Eating Disorders Program - Child and Youth - BC Children's Hospital
Child Services, Mental Health - Child & Youth, and Youth Services
Provided by Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
The Provincial Specialized Eating Disorder Program at BC Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, specialized program to assess and treat children and adolescents with eating disorders
The program emphasizes the involvement of parents / caregivers in the delivery of care. The Program has outpatient, day treatment and inpatient services.
Any child or adolescent (up to age 18) who, in the opinion of a community care provider, is struggling with an eating disorder may be referred for assessment at the provincial program.
The program encourages consultations and referrals to promote the early identification of an eating disorder, since early treatment is consistent with improved outcomes.
Access to the program is by referral only and requires the following:
Any child or adolescent (up to age 18) who, in the opinion of a community care provider, is struggling with an eating disorder may be referred for assessment at the provincial program.
The program encourages consultations and referrals to promote the early identification of an eating disorder, since early treatment is consistent with improved outcomes.
Access to the program is by referral only and requires the following:
- A recent physical exam
- Before- and after-care support by a health care provider
- Parent / caregiver involvement
604-875-2106
In BC Children's Hospital, Healthy Minds Centre, Entrance #85 - 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3N1
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wheelchair accessible.
Service is available in English.
Cost: No cost
Referral options:
- Physician or nurse practitioner referral
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Availability
Service area: Province-wide + show cities
Service Types Provided
Child Services
Mental Health - Child & Youth
Ways to Access
- Provided 1:1 in-person
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