An eating disorder is a serious, potentially life threatening condition, and no one is expected to fight it alone.   Finding someone you trust who can assist you to find the help you need would be the ideal situation.  If this isn’t easy for you to do, there are agencies out there  that you can access quickly and easily who are ready and willing to help.

“People can, and do, recover from eating disorders, but professional help is almost always required. Unfortunately, the longer symptoms are denied or ignored, the more difficult recovery will be. If you or someone you know suffers from a possible eating disorder, it’s important to seek help immediately. Family members and friends can also benefit from information and help.”(NEDIC)

Les troubles alimentaires sont des désordres complexes, principalement caractérisés par des habitudes alimentaires anormales, une crainte intense de prendre du poids et une grande préoccupation par rapport à l’image corporelle. Ces troubles sont causés par des facteurs biologiques, psychologiques et sociaux. (ANEB)

The National Eating Disorders Information Center has essential resources for aiding individuals in finding the help they need when confronted with a possible, or confirmed, eating disorder.  The site not only provides links to help in Canada, but directs readers to appropriate routes to find help in other countries as well.Toll Free   1-866-NEDIC-20 (1-866-633-4220)

http://www.nedic.ca/giveandgethelp/helpforyou.shtml - This page provides a little more information of what an eating disorder is and how it starts.  It also briefly outlines the types of help that are available.   It also provides a direct link to service providers.

http://www.nedic.ca/giveandgethelp/serviceproviderdirectory_search.shtml - This page asks you to fill in a brief questionnaire to help direct the staff in their efforts to find a service provider appropriate for you.

http://www.nedic.ca/resources/websites.shtml  This page provides a large number of web site options that provide information on eating disorders.  This is particularly useful for readers from outside of Canada as it provides a number of help sites for international locations.

The NEDA site, National Eating Disorders Association (US) offers the following:

“If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, we are here to help. Call our toll free, confidential Helpline Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Pacific Standard Time: 1-800-931-2237. Our helpline volunteers will be there to offer support and guidance with compassion and understanding.”
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/information-resources/index.php -This page provides information and links to ways of finding help in different areas of the US.

Anorexie et boulimie Québec garantit une aide professionnelle immédiate et gratuite aux personnes touchées par les troubles alimentaires.   http://www.anebquebec.com/html/fr/aides/ta.html

Les troubles alimentaires sont des désordres complexes, principalement caractérisés par des habitudes alimentaires anormales, une crainte intense de prendre du poids et une grande préoccupation par rapport à l’image corporelle. Ces troubles sont causés par des facteurs biologiques, psychologiques et sociaux.

http://www.anebquebec.com/html/fr/aides/ta.html

Les services d’ANEB Québec

ANEB Québec a pour mission de venir en aide tous ceux touchés par un trouble alimentaire. Afin d’accomplir ce mandat, nous offrons une panoplie de services bilingues. Afin de les découvrir, sélectionnez-les dans le menu de droite.