By:
Heather Borch
Alexis Brightwell
Melanie Szalontai
Education
If someone you know is experiencing an eating disorder, there are ways you can help. In order to understand the individual, it is important that you understand the differences between eating disorders, the signs and symptoms, available treatment, and support services. It is also crucial to know that each eating disorder is unique to that individual, and that their symptoms are not all similar to other individuals experiencing this condition. In order to educate yourself further, there are many resources available to the public as well as professionals. Some of those resources include: Eating Disorder Resource Centre of British Columbia St. Paul's Hospital 1081 Burrard St. Vancouver, BC phone #604-651-5313 or 1-800-665-1822 This is an information, referral and educational service for both the public and professionals. The centre maintains a library, and a directory of treatment resources in BC. University Resources Victoria - University of Victoria Counselling Services Individual and Group Treatment 250-721-8431 Vancouver - University of British Columbia Counselling Services 604-822-3811 Burnaby - Simon Fraser University Counselling Services 604-291-3694 Dial-A-Dietitian 604-732-9191 (Vancouver) or 1-800-667-3438 in the rest of BC (http://sea-to-sky.net/youth/eatingdisorders.html) |