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Espresso Yourself: Headshots & Networking
Nov
13

Espresso Yourself: Headshots & Networking

  • Friday, November 13, 2026
  • 9:00 AM 11:30 AM
  • Northside Social Falls Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rock Recovery and Hidden River for Espresso Yourself, a morning designed to bring local mental health professionals together over good coffee, delicious breakfast, and meaningful connection.

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GivingTuesday 2026
Dec
1

GivingTuesday 2026

  • Tuesday, December 1, 2026
  • 12:00 AM 11:59 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

This GivingTuesday, you can help Rock Recovery raise critical funds to provide live-saving eating disorder treatment and support for clients in need.

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Breaking Bread Gala 2027
Apr
3

Breaking Bread Gala 2027

  • Saturday, April 3, 2027
  • 5:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • The Westin Alexandria - Old Town (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Don’t miss Rock Recovery’s 18th anniversary Breaking Bread gala, a one-of-a-kind annual gathering that celebrates our incredible clients and raises critical funds to support our life-saving eating disorder treatment programs!

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Move, Breathe, & Notice: From Sensation to Choice
Sep
15

Move, Breathe, & Notice: From Sensation to Choice

  • Tuesday, September 15, 2026
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • Virtual Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rock Recovery and BodiLab for Move, Breathe, Notice, a gentle guided movement and breathwork session designed to help you slow down, tune in, and practice responding to your body’s cues with curiosity and care.

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Barre & Body Image with barre3 Arlington
Aug
29

Barre & Body Image with barre3 Arlington

  • Saturday, August 29, 2026
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • barre3 Arlington (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come celebrate with us as we honor our bodies with joyful movement! Join us as we team up with Barre3 Arlington on Saturday, August 29th for a 45-minute signature class. All fitness levels are welcome!

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Alumni Support Group
Aug
4

Alumni Support Group

  • Tuesday, August 4, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 7:00 PM
  • Virtual on Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join this free, virtual support group open to all alumni who have participated in one of Rock Recovery's eating disorder therapy services.

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Soil: Embodying Joy & Honoring LGBTQ+ Stories
Jun
27

Soil: Embodying Joy & Honoring LGBTQ+ Stories

  • Saturday, June 27, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM
  • 4545 42nd Street Northwest Washington, District of Columbia, 20016 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rock Recovery and Giovonni Hinton of She Is Resilience for a Pride-centered journaling and poetry workshop.

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Sundae Social: A Summer Mental Health Gathering
Jun
24

Sundae Social: A Summer Mental Health Gathering

  • Wednesday, June 24, 2026
  • 4:30 PM 7:00 PM
  • Virginia Highlands Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Kick off summer with Rock Recovery and Equip for an evening of connection, community, and ice cream!

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Out Loud Pride Summit 2026
Jun
11

Out Loud Pride Summit 2026

  • Thursday, June 11, 2026
  • 1:00 PM 4:00 PM
  • Virtual Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center proudly present the 6th Annual Out Loud Pride Summit, featuring Rock Recovery’s very own Shandree McNatt!

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Under Pressure: Eating Disorder Recovery in the Era of Ozempic
Jun
11

Under Pressure: Eating Disorder Recovery in the Era of Ozempic

  • Thursday, June 11, 2026
  • 9:00 AM 10:30 AM
  • Virtual on Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rock Recovery and The Renfrew Center for a workshop overview of semaglutide-based products, a critical review of current research, and an examination of their implications for eating disorder treatment and recovery. Participants will explore the impact of weight stigma, ethical considerations, and the potential for these medications to exacerbate symptoms or interfere with long-term recovery goals.

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Strength Not Stigma: How Our Mental Health Journeys Shape Our Lives
May
28

Strength Not Stigma: How Our Mental Health Journeys Shape Our Lives

  • Thursday, May 28, 2026
  • 5:30 PM 7:30 PM
  • Northeastern University - Arlington Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rock Recovery for an evening of connection, community, and conversation surrounding mental health and how it impacts our every day lives.

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Dine with Chipotle Ballston this Mental Health Awareness Month!
May
20

Dine with Chipotle Ballston this Mental Health Awareness Month!

  • Wednesday, May 20, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • Chipotle (Ballston) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, dine-in or take-out with Chipotle (Ballston) on Wednesday, May 20th and help make recovery possible for more individuals and families. The restaurant will donate 25% of proceeds from 5-9 PM back to Rock Recovery (must bring in flyer or mention Rock Recovery at checkout in-person or online).

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Addressing Eating Disorders: An Extra Mile Event with Arlington Bridge Builders
May
17

Addressing Eating Disorders: An Extra Mile Event with Arlington Bridge Builders

  • Sunday, May 17, 2026
  • 12:30 PM 2:30 PM
  • Emmanuel Presbyterian Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rock Recovery and the Arlington Turkey Trot for a special Extra Mile program presentation. Christie Dondero Bettwy, Rock Recovery’s Executive Director, will present to the community and explore the underlying issues surrounding eating disorders and how life-changing treatment can help ensure no one faces their struggle alone.

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DC Brau Run 2026
May
17

DC Brau Run 2026

  • Sunday, May 17, 2026
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM
  • DC Brau (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rock Recovery and Brau Runners on Sunday, May 17th for a 5K around the Brau neighborhood and ending at DC Brau for a drink!

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Give Greater DC Fundraising Campaign
May
12

Give Greater DC Fundraising Campaign

  • Tuesday, May 12, 2026
  • 12:00 AM 11:59 PM
  • Online Fundraiser (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Rock Recovery is raising critical funds all month long to support its life-changing mental health therapy programs! As part of this important month, we are honored to participate in Give Greater DC on Tuesday, May 12th, a regional campaign organized by our friends at Spur Local. We have a goal to raise $5,000 through Give Greater DC to help ensure that individuals and families in our community have access to timely, quality, life-changing mental health care. 

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When Food Access Meets Mental Health: Understanding the Tie Between Food Insecurity and Eating Disorders
Apr
16

When Food Access Meets Mental Health: Understanding the Tie Between Food Insecurity and Eating Disorders

  • Thursday, April 16, 2026
  • 9:00 AM 11:00 AM
  • Northern Virginia Food Rescue (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rock Recovery and the Northern Virginia Food Rescue for a panel and networking breakfast to learn about the critical link between food access, mental health, and eating disorders—and how cross-sector collaboration can remove critical barriers to recovery.

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Breaking Bread Gala 2026
Mar
21

Breaking Bread Gala 2026

  • Saturday, March 21, 2026
  • 5:00 PM 9:00 PM
  • Hilton Arlington Rosslyn - The Key (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Don’t miss Rock Recovery’s 17th anniversary Breaking Bread gala, a one-of-a-kind annual gathering that celebrates our incredible clients and raises critical funds to support our life-saving eating disorder treatment programs!

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NAMI Talks: Supporting People with Eating Disorders
Feb
26

NAMI Talks: Supporting People with Eating Disorders

  • Thursday, February 26, 2026
  • 6:30 PM 8:00 PM
  • Virtual on Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In honor of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, join Rock Recovery and NAMI Northern Virginia for a discussion surrounding supporting people with eating disorders. Hear from a peer who has struggled with an eating disorder, as well as an expert in support and education for people with eating disorders.

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Dine with Westville Clarendon this EDA Week!
Feb
25

Dine with Westville Clarendon this EDA Week!

  • Wednesday, February 25, 2026
  • 12:00 AM 11:59 PM
  • Westville Clarendon (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In honor of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, dine-in or take-out with Westville Clarendon on Wednesday, February 25th and help make recovery possible for more individuals and families. The restaurant will donate 50% of proceeds all day back to Rock Recovery (must bring in flyer or mention Rock at checkout).

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Nourish Body and Mind Fundraiser: A Conversation Around Food, Wellness & Recovery
Feb
24

Nourish Body and Mind Fundraiser: A Conversation Around Food, Wellness & Recovery

  • Tuesday, February 24, 2026
  • 6:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • Chacho Spirits (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

​Join us for a meaningful, feel-good evening centered on connection, storytelling, and nourishment — for the body and the soul. Whether you have lived experience, support someone who does, or simply want to be part of a compassionate conversation, this night is for you.

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026
Feb
23

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026

  • Monday, February 23, 2026
  • 12:00 AM 11:59 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Each year, Rock Recovery celebrates Eating Disorders Awareness Week to honor and shed light on the millions of individuals and families whose lives are affected by disordered eating. All week long, we will work to educate the community and amplify diverse voices and experiences to help eradicate the stigma around eating disorders and mental health.

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Hope for Healing Virtual Prayer Night 2025
Dec
18

Hope for Healing Virtual Prayer Night 2025

  • Thursday, December 18, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM
  • Virtual on Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rock Recovery as we close out the year with a special night of prayer. Gather with us virtually as we pray for the millions of individuals and families whose lives have been impacted by eating disorders and other mental health struggles.

