Eating Disorders Services

Provincial Eating Disorders Prevention & Recovery Program

We offer services for women and men ages 16 and older who experience anorexia, bluimia and binge and/or compulsive eating problems.

Services include: 

  • Eating disorder mental health and medical assessments
  • Treatment groups
  • Nutrition counselling
  • Workshops on various topics related to disordered eating. Examples: self-esteem, nutrition, emotional eating, and health at every size
  • Consultations to other service providers in Manitoba
  • Consultations for families

We currently have a wait list for treatment services.  Please call the program assistant at 947-2422, ext. 137 (in Winnipeg) or toll-free 1-866-947-1517, ext. 137 (If you are outside of Winnipeg) to put your name on the wait list.  We will resume intakes/assessments in the fall for our Winter 2010/11 programs.

Treatment groups will include topics such as: readiness for change, understanding your eating disorder, making peace with food & body, exploring emotions, developiong self-esteem, and learning the skills for mindful eating.  Groups incorporate the following therapies: cognitive behavioural, dialectical behavioural therapy, feminist therapy, psycho-education, and expressive art & movement therapies.

For an intake appointment or more information on our services, support groups and workshops, please contact us at

In Winnipeg, call: 947-2422, ext. 137

Outside of Winnipeg, call toll-free: 1-866-947-1517, ext. 137

Email: edprogram@womenshealthclinic.org

Please note: Some people have severe reactions to scented poducts. Thank you for not wearing perfume and reducing other scents while at the clinic.

Fall 2010 WORKSHOPS 

We offer workshops to help with prevention and early intervention as well as provide ongoing support to those who have completed treatment.  All workshops are free and open to clients, community members, families and service providers.

Fall 2010 workshops (PDF 52 KB)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an eating disorder or disordered eating?

The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.

Do you:

  • spend most of your day thinking about food and your body?
  • make excuses to avoid eating?
  • feel guilty or ashamed for eating?
  • eat in secret?
  • avoid meals, restrict certain foods or not eat, even when you are hungry?
  • purge food after eating (over-exercise, vomit, use laxatives)?
  • eat large amounts of food in a short period of time?
  • feel out of control when eating?
  • feel that life will only be good if you achieve an ideal weight?
  • feel you need to be perfect all the time?

If you experience any combination of these behaviours, thoughts and feelings:

  • talk about your concerns with someone you trust.
  • contact a mental health professional who can provide information, resources and support.

Do people recover from an eating disorder?

  • Yes, recovery is possible, no matter what your age or gender.
  • Recovery takes time.
  • Treatment varies from person to person, depending on their specific needs.

Some people think I need help, but I don't think so.

  • If someone you know is concerned about you, they may be seeing behaviours or changes that you don't.
  • It is important to explore this with a health care provider.

A message for families

What can I do to help someone with an eating disorder?

  • Learn about eating disorders and treatment options, and seek family supports.
  • Examine your own thoughts and feelings about disordered eating and weight.
  • Encourage your loved one to be assessed by a health care provider experienced in eating disorders.  For someone under 18, insist on it.
  • Understand that the person you are concerned about may be undecided about seeking treatment and afraid to change behaviours.
  • Consider getting support for yourself.  It is normal to experience a range of emotions like anger, guilt, fear and frustration when someone you care about has an eating disorder.

To learn more about how families can help, visit: www.gov.mb.ca/healthyliving/eatingdisorders/families.html

Eating Disorder Services for girls & boys under 16

For more information, please contact:

Child & Adolescent Eating Disorders Services
Health Sciences Centre
(204) 787-7218

or contact Child & Adolescent Mental Health Centralized Intake Service at (204) 958-9660

Females may also want to talk to a teen counsellor or see a health care provider at WHC's Teen Clinic.