KHSC’s Adult Eating Disorders Program provides diagnostic assessment, consultation, and interdisciplinary treatment services to individuals 18 years of age and older who meet the diagnostic criteria for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa or other specified feeding or eating disorders (OSFED). For individuals with a BMI below 16, a referral to a higher level of care is required.
The Program provides evidence-based treatment primarily in group format including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and nutrition support.
The program goals are:
- Restoring physical health (including normalization of eating and weight restoration)
- Symptom interruption (e.g., interruption of bingeing, purging, restriction, excessive exercise)
- Acquiring recovery-oriented skills
- Improving participants’ quality of life.
Please note that our program does not currently accept referrals for binge eating disorder or avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).
Assessment Process
- Patients entering the program first receive a psychiatric assessment with the team psychiatrist to determine an appropriate treatment plan
- A physical assessment with the Nurse Practitioner will be completed
- Follow-up support for related medical concerns will be provided to community referral sources
Wait times
An initial phone call from the Program Secretary to book assessments varies but typically occurs within approximately 1 month from the time of referral. Assessment appointments with the team are usually scheduled six to eight weeks after the initial phone call. Weekly therapy and nutrition groups are available immediately following acceptance to the program following an appointment with the team’s Nurse Practitioner.
