CHEO - Regional Eating Disorders Program

Application

Once a physician's referral is received by the Intake Worker, a full interdisciplinary assessment is conducted with the client and family, and treatment recommendations are made

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Children and youth 17 years and under suffering from an eating disorder

Fees

Set fees * covered by the Ontario Health Card

Executives

Stephen Feder - Medical Director
613-737-7600 ext 2571

Contacts

Sarah Dewar - Child and Youth Counsellor
613-737-7600 ext 5890

Languages

English ; French

Area(s) Served

Québec ; Eastern Ontario

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Outpatient Services: Comprehensive interdisciplinary assessment for individuals with an eating disorder who are referred by their physicians * ongoing medical, nutritional and mental health services (psycho-education groups * group therapy * individual therapy * family therapy) as needed

Day Treatment Program: For adolescents with serious eating disorders who are medically stable but require intensive treatment and support

Inpatient Services: Medical stabilization through the provision of nutritional rehabilitation, individual and family education and support * inpatients may begin to attend the Day Treatment Program once they are medically stable

Support-Education Group: Running in eight-week cycles * group service providing education to both adolescents and their parents in a therapeutic setting