National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) | 1-866-NEDIC-20
NEDIC provides information, resources, referrals, and in-the-moment support to Canadians affected by eating disorders. If you’d like to talk through some of these care options, you can connect with a trained support worker through their helpline and instant chat service.
Helpline: 416-340-4156 in Toronto
Instant chat service: www.nedic.ca
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm EST
Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm EST
Saturday & Sunday, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST (Instant Chat only)
Eating Disorder Treatment (Hospital):
*The following hospital programs are covered by OHIP. Many hospitals have transitioned online for day treatment and outpatient programs. Contact individual programs for more information. Specific out of country services may also be covered by OHIP. For a complete list of Ontario’s hospital eating disorder treatment programs, visit OCOPED.
- The Hospital for Sick Children (children & adolescents) – Toronto
- Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (children & adolescents) – Whitby
- North York General Hospital (children, adolescents, & adults) – Toronto
- William Osler Health System (children, adolescents, & adults) – Brampton
- South Lake Regional Health Care (adolescents & young adults) – Newmarket
- Lakeridge Health Network (adolescents & adults) – Oshawa
- Toronto General Hospital (adults) – Toronto
- Credit Valley Hospital (adults) – Mississauga
Eating Disorder Treatment (Community)
- Body Brave – Hamilton (community-based, OHIP-covered, virtual treatment, age 18+)
Eating Disorder Support (in addition to Sheena’s Place):
- Eating Disorders Nova Scotia (free peer support, age 18+)
- Looking Glass BC (free peer support, age 14+)
- Fighting Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Populations (FEDUP) (free peer support for gender-diverse folx & QTBIPOC folx)
- Nalgona Positivity Pride (free peer support for BIPOC, age 18+)
- The Eating Disorder Foundation (free group support, adolescents & adults)
- Danielle’s Place (free youth programs & group support for caregivers)
- Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (reduced cost group support options, age 18+)
- Silver Linings Foundation (reduced cost group support, adolescents & adults)
- Hopewell (reduced cost group support)
Advocacy & Support for Caregivers:
- National Initiative for Eating Disorders (NIED)
- Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders (F.E.A.S.T.)
- Caregiver support groups at Sheena’s Place, Eating Disorder Foundation, Eating Disorders Nova Scotia (see above for links)
Funding Opportunities for Eating Disorder Treatment: