An eating disorder is a complex mental illness involving relentless unhealthy thoughts and behaviours towards food, weight and body shape. Community-based eating disorder services provide collaborative treatment approaches for youth, families and adults.
Services and Treatment Provided
- Individual counselling and nutrition support
- Group therapy
- Family-based treatment
- Liaison and referral to specialized eating disorders inpatient and residential treatment programs
- Collaboration with primary care providers
- South Island
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Services for South Vancouver Island residents are provided by the Ministry of Children and Family Development. A referral is required from your primary care provider.
Please call 250-387-0000 for more information.
South Island Referral form
- Cowichan Valley
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Serving residents of Shawinigan Lake, Duncan, Chemainus, Lake Cowichan, North Cowichan, Mill Bay and Ladysmith.
Adults:
Youth:
Child and youth services are provided through Child and Youth Mental Health team (CYMH). No referral is required to access CYMH Youth Eating Disorder Services.
- Central Island
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Serving residents of Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Oceanside, Alberni Valley and the West Coast. Referrals are required from a primary care provider.
Adults:
Youth:
- North Island
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Serving residents of Comox Valley, Strathcona and North Island. Referrals are required from a primary care provider.
Adults:
Youth:
