ACAB - Associació Contra l'Anorèxia i la Bulímia

Support for people affected by eating disorders

Associació Contra l'Anorèxia i la Bulímia (ACAB) is a Barcelona nonprofit focused on eating disorders, including anorexia and bulimia. It combines direct support for people affected and their families with prevention and public-awareness programs.

Free information and guidance

ACAB offers a free support service with information, guidance, and help navigating resources for eating disorders. Its services include:

• Information and support: Guidance on available eating-disorder resources.
• Family support: Answers to questions and strategies for families helping someone affected.
• Support for people affected: Information and guidance for people who have or think they may have an eating disorder.

In-person intake appointments must be scheduled in advance. Phone support is available Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4–7 p.m., and Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Prevention and education

ACAB provides eating-disorder prevention training for schools, teachers, cafeteria staff, and health care teams, including primary care, nursing, and pediatrics. Its awareness work also addresses online content that promotes anorexia or bulimia, including pro-ana and pro-mia websites, and portrayals in advertising.

Publications and ways to help

The association publishes articles, guides, news, and an activity calendar. Its email newsletter is available in Catalan and Spanish. Members, donors, and volunteers help fund its work.

Location and contact

The office is at 135 Enric Granados Street, first floor, unit 1, Barcelona 08008. Call 93 454 91 09 or email consulta@acab.org. Visit acab.org.