Resource Library - Kelty Eating Disorders

Parents’ and Caregivers’ Guide to Eating Disorders (English)

This resource by the National Eating Disorders Information Centre (NEDIC) provides a guide for parents and caregivers supporting their child with an eating disorder.

Looking Glass: Peer Support (English)

The Looking Glass programs and services exist to decrease isolation, instill hope, and sustain recovery for individuals across BC who are impacted by eating disorders or disordered eating. These programs and services include peer support programs, online peer support chats, peer mentorship program, and more.

F.E.A.S.T. Webinars and Video Library (English)

F.E.A.S.T. is a global support and education community of and for parents of those with eating disorders. They offer frequent webinars on a wide range of topics including eating disorders in males, eating disorder recovery in the queer community, navigating Ramadan with an eating disorder, understanding ARFID, and more.

Put the Kettle On (English)

This free drop-in group is intended to be a safe space for parents and caregivers to discuss concerns, obstacles and challenges, share successes and provide support to one another. Virtual sessions will be held biweekly, on Mondays. The group is hosted by Change Creates Change, an Ontario-based service that provides eating disorder care.

Affirming Care for Every Body (English)

A Guide to Eating Disorders in the 2SLGBTQ+ Community by Individuals with Lived Experience for Community Members and Carers. This resource by NEDIC was created collaboratively with members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community with lived experience of eating disorders.

ED Nova Scotia: Peer Support Groups (English)

Peer Support programs for youth and adults offered by Eating Disorders Nova Scotia that are free to anyone ages 14+ living in Canada. All programs are virtual, so you can access them from anywhere. A diagnosis or referral is not needed.

Eating Well for Families (English)

Information and tips for parents, caregivers and families on how healthy eating and healthy relationships with food benefit mental wellness.

What is OSFED? Factsheet (English)

This factsheet provides information about OSFED (other specified feeding or eating disorder) including characteristics, warning signs, impacts and complications, and treatment options.

Guidelines for School Staff: Helping a Student with a Suspected Eating Disorder (English)

This resource for school professionals provides tips for helping a student with a suspected eating disorder, including tips for talking to the student and/or their parent/caregiver, and information on where to refer.

Body Image, Disordered Eating & Eating Disorders (English)

This section on the Foundry Website includes information, support and resources for young people ages 12-24 in BC to develop a better relationship with their body, no matter where they are on their journey. You'll find content on body image, disordered eating, eating disorders, talking about our bodies, supporting someone with disordered eating or an eating disorder, and more.