Adolescent Outpatient Services at St. Joseph’s Hospital

Adolescent Outpatient Services St. Joseph’s Hospital

Ages: Adolescent (14-19)

Location: 2137 Comox Avenue,
Comox, BC
V9M 1P2

Contact: Phone: 250-339-1525
Fax: 250-339-1578

About: This is a service for adolescents with serious and persistent psychiatric disorder, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, eating disorder not otherwise specified (EDNOS). Accepts referrals for therapy directly from families seeking service. Caregivers or school personnel may also phone to (facilitate referral on behalf of teens and their families. To access a psychiatric assessment, physicians can request a physician referral form. Provides individual therapy and education. Works collaboratively with North Island Regional Eating Disorder Dietitian. The goal of the service is to prevent /shorten admission to inpatient services