our local community members (Volusia and Flagler counties).
For information and applications for scholarship opportunities:
Contact: Kathryn Fraser, Ph.D. at kathryn.fraser@halifax.org