| Name |
Address
|
Type
of Service |
Fee |
Body
Image Coalition of Peel
Param Nirwan
Moira Slater
|
c/o
Peel Health
9445 Airport Road
3rd Floor, West Tower
Brampton, Ontario
L6S 4J3
Tel:
(905) 791-7800 Ext. 2063 (Param Nirwan)
Email: info@bodyimagecoalition.org (Moira Slater)
Web: www.bodyimagecoalition.org |
Not-for-profit
corporation consisting of individuals and organizations.
Commitