Who We Are
Learn about what drives us.
Mission
The Wisconsin Eating Disorder Education and Community Foundation (WEDEC Foundation) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the ethical and integrity-driven advancement of eating disorder awareness, treatment, and community care and in the state of Wisconsin. Through mentorship, training, education, and community engagement the WEDEC Foundation is an organization for professionals in the fields of clinical counseling, nutrition therapy, and psychiatry to gain comprehensive, expert-level training and education in the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders, all while underserved community members receive the benefits of affordable, holistic care.
Vision
We envision a Wisconsin where every person impacted by eating disorders has access to ethical, expert, and compassionate care—regardless of their background or financial means. The WEDEC Foundation aspires to eliminate stigma, bridge treatment gaps, and cultivate a statewide culture of healing, awareness, and growth through transformative education, empowered providers, and a deeply connected community.
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Transparency: The WEDEC Foundation is grounded in transparency as an ethical way to perform business and build community partnerships.
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Integrity: We are committed to showing consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral principles.
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Compassion: The literal definition of compassion is "to suffer together." As a core value of WEDEC, this means that we will share the load of distress and suffering with our clients, their family, and our community. We will show up moment to moment prepared toehold space for those who need nurturing care.
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Community Awareness: Awareness is a catalyst for change. Through community awareness events the WEDEC Foundation will continue to offer unique platforms for community members at large to cultivate new knowledge and experience true connections.
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Growth: As the WEDEC Foundation embraces its own growth and development as an organization, we will honor the process of learning, healing, and emerging anew among those we serve.