This website provides implementation support for FREEDcan service delivery. This website does not provide clinical advice. If you or someone you know is in need of urgent medical attention, please seek help from your nearest emergency department. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or has suicide-related concerns, call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime, for support. 

For information about eating disorder services in Ontario, you can reach out to the National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) Helpline: 1-866-NEDIC-20 (toll-free) or 416-340-4156 (Toronto), or visit their website at www.nedic.ca. You can also get information specifically about publicly-funded services in Ontario from ConnexOntario. Contact them at 1-866-531-2600 (toll-free) or visit their website at www.connexontario.ca

Family Resources

How to Support a Loved One With Eating Concerns

If you have a loved one who has been experiencing negative thoughts about their body or their relationship with food, we have some information resources to share with you. A lot of these use the words "eating disorder", but a diagnosis of an eating disorder is not needed to benefit from some information about feeling better in our bodies and nourishing ourselves. 

Why Seek Services?

We invite you to reach out to any of these resources, as research shows that those who seek support for their eating disorders early have the best chance at overcoming their concerns. 

The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) is a supportive connection to eating disorder resources and healthcare pathway navigation within Canada. NEDIC offers confidential helpline services to anyone affected by an eating disorder through live chat, telephone, and email. Services are available at these times (all in ET):

  • 9am – 9pm Monday – Thursday
  • 9am – 5pm on Friday
  • 12 – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday

*Note: Visit  nedic.ca for the most up to date hours; access helpline services at:

Phone Icon  1-866-NEDIC-20 or 416-340-4156
Mail Icon nedic@uhn.ca
Speach Bubble Icon chat: www.nedic.ca

 

Body Brave is an organization dedicated to promoting recovery from eating disorders for every body. Body Brave offers support services and treatment programs including a virtual recovery support program.

Body Peace is a free online program for anyone in Canada 14+. They offer peer support led by trained mentors and other resources including videos, worksheets, and workshops.

National Initiative for Eating Disorders (NIED) exists to give hope and support to anyone in Canada affected by an eating disorder. NIED is dedicated to the development and sharing of education resources.

Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment for Eating Disorders, (F.E.A.S.T) is dedicated to offering free support to families of people affected by eating disorders.

CanPed provides free informational and educational support for caregivers supporting youth 9-18 years old.

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freedcan@cheo.on.ca

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