Eating Disorders Program

Eating Disorders is a complex mental health illness that requires an interdisciplinary team approach to support clients and their families on the road to recovery. The Lakeridge Health Eating Disorders program is a hospital-based outpatient program located in the community. We specialize in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders for youth and adults. Our interdisciplinary treatment team consists of social workers, psychologists, dietitians and a nurse practitioner who work collaboratively in providing evidence-based care. We offer individual, family and group therapy, caregiver support and nutritional counselling, based on best practice approaches for the treatment of eating disorders.

All referrals receive a telephone screening followed by a comprehensive interdisciplinary assessment to better understand clients' current difficulties and treatment needs. Based on the assessment, treatment recommendations are discussed with our clients and families and an individualized treatment plan is developed. Treatment is focused on establishing and maintaining good physical and mental health.

Possible services include:

• Physical health monitoring;
• Nutrition education;
• Individual therapy;
• Family Based Therapy Model:
• Family and caregivers support.

Referrals

Referrals must be made by a primary healthcare provider (MD/NP) who is willing to provide medical follow-up and management. 

Health-care providers and patients can:

• Call: 905-440-7534 (or toll-free at 1-833-392-7363).
• Fax: 905-440-7560.
• Email: CentralConnectMHA@lh.ca.
• Use the health care provider e-referral form.

For more information on our Eating Disorders Program, call us at 905-721-4747 ext. 9 or long distance at
1-888-881-8878.

Eating Disorders treatments are available for those over the age of 18 by visiting addictions care

St Joseph's Healthcare Self-Assessment. Adults can find the right level of care by completing this self-assessment, you will be given a recommendation for the level of care that may be appropriate for you at this time.  You and your family doctor will have to make the final decision together

Directions

1615 Dundas Street East

Lang Tower, Second Floor, Suite W214  

Whitby, ON L1N 2L1