Addiction and Mental Health - Eating Disorder Program
Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone
- Description
- 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
Affiliation: Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA) Anderson Hall Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Program
Key Provider: dietitians, psychiatrists, psychologists, recreation therapistis, registered nurses (RNs) - Eligibility
- Yes, Ages 13 and up, with diagnosed or suspected eating disorder causing the patient to be at or below a healthy weight.
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.
- Telephone
- 780-407-6114
- Fax
- 780-407-8399
- Languages
- Interpreter/Translation services
- Fees
- Fee: No
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: N/A - Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Parking stalls, ramps, elevators and washrooms - Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- January 25, 2024
- Address
- 8440 112 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T6G 2B7This facility provides a range of healthcare services including a 24/7 emergency department.
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- 24/7
