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Program:
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Mental Health - Adult Eating Disorders Program
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Toll-Free:
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1-844-216-7411 (one-Link)
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Address:
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3001 Hospital Gate, Area J, Mental Health Program, 4th Floor
Oakville, ON
L6M 0L8
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Map
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Intersection:
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Third Line and Dundas St W
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Hours:
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Hours vary * appointment is required
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Executives:
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Claudia Barning - Manager, Mental Health Outpatient Services
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Service Description:
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Provides multidisciplinary assessment to determine eligibility and short-term treatment for adults with mild to moderate eating disorder symptoms * adults must be medically stable to be eligible for the program * adults with more severe and chronic symptoms would benefit from a more intensive treatment program * team includes social workers, a dietician, nurse practitioner and psychiatrist
Services include:- mandatory group based programming consisting of a psychoeducation group and a skills building group
- individual care and support
- medical monitoring in collaboration with the referring primary care provider
- nutritional assessment and counselling
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Fees:
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None * Service covered with valid Ontario Health Card.
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Application:
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Physician's referral needs to be faxed to One-Link
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Adults living in Halton who are diagnosed with eating disorders
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive services available upon request
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