Above / Linden Oaks is located on the campus of Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington St.
Linden Oaks Behavioral Health and the National Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders (ANAD) will host the 14th annual Candlelight Vigil for those affected by eating disorders from 5:45 to 7:30PM on Monday, May 15.
The event will be held in the Healing Garden at Linden Oaks Behavioral Health on the campus of Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington St. in Naperville. The theme of this year’s Vigil is “Stepping Stones.”
“This year, our presentations will highlight the theme of our event as our speakers who are now in recovery will share their inspiring messages and talk about the stepping stones of the recovery process,” says Erin Terada, Clinical Director, Linden Oaks Eating Disorder Program.
The event is a powerful opportunity for those in recovery to share stories, reconnect with former patients and families, and give hope to others as well as themselves.
More than 300 people are expected to attend the Vigil, which is open to the public and held each year to motivate and encourage recovery, provide support for families, to commemorate those who have lost their lives and recognize those who have recovered and survived.
The Vigil will feature speeches by recovering/recovered eating disorders patients and family members whose loved ones passed away due to eating disorders, musical performances, presentations by former Linden Oaks eating disorder program patients and a candle lighting ceremony.
The Linden Oaks Eating Disorders Program, designated a Center of Excellence by The Joint Commission, offers four levels of care with the latest techniques designed to help adults and adolescents recover from anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders.
For more information, visit www.eehealth.org/services/behavioral-health/specialties/eating-disorders. For a free assessment, call the Linden Oaks Help Line at (630) 305-5027.
Story submitted by Keith Hartenberger, Public Information Officer, Edward-Elmhurst Health.