Eating Disorders Program - Child and Youth - Vancouver
Mental Health - Child & Youth, Services for Children, and Services for Youth
Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health
Offers community-based assessment and treatment for youth and families with eating disorders.
The Vancouver Eating Disorders Program is a free, voluntary, community-based program that offers inclusive, trauma informed, client-centred care to clients and families. The team includes therapists, nurses, dietitians, family therapists, outreach counsellors, recreation therapists, physicians, and some access to a psychiatrist. Appointments are offered Monday-Friday, 9-5 via zoom and in-person appointments. Some mandatory in-person appointment are required.
The program offers community-based assessment and treatment for youth and families with eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Eating Disorders Not Otherwise. Services available for children and youth aged 13-19 who live in Vancouver. Consultation, education and connection to alternate levels of care offered to children aged 12-13 while awaiting treatment. Please see page 6 of our general referral form for more details on our diagnostic criteria for our youth programs.
The program offers community-based assessment and treatment for youth and families with eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Eating Disorders Not Otherwise. Services available for children and youth aged 13-19 who live in Vancouver. Consultation, education and connection to alternate levels of care offered to children aged 12-13 while awaiting treatment. Please see page 6 of our general referral form for more details on our diagnostic criteria for our youth programs.
Services are free of charge, and treatment options include:
- Family and friends support group
- Caregiver education series
- Individual and family therapy
- Nutritional education and support
- Medical monitoring and consultation
- Psychiatric consultation (via internal program referral)
- Recreation therapy and outreach
Consultation and education are also available to community agencies and professionals to promote awareness and early intervention.
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604-675-2531
Website: https://www.vch.ca/en/location...
#333, 2750 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5K 1Z9
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (closed for lunch from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM). Closed on weekends and stat holidays.
Wheelchair accessible.
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Family physician or nurse practitioner referral
Associated Programs/Services
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Availability
Service area: Vancouver + show cities
Service Types Provided
Mental Health - Child & Youth
Services for Children
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at a single location
- Provided online: email / video / on-line
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