Sheena Carpenter did not survive her eating disorder (see article in PDF format). In response to her death in 1993, friends and colleagues of Sheena's mother Lynn, were motivated to create a place that would offer hope and support to people like Sheena.

Sheena's Place is now a centre offering services in a welcoming, non-institutional environment and is centrally  located in downtown Toronto close to public transportation. Sheena's Place serves as a link between people with eating disorders and hospital based programs, schools, agencies, therapists, families. It isn’t a residential facility. Individuals do not live here. We offer a wide range of support programs for people affected by eating disorders and their families. No referral is necessary and we respect the need and desire for confidentiality. Our programs are offered at no cost to participants.

Sheena's Place does not receive government funding for operational expenses. We rely on the generosity and financial support of individuals, corporations, foundations and the proceeds from special events (see ‘Getting Involved’ for more information).