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Addiction and Mental Health - Eating Disorder Program

A specialized program for patients who suffer from eating disorders that result in a lower than healthy weight.

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

Contact Details

University of Alberta Hospital

Location Info
Unit 4F4 Walter C Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre
Address
8440 112 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2B7
Telephone
780-407-6114
Fax
780-407-8399
Getting There

Parking and Public transportation available

Parking map

Hours of Operation
Available
24 hour service
Access
Service Providers May Include
dietitians, psychiatrists, psychologists, recreation therapistis, registered nurses (RNs)
Eligibility

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

Service Access

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


Wait Times

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.

Service Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Partners

Partners/affiliations

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

Also Known As
Previous
Eating Disorder Program
Other
Addiction & Mental Health - Eating Disorder Program