National Eating Disorder Information Centre - NEDIC

The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) is a non-profit organization founded in 1985 to provide information and resources on eating disorders and food and weight preoccupation. The Mental Health Programs and Services division of the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has mandated NEDIC to provide information about issues related to eating disorders, including up-to-date information on what treatment is available. NEDIC is a program of the University Health Network in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. What we do: - Develop and disseminate information and resources on eating disorders and food and weight preoccupation. - Staff a helpline and instant chat service that provide information, support, resources and referrals. Our instant chat (nedic.ca) and telephone helpline – 416-340-4156 in Toronto/GTA, or 1-866-NEDIC-20 (1-866-633-4220) across Canada – are staffed from 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Thursday, and 9 am to 5 pm on Friday (Eastern Standard Time). We return messages as quickly as possible. - Run prevention and awareness campaigns like Eating Disorder Awareness Week (first full week in February annually) and International No Diet Day (May 6). - Run workshops and presentations for schools, community groups and professional bodies on the prevention of disordered eating, promotion of positive body image, and healthy lifestyles.