Get Help

Whatever you are facing, and wherever you are in the province, we will listen without judgment and help you find the right care. You do not have to have it sorted out before you call.

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Starting is the hardest part.

You do not need a formal diagnosis to reach out. If food, eating, or how you feel about your body is taking up more space in your life than it should, that is reason enough to talk to us.

1. Reach out

Call, email, or use the contact form. Someone on our team will get back to you soon. You do not need to know what to say first.

2. We listen

In a relaxed consultation, by phone or in person, we take time to understand your situation and answer your questions. Nobody will judge you or push you.

3. Connect to care

We help you find what fits, from provincial eating disorder services to community supports, and we stay alongside you while you get there.

Eating Disorders NL is not a treatment provider. We are the front door, and we will help you find your way to the right care.

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When someone you love is struggling.

Eating disorders affect the whole family. As a parent, partner, sibling, or friend you may feel helpless, frightened, or unsure of what to say. That is common, and you deserve support too.

Ways to help, gently

Look after yourself too. Supporting someone is demanding. Seek your own support and set boundaries that protect your wellbeing.
Use kind, non-judgmental language. Try to avoid comments about weight, appearance, or what someone is eating, and lead with care rather than fear.
Expect ups and downs. Setbacks are part of recovery, not a sign of failure or of your loved one letting you down.
Know that families are not to blame, and can be one of the most important allies in recovery.
Stay connected with their care team where that is welcome, and keep offering compassionate support if they find treatment hard.

Information adapted from NEDIC, nedic.ca.

If you need help right now.

These lines are free and confidential. Tap any number to call or text.Call or text these numbers from your phone.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Crisis support

988 Suicide Crisis Helpline · call or text, 24/7 1-888-737-4668 NL Mental Health Crisis Line 811 HealthLine NL · 24/7 health advice

Talk or text now

1-800-668-6868 Kids Help Phone · youth, 24/7 Text CONNECT to 686868 Kids Help Phone text line · 24/7

Eating disorder support and information

1-866-633-4220 NEDIC Helpline · information, support, and referrals Not a crisis line. Weekday hours (ET); see nedic.ca.

Care across the province.

Wherever you are in Newfoundland and Labrador, there is somewhere to turn. These directories and services can help you find care near you.

Find a provider near you

NEDIC Find a Provider Search a national directory by postal code to find eating disorder practitioners and programs. Information from NEDIC, nedic.ca. Bridge the gAPP Mental health resources and service listings for youth and adults across NL.

Provincial eating disorder services

Specialized eating disorder programs in NL. A referral from your family doctor, nurse practitioner, or a walk-in clinic is usually the first step.

HOPE Program Provincial intensive outpatient eating disorder program. Inpatient Program Inpatient eating disorder unit at the Health Sciences Centre. Transition Service Support between levels of eating disorder care. Outpatient Dietitian Services Nutrition assessment and support. Janeway Adolescent Medicine Eating disorder program for youth under 18 at the Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre.

Walk-in mental health counselling (Doorways)

Free, same-day mental health and addictions counselling, no appointment or referral needed, across the province.

Doorways — Eastern region Walk-in counselling across the former Eastern Health area. Doorways — Western region Walk-in counselling across Western NL. Doorways — Central region Walk-in mental health services in Central NL. Doorways — Labrador-Grenfell region Counselling and mental health support across Labrador and Grenfell communities.