National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)

NEDIC provides information, resources, referrals and support to Canadians affected by eating disorders.

Learn more about how we can help.

February 1 to 7 is Eating Disorders Awareness Week (EDAW). Watch this space for news about EDAW 2023. In the meantime, you can access campaign materials created for EDAW 2022 in collaboration with eating disorders organizations across Canada.

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Helpline

Toll-Free: 1-866-633-4220
Toronto: 416-340-4156

Email: nedic@uhn.ca

We believe that through open, supportive dialogue, we can help break the shame, stigma and silence that affect nearly 1 million Canadians living with a diagnosable eating disorder — and the millions of others who are struggling with food and weight preoccupation.

COVID-19 UPDATE
Phone (1-866-NEDIC-20 and 416-340-4156), email (nedic@uhn.ca), and live chat services are available:
- 9am – 9pm Monday – Thursday
- 9am – 5pm on Friday
- 12 – 5pm on Saturday and Sunday
Note: all times EST.

NEDIC remains closed to walk-in clients at present. This is necessary as our offices are located within Toronto General Hospital. We’ll let you know when we can reopen to walk-in visits. Thanks for your understanding.

Read our COVID-19 + ED FAQs here, and read our blog about COVID-19 here.

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NEDIC’s work, from our life-saving helpline to prevention-based outreach and education programming, is made possible through the generosity of our donors.

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Understanding Eating Disorders

Eating disorders affect people of all genders, ages, classes, abilities, races and ethnic backgrounds. These complex disorders are serious, biologically influenced illnesses — not personal choices. Recovery from an eating disorder is possible.

Learn more:

COVID-19 + ED FAQ

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NEDIC Blog

Why Choose Recovery?

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Helpline and Live Chat

We operate Canada’s only national toll-free helpline and live chat providing resources, referrals and support to people across Canada either directly or indirectly affected by disordered eating and related concerns.

What can the helpline do for me?

Toll-Free

1-866-633-4220

Toronto

416-340-4156

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Outreach and Education

With the support of corporate and community partners, NEDIC provides professional development workshops as well as targeted educational workshops for children and youth through our BodyPride program.

Outreach and education programming is available online and in the Greater Toronto Area.

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NEDIC focuses on awareness and the prevention of eating disorders, food and weight preoccupation, and disordered eating by promoting critical thinking skills. Additional programs include a biennial conference and free online curricula for young people in grades 4 through 8.

Beyond Images and Au-delà de l’image

The NEDIC Bulletin is published five times a year, featuring articles from professionals and researchers of diverse backgrounds. current Issue

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