National Eating Disorder Information Centre

Record #: CMH0018
Last Modified: 26 Jul 2023
Last Full Update: 26 Jul 2023

Phone

Office Phone 416-340-4156
Fax 416-340-4736
Toll Free Phone 1-866-633-4220

Address/Location Info

Address Eaton South 
200 Elizabeth St, ES 7-421 
Toronto, ON M5G 2C4
Located In Community Toronto Central
Intersection College St and Elizabeth St
Transit Information College station (on the Yonge Line) streetcar westbound to Elizabeth Street, walk south, three minutes. Streetcar: For the Elizabeth Street entrance, exit the College Streetcar at Elizabeth Street, walk south one block on the right (West) side of the

Description/Eligibility/Service Details

Description Provides support, information and resources on eating disorders and weight preoccupation.  
 
SERVICES OFFERED INCLUDE 
Literature on eating disorders (pamphlets, manuals, newsletters) 
Nation-wide listing of treatment services and resources 
Information on support groups for living with and affected by eating disorders 
Lectures and workshops for schools, community groups, professionals, etc 
Prevention and awareness campaigns 
Helpline to offer support, information, treatment options, etc. 
 
Also check out Beyond Images/Au-delà de l’image - NEDIC's free body image and self-esteem curriculum for grades 4 through 8
Hours Mon - Thu 9:00am - 9:00pm 
Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm 
Sat - Sun 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Dates All year (except Christmas)
Areas Served Canada ; Ontario ; Peel Region
Eligibility All ages
Fees None
Languages English ; Our Guide for Families pamphlet is now available in 7 languages (English, Arabic, Chinese, Inuktitut, Punjabi, Spanish, & Tagalog)

Contact Information

Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenedic 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_nedic/ 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theNEDIC 
Website: www.nedic.ca/
E-Mail nedic@uhn.ca
Website www.nedic.ca
Primary Executive Suzanne Phillips, Program Manager

Other Info

Alternate Name NEDIC
Print Material Newsletter - The Bulletin; Manuals, including: Guide for Families; Guide for Friends; Dieting and Weight Loss: Facts and Fiction; Quick Facts about Eating Disorders; Binge Eating; Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder; Eating Disorders in Boys and Men; Understanding Food and Weight-Related Problems in Youth: A Guide for Educators
Established 1985
Funding Provincial - Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Funding through UHN Foundation
Service Level (50) Non Profit

Subjects

CDRCP_CSI_HEADINGS Health
Subjects Eating disorders ; Information and referral ; Mental health ; Mental health services ; Nutrition ; Outreach ; Support groups ; Volunteer opportunities ; Workshops
Service Categories Specialized Information and Referral ~ Eating Disorders