Welcome to NEDA – Long Island.
The National Eating Disorders Association – Long Island (NEDA-LI) is a regional affiliate of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). We are a non-profit organization dedicated to the study, treatment and prevention of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.
From our offices in Long Island, we serve Nassau, Suffolk and Queens.
We provide support, resources and referrals to sufferers and their families, and education and consultation to professionals in the field. Our membership is comprised of a partnership between professionals, sufferers, family members and volunteers who seek to meet the variety of needs connected with eating disorder problems.
Our services:
1) Support Groups
Monthly support groups for sufferers and their families are run by professionals in the field. (CSW, PhD, PsyD, MD, RD). The format of these groups includes professional lectures, followed by questions and discussion. Participants are given the opportunity to share and learn in a supportive, professionally facilitated atmosphere. There are currently five groups running in locations throughout Long Island and Queens.
2) Referral Sources
A list of qualified eating disorder therapists, nutritionists, centers and hospitals in Long Island and Queens is maintained in our national office. Those in need of a referral can get help today with information from the national NEDA website.
3) Education
School Outreach Programs - Early and effective education is extremely important in the prevention and identification of eating disorders. To this end, we provide experienced professionals who are available to speak to students – from elementary school to graduate level classes. We also train educators and support staff in dealing with eating disorder issues within the schools.
Public Conference - Annually, we run a FREE public conference, combining professionals and those in recovery to provide education and support. To learn more, call us at 516-794-0415.
Professional Training - Workshops, advanced training and case discussion groups for counselors and professional who work with the eating disordered population is essential and available thorough NEDA-LI. Annual Support Group Training is available to professionals locally and is being used to train professionals nationally.
Resource Room - Our latest project is the development of an eating disorder resource room which will offer the public easy access to current books, periodical literature, newsletters, audiocassettes and videotapes. You may also visit the Information & Resources section of the national NEDA website or Shop Our Store.
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Our organization.
NEDA–LI is comprised of professionals who specialize in eating disorders including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors and nutritionists. All work as unpaid volunteers and here is just a sampling of the good work they help NEDA-LI offer in our community:
- educate the public about eating disorders.
- lead free support groups in the Nassau County, Suffolk County and Queens County areas.
- provide referral sources for treatment.
- educate and train other professionals.
The organization also welcomes membership and active participation from the public, including sufferers and family members, who are instrumental in planning and supporting our various activities.
If you would like to volunteer, raise funds, or simply want to know more about NEDA-LI, please call us at 516-794-0415.
NEDA LI Advisory Board Members:
Robert Fox, PhD, President
Vicki Paley, LCSW, BCD, Past President
Meg Maginn, LCSW, Vice-President
Carolyn Carrano, LCSW, Secretary
Deborah Cohen, LCSW, BCD, Treasurer
Tracey Cardello, LCSW
Martin Fisher, MD
Andrea Gallo, MA, LCSW
Elise Gold, MS
Stanley Hertz, MD
Jason Kronberg, DO, FAAP
Sue Morin, NPP
Michael Nussbaum, MD
Executive Director:
Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CDN
Assistant Executive Director:
Irene Schlagman, CEDA
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Contact NEDA-LI.
NEDA – Long Island
900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 403
Westbury, NY 11590
516-794-0415
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Book a speaker.
NEDA-LI feels that early and effective education is extremely important in identifying the warning signs of those who already have an eating disorder and to prevent others from developing one. To this end, we provide experienced professionals, FREE of charge, who are available to give lectures throughout our school system, starting from elementary school to college classes. In addition, lectures and consultation to staff are furnished with emphasis on supplying the materials and knowledge educators need for teaching their own classes.
Advanced training and supervision of counselors and professionals who work with the eating disordered population is essential and available through NEDA-LI. For more information, please contact NEDA-LI at 516-794-0415.
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Find a support group.
NEDA-LI runs several support groups, led by professionals in the field. There is no fee required, but donations are accepted. Women and men with eating problems, and their families and friends are invited.
If you are looking for support groups outside of the greater Long Island area, you can get help today with a list of support groups and care providers on the national NEDA website.
For additional information on the Mather and Manhasset Groups, please call NEDA-LI at 516-794-0415.
Local support groups:
John T. Mather Hospital
75 North Country Rd
Pt Jefferson NY 11777
7:00-8:30 pm-Conference Room 3
Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of the month.
Click here for directions
North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset
300 Community Drive
Manhasset, NY 11030
Main Entrance to the Hospital
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Third Sat of each month
Monte Conference Room
Enter the main entrance of the hospital for all meetings.
Professionals who run support groups:
Tracey Cardello, LCSW
28 E Old Country Rd
Hicksville, NY 11801
516-935-6046
Carolyn Carrano, CSW
8243 Jericho Turnpike
Woodbury, NY 11797
516-367-7242
Deborah Cohen, LCSW, BCD
300 Community Drive
Manhasset, NY
516-365-7329
Robert Fox, Phd.
142 Mineola Ave
Mineola, NY 11501
516-626-1171
Andrea Gallo, CSW
26 Berry Hill Rd.
Syosset, NY 11791
516-921-1494
Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD
Clinical Nutritionist
900 Merchants Concourse
Westbury, NY 11590
516-794-7328
– OR –
111 Smithtown Bypass
Hauppauge, NY 11788
631-724-7152
Meg Maginn, CSW
111 Smithtown Bypass
Hauppauge, NY 11788
631-724-7152
– OR –
900 Merchants Concourse
Westbury, NY 11590
516-794-7328
Sue Morin, NPP
John T Mather Hospital
298 Rte 112
Pt Jefferson Station, NY 11776
631-473-3877, Ext 27
Vicki Paley, CSW, BCD
5 Travers St.
Manhasset, NY 11030
516-627-5009
– OR –
900 Merchants Concourse
Westbury, NY 11590
516-627-5009
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For treatment professionals – Learn about our training series
NEDA-LI 2007-2008 Professional Training Program
Out on the Limb – Series
Download Workshop Flyer
Case Discussion Workshops for Professionals Treating Eating Disorders
May 2008
Download Public Conference Flyer
Directions to OMNI Building for FREE Public Conference
333 Earl Ovington B lvd
Uniondale, NY
From the Northern State Eastbound or Westbound:
Take the Northern State Parkway to the Meadowbrook Parkway South. Take the Meadowbrook Parkway and get off at Exit M4. When you immediately get off the exit bear right and follow the sign that says Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Once you are on Charles Lindbergh Blvd, stay in the left lane and go to the first traffic light (sign for Nassau Community College will be on your right and the Omni Building will be across on your left. Make a left turn at the light and a right turn into the parking lot.
From the Northern State Eastbound or Westbound:
Take the Northern State Parkway to the Meadowbrook Parkway and get off the Meadowbrook at Exit M5 and follow the directions below from the Meadowbrook.
From the Southern State Eastbound or Westbound:
Take the Southern State and get off at Exit 22 (Meadowbrook Parkway) and go North on the Meadowbrook. Take the Meadowbrook to Exit M5 going West on Hempstead Turnpike. (Rte 24). Go 2 traffic lights on Hempstead Turnpike and make a right turn at the second light (Earl Ovington Blvd). Get into the left lane on Earl Ovington Blvd. and go 3 traffic lights and at the 3rd light (sign for Nassau County College will be in front of you) make a left turn onto Charles Lindbergh Blvd. and go a few feet and the parking lot will be on left.
Directions to Case Discussion Workshops for Professionals
50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd.
Conference Room, Lower Level
Uniondale, NY 11553
Phone: 516-794-0415
From the Northern State Eastbound or Westbound:
Take the Northern State Parkway to the Meadowbrook Parkway South. Get off at Exit M4 on the Meadowbrook. When you get off the Exit bear right and follow the sign that says Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Once you are on Charles Lindbergh Blvd stay in the left lane and go three traffic lights. At the corner of Westbury Blvd there will be a traffic light. After you go past the traffic light go about 100 feet and the entrance to the building will be on your left. Make a left turn into the building and a right turn into the parking lot.
From the Southern State Eastbound or Westbound:
Take the Southern State and get off at Exit 22 (Meadowbrook Parkway) and go North on the Meadowbrook Parkway. Take the Meadowbrook to Exit M5 going West on Hempstead Turnpike (rte 24). Go 2 traffic lights and make a right turn at the second light (Earl Ovington Blvd). Get into the left lane on Earl Ovington Blvd. and go 3 traffic lights and at the 3rd light (sign for Nassau Community College will be in front of you) make a left turn onto Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Stay in the left lane on Charles Lindbergh Blvd. After the first light there will be a fork in the road and continue in the extreme left lane of Charles Lindbergh Blvd and continue around the bend. At the next traffic light, which will be Westbury Blvd, make a left turn into the parking lot of 50 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Make the next right and the building will be down on your right.
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