Eating Disorders Support Meetings
Provides an online listing of support groups available in BC, as well as online information and resources, to support individuals with their recovery from an eating disorder.
Telephone and internet meetings are also available. Twelve Steps of recovery are used for knowledge and wisdom.
Provincial Specialized Eating Disorders Program
Provides assessment and treatment to adults diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, bulimia or other specified feeding or eating disorder. The program offers multidisciplinary assessment, psychosocial evaluation, residential day program, tertiary inpatient program at St. Paul's Hospital, and a variety of outpatient services. Provided in partnership with the Provincial Adult Specialized Tertiary Eating Disorders Program.
Multiple Locations
Eating Disorders Helpline
Offers telephone support to individuals wanting information about eating disorders, food and weight preoccupation, and or disordered eating. Trained support workers provide support, information, and referrals to professionals across Canada.
Kelty Eating Disorder Resources
Provides resources and peer support to people of all ages with eating disorders or disordered eating concerns in BC. Support is available by phone, email or in person at the centre.
Online information is also available and includes topics such as treatment options, types of disorders, group support, recovery and relapse prevention, nutritional counselling, and where to find help.
4555 Heather Street, Vancouver, BC
Eating Disorders Counselling
Provides affordable one-on-one counselling to individuals who are affected by eating disorders to process challenges and focus on recovery. Counselling is provided by a university practicum student that works under the supervision of a registered clinical counsellor. Sessions are available in-person or virtually.
200-2006 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Eating Disorder Peer Support Group
Offers a weekly peer support group for adults with an eating disorder or who struggle with food, exercise or body image that affects their quality of life or interferes with day-to-day living.
Peer facilitators are not counsellors but individuals who are in various places of recovery themselves. The group currently meets virtually by zoom only; see website how to join a meeting.
Looking Glass Eating Disorder Services
The Looking Glass Foundation provides programs and resources to individuals experiencing eating disorders and disordered eating.
Online Peer Support Chats
Provides a safe, confidential space for individuals who are affected by an eating disorder or disordered eating, to chat online about their experiences and benefit from the empathy and understanding of their peers while avoiding sensitive subjects such as weight, dieting and specific eating disorder behaviours. There are 10 live chats per week and participants can join as many as they like.
Eating Disorders Information and Resources
Offers online information for individuals who may be struggling with an eating disorder. Topics include eating disorders types and symptoms, body image, education, and awareness. Online resources include video training, presentations, blogs, volunteer support, and access to online support groups.
Looking Glass Residence
Provides residential treatment in a home-like setting for young men and women with anorexia, bulimia, binge-eating, and other eating disorders. Care and support is provided by a multi-disciplinary team of medical and mental health professionals.
Support includes individual, group and family therapy, meal support and nutrition, and medical and psychiatric treatment. Operates in partnership with the government of BC.
200-2006 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC