At BodyKind Vail, the mission is grounded in these core values:

Empowerment
We help individuals affected by eating disorders reconnect with their bodies, rebuild self-trust, and reclaim their voices throughout the healing journey.

Compassion
We meet everyone impacted by eating disorders with empathy—not judgment—understanding that recovery looks different for each person.

Education
We provide clear, accessible information to increase awareness of eating disorders as serious mental health conditions, not lifestyle choices or surface struggles.

Community
We create supportive spaces—through peer-led groups, events, and outreach—where no one navigating an eating disorder feels alone.

Hope
We believe recovery from eating disorders is possible. Even in the hardest moments, we hold space for hope and remind people they are never beyond healing.

Prevention
We’re committed to early intervention—offering education and support in schools, youth programs, and sports teams to prevent disordered eating before it begins.

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What local tools and resources would support your eating disorder recovery?

  • In the past I went into inpatient treatment and it was extremely helpful but at this time in my life I think a body positive workshop, gentle movement and some mentorship could do wonders for me.”

    • Anonymous

At BodyKind Vail, our mission is to provide compassionate, community-based support for anyone impacted by eating disorders. We believe healing is possible when care is accessible, stigma is dismantled, and no one has to struggle in silence. Eating disorders don’t discriminate—they affect people of all ages, body types, races, gender identities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported at every stage of their journey.