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GivingTuesday 2025
Dec
2

GivingTuesday 2025

  • Tuesday, December 2, 2025
  • 12:00 AM 11:59 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

This GivingTuesday, you can help Rock Recovery raise critical funds to provide live-saving care and support for teens in need.

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2025 Arlington Turkey Trot
Nov
27
Community Event

2025 Arlington Turkey Trot

  • Thursday, November 27, 2025
  • 8:00 AM 9:00 AM
  • 3020 North Pershing Drive (One block from Christ Church of Arlington) Arlington, VA, 22201 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rock Recovery at the 20th anniversary Arlington Turkey Trot 5k on Thanksgiving day and support local nonprofits giving back to the community!

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Rock Recovery 2025 Open House
Nov
20

Rock Recovery 2025 Open House

  • Thursday, November 20, 2025
  • 8:00 AM 10:00 AM
  • Rock Recovery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on Wednesday, November 20th for Rock Recovery’s 2025 Open House!

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Lasting Freedom: Holiday Recovery Support Group
Nov
17

Lasting Freedom: Holiday Recovery Support Group

  • Monday, November 17, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
  • Virtual on Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rock’s Lasting Freedom Holiday Recovery support group is a six-week support series designed to help you build healthy relationships and experience freedom from disordered eating and body image issues through the holidays!

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Training and Book Launch: Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders with Tamie Gangloff, MA, MFT
Oct
28

Training and Book Launch: Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders with Tamie Gangloff, MA, MFT

  • Tuesday, October 28, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
  • Rock Recovery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us in celebrating the release of Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders: Assessment, Clinical Skills and Lived Experiences by Tamie Gangloff.

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Cultural Humility in Practice: Supporting Hispanic and Latine Clients
Sep
29

Cultural Humility in Practice: Supporting Hispanic and Latine Clients

  • Monday, September 29, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • Virtual on Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a webinar designed to help providers deepen their humility and strengthen their ability to serve Hispanic and Latine clients.

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Lasting Freedom: Finding Food Freedom
Sep
24

Lasting Freedom: Finding Food Freedom

  • Wednesday, September 24, 2025
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
  • Virtual on Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Rock’s Lasting Freedom Finding Food Freedom support group is a six-week support series designed to help you break free from the pressures of diet culture and heal your relationship with food!

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DC Brau Run 2025
Jul
20

DC Brau Run 2025

  • Sunday, July 20, 2025
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM
  • DC Brau (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Rock Recovery and Brau Runners on Sunday, July 20th for a 5K around the Brau neighborhood and ending at DC Brau for a drink!

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Proud Voices, Brave Journeys: A Celebration of Healing
Jun
26

Proud Voices, Brave Journeys: A Celebration of Healing

  • Thursday, June 26, 2025
  • 7:30 PM 8:30 PM
  • Virtual on Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

MEDA and Rock Recovery invite you to a virtual evening of creativity and connection within the eating disorder community this Pride Month!

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World Eating Disorders Action Day 2025
Jun
2

World Eating Disorders Action Day 2025

  • Monday, June 2, 2025
  • 12:00 AM 11:59 PM
  • Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

You can make a difference in the lives of the 28 million Americans with an eating disorder! Join us on June 2nd, as we raise critical funds to support our teen therapy programming and ensure that every person who comes to us can access life-saving care.

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Arlington Chamber Small Business Roundtable: Wellness at Work: Investing in Your Mental Health & Work-Life Balance 
May
21

Arlington Chamber Small Business Roundtable: Wellness at Work: Investing in Your Mental Health & Work-Life Balance 

  • Wednesday, May 21, 2025
  • 12:00 PM 1:00 PM
  • Virtual on Zoom (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In honor of Mental Health Month, join the Arlington Chamber and Christie Dondero Bettwy, Executive Director of Rock Recovery, to learn actionable strategies and tips to help manage stress and create a balanced approach to investing in your health. Topics covered will include finding work-life balance, mindfulness strategies, intuitive eating, how to avoid burnout, and more. 

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Rock Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that makes life-saving eating disorder treatment and support accessible for all. We believe that everyone deserves access to quality and affordable mental healthcare, and we work tirelessly to help our clients experience freedom from eating disorders and body image issues. Our doors are open to all (without regard to religion, race, nationality, gender, size, ethnic origin, or sexual identity) who wish to work with us on their unique journey to healing and recovery.