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National Eating Disorder Information Centre

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Record #: OAK1901 Last Full Update: 14 Aug 2012
Record Details
Alternate NameNEDIC
Contact Numbers
Office Phone416-340-4156
Toll Free Phone1-866-633-4220
Fax416-340-4736
Contact Information
Address & Map
Toronto General Hospital
200 Elizabeth St, 7ES-421
Toronto, ON M5G 2C4
 
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Located In CommunityToronto
Nearest Main IntersectionUniversity Ave and College St
Mailing Addressc/o NEDIC
Wheelchair AccessibilityFully Accessible
Organization Emailnedic@uhn.ca
Websitewww.nedic.ca
Social MediaFacebook Facebook, Twitter Twitter
Primary ContactClient Support Worker
Primary ExecutiveMerryl Bear, Director
Alternate ExecutiveSuzanne Phillips, Program Coordinator
Service Details
Areas ServedCanada
DescriptionThe National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) provides information, referrals and support to persons living with and affected by eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge/compulsive eating. 
 
Other services available include: 
* information lectures and workshops for professionals  
* assistance in development of materials  
* prevention and awareness campaigns  
* volunteer training, work, and support 
 
* sponsors Eating Disorder Awareness Week in Canada and provides books and newsletters. 
 
The centre has an interactive body image and self-esteem program for girls age 14-16 - The Real Me website.
HoursOffice Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
FeesPublications ; No fees for programs and services. Posters, pamphlets and manuals are available for purchase through NEDIC's on-line store.
LanguagesEnglish
Resources AvailableNewsletters and pamphlets (English only) 
 
The following manuals are available in English and French: 
An Introduction to Food and Weight Problems 
Eating Disorders: An Overview 
Understanding & Overcoming an Eating Disorder 
Established1985
FundingProvincial ; Foundation
Service Level(50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity
Indexing
Service CategoriesSpecialized Information and Referral ~ Eating Disorders ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Eating Disorders