A Chance to Heal was established toprevent eating disorders through education and advocacy.
To do this, we work to:
A Chance to Heal Foundation (ACTH) was established by Ivy Silver and her daughter Rachel following Rachel's treatment for an eating disorder. While receiving care, Rachel noticed disparities of care for other patients. Following her return home, Rachel became passionate about eliminating barriers to treatment, and founded ACTH with her mother.
A Chance to Heal Foundation was started in 2004 as a donor advised fund under the National Philanthropic Fund and became a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization in May 2005, representing all eating disorders - from anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder to body dysmorphia.
ACTH is a board-driven charitable organization serving the Delaware Valley with a broad range of strategically focused programs and services. One component seeks to educate students in middle school, high school and college about the importance of having a healthy body image and the sign and dangers of eating disorders. Another component seeks to educate and provide resources for adults, parents, and families seeking to understand the disease. A third component seeks to educate and build awareness among health care providers in schools, the medical community, professional organizations, educators, coaches and community leaders. Although the Delaware Valley is our primary target market, our impact continues to reach national audiences through television and print media exposure. A Junior Advisory Board provides insights and experiences for the youth culture.
A Chance to Heal www.achancetoheal.org
PO Box 2342 / Jenkintown, PA 19046 / 215 885-2420
info@achancetoheal.org
