Family and Friends of those with Eating Disorders

Click here to access our extensive resources for helping you support your family member or friend with an eating disorder.

We know the difficulties family members and friends face when supporting someone with an eating disorder. Hopewell is here for you. See below for a list of the services we offer to family and friends.

Hopewell has a telephone help line that offers non-judgmental peer support to those who are looking for guidance and hope to those struggling to cope with the physical and emotional ravages of an eating disorder. Please call 613-241-3428

Hopewell's lending library has a varied selection of books helpful to people with an eating disorder. You can make an appointment with one of our Peer Support Workers, and come in to see our books on Thursdays and Fridays. Please call 613-241-3428

A free e-newsletter, published by Hopewell featuring eating disorder/mental health news and events, is emailed monthly to all those who have asked to be on our mailing list.

A list of therapists and other professional resources in the community can be found at our Resource Directory

Hopewell offers a Speaker's Bureau to provide community information on Eating Disorders

HELPFUL LINKS

More information on helping a family member or friend who is struggling with an Eating Disorder

Links for Family and Friends on Hopewell's website

Family and Friend stories on Recovery Speaks

Link to a PowerPoint presentation on supporting those with eating disorders

Links with information for family and friends of a person experiencing weight and food problems:

www.sheenasplace.org
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
www.nedic.ca/giveandgethelp/helpforfriendsfamily.shtml

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