National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)

NEDIC is Canada’s source for eating disorder education and support. We guide people to trustworthy information and resources relevant to their situation.

Helpline

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.

Phone (1-866-NEDIC-20 and 416-340-4156), email (nedic@uhn.ca), and live chat services are available (in EST):
- 9am – 9pm Monday (phones until 5pm)
- 9am – 9pm Tuesday
- 9am – 9pm Wednesday (phones until 5pm)
- 9am – 9pm Thursday
- 9am – 5pm on Friday
- 12pm – 5pm on Saturday
- 12pm - 5pm Sunday
To access live chat:
On a computer? Start a chat by clicking the blue "Chat with a NEDIC helpline worker" button in the bottom right corner.
On your phone or tablet? Start a chat by clicking the blue "Chat with a NEDIC helpline worker" button at the bottom of the page. Watch this video to learn how to start a chat.

HELP US SAVE LIVES

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.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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NEDIC Blog

The Rainbow of Body Neutrality

The Symbiotic Relationship Between Singing and my Eating Disorder

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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 community education 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 four times a year, featuring articles from professionals and researchers of diverse backgrounds. current Issue

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Introducing JEM

JEM™, a chatbot developed by researchers at Monash University in Australia, led by A/Prof Gemma Sharp, and with people with a lived experience of an eating disorder, has been designed facilitate access to some of NEDIC’s most popular resources.

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