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Site: Burlington - Pearl St - Head Office
Service: Danielle's Place - Eating Disorder Support and Resource Centre
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK4249 | Last Full Update: 03 May 2022 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Access Line 289-266-0036 |
| Crisis Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-878-9785 |
| daniellesplace@rockonline.ca | |
| Website | www.daniellesplace.org |
| Social Media |  Instagram: www.instagram.com/daniellesplaceburlington/ Twitter: twitter.com/daniellesplace |
| Primary Contact | Erica Crews, Targeted Prevention Lead; Email: ericac@rockonline.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Emmie Stafford, Targeted Prevention Worker; Phone: 905-693-2523 |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2004 |
| Primary Executive | Kirsten Dougherty, Chief Executive Officer |
| Alternate Executive | Kelly Guiliani, Manager of Community & Youth Development; Email: kellyg@rockonline.ca |
| Funding | Grants ; Fundraising ; Donations |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Provides prevention and early intervention services for children and youth at risk of developing an eating disorder in a warm, safe, and inclusive environment for all bodies Programs and services include: Expressive Arts * offered virtually and in-person on an ongoing basis Confident Me * 8-week group that runs virtually and in-person for female-identifying and non-binary youth ages 12-14 Free Being Me * for female-identifying youth ages 8-11 Virtual Parent Support Group * bi-monthly drop-in for parents/carers who have a child/youth affected by an eating disorder or have adolescents transitioning to adult care * facilitated by Peer Support Workers, this group hosts monthly guest speakers Embrace and Empower * focuses on the historical and social influences that can impact Queer and/or Trans youth ages 13-17, their body image, body perception, identity and relationship with food Authentically Me * 7-week program for female-identifying and non-binary youth ages 15-17 who are interested in building their body image and body acceptance SibShop * provides siblings of children/youth affected by eating disorders the opportunity to meet other sibs who share a similar experience in a relaxed, recreational and fun environment Eating Empowered * drop-in program provides youth with the opportunity to learn new life skills related to cooking and nutrition and focuses heavily on the importance of honouring your hunger |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * group times vary but typically run 4:30 pm-8 pm (contact for details) |
| Areas Served | Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Mississauga ; No restrictions, anyone who is able to access the location |
| Eligibility | Ages: 8 year(s) - 17 year(s) Self referral or by caregiver |
| Application | Contact for information |
| Languages | English ; Interpretive Services |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Pearl St and James St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Community Programs ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | 2SLGBTQ+ ; 2SLGBTQ+ Supports ; Addiction Support Groups ; Youth Mental Health Resources ; Youth Mental Health Services |
| Service Categories | Body Image Education ; Body Image Education ~ LGBTQ2+ Youth ; Disease/Disability Information ~ Eating Disorders ; Special Libraries ~ Eating Disorders ; Weight Related Support Groups |