We exist to make sure no one in Newfoundland and Labrador has to face an eating disorder alone, and that the systems meant to help them actually do. We are a place to start, with someone alongside you while you find your way to care.
The Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (EDFNL) is a leadership advocacy group dedicated to promoting research and providing public support services and information about eating disorders, including the treatment services available to individuals and families who experience disordered eating.
We are not a treatment provider. We are the front door, and we advocate at every level of government, health, and community for better treatment and policy across this province.
Five goals guide the work of EDFNL, from being a first point of contact to advocating for the research and services this province needs.
Support people who experience disordered eating by acting as a resource centre and a first step toward a focused, coordinated treatment path.
Promote a healthy body image and self-esteem through public education and awareness programs across Newfoundland and Labrador.
Advocate at various levels of government, health, and community groups to ensure input into the decisions that affect eating disorder policies and treatment.
Educate individuals, professionals, government, and families through materials, an information line, regular awareness programs, and this website.
Advocate for and support ongoing research and related medical services for eating disorders in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Our volunteer board brings together leadership from finance, healthcare, law, and community across Newfoundland and Labrador.
A small team, and the people you will speak to when you get in touch.
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