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Addiction and Mental Health - Eating Disorder Program

The goal of treatment for the eating disorder patient is normalization of weight, eating, and attitudes towards weight / eating and concurrent management of co-morbid features. The 12 bed inpatient unit provides 24 hour care to those patients who are severely medically compromised. The day hospital program provides an enhanced and continuous monitoring of the medical safety of patients who suffer from severe eating disorders. These patients participate in integration with inpatient activities such as groups and meal supervision (up to 4 times per day, 7 days a week).

The outpatient program allows for regular contact with the health care team, includes:

  • psychiatrist
  • dietician
  • psychologist
  • recreation therapist
  • RN/RPN

Eligibility

Ages 13 and up, with diagnosed or suspected eating disorder causing the patient to be at or below a healthy weight.


How to access service

Professional Referral Required

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.



Key providers

dietitians, psychiatrists, psychologists, recreation therapistis, registered nurses (RNs)


Affiliation

Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA) Anderson Hall Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Program


Locations

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Unit 4F4 Walter C Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre, 8440 112 Street NW NW Edmonton, Alberta. 780-407-6114.