Eating Disorders Program - Adult - Vancouver
Mental Health - Adult & Senior
Provided by Vancouver Coastal Health
Serves people who have Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Eating Disorders not otherwise specified (but not binge-eating disorder). For adults living in VCH catchment (with the exception of Richmond).
Provides client-centred care that empowers individuals and families to take responsibility for the recovery process from eating disorders to enhance their quality of life. The team includes therapists, outreach counsellors, physicians, a dietitian, nurses, and a psychiatrist.
The Eating Disorders program is group therapy based; patients must be willing to work in a group setting. Services are free of charge, and treatment options include:
The Eating Disorders program is group therapy based; patients must be willing to work in a group setting. Services are free of charge, and treatment options include:
- Group work
- Family and friends support group
- Nutritional
- Specialized medical care (consultation) and limited psychiatric support
- Recreation therapy and outreach
The team includes:
- Therapists
- Outreach counsellors
- Dietitian
- Nurse
- Physicians (consult only)
- Psychiatrist (consult only, no follow up)
- Recreation therapist
Consultation and education are also available to community agencies and professionals to promote awareness and early intervention.
Eligibility: Adults (19+) living in Vancouver, North Shore, Sunshine Coast and Sea to Sky.
DOES NOT PROVIDE URGENT CARE. NURSES WILL OFFER CONSULTATION AND DIRECTION TO PCP AS APPROPRIATE.
604-675-2531
Website: https://www.vch.ca/en/location...
#333, 2750 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V5K 1Z9
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed for lunch from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM). Closed on stats.
Wheelchair accessible.
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Physician or nurse practitioner referral
Associated Programs/Services
Also offered by Vancouver Coastal Health:
Just the closest matches listed. Click to see more!- CBT-I for Adults with Insomnia - Free Online Workshop
- Discovery Vista House for Eating Disorders
- Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Deaf-Blind Well-Being Program - Mental Health Services for deaf, hard of hearing, & deaf-blind people throughout BC
Availability
Service area: Vancouver Coastal Health Area
Service Types Provided
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
- Provided at a single location
- Provided by phone
- Provided in a group in-person
- Provided online: email / video / on-line
The listing of this service in Pathways is not a recommendation or endorsement by Pathways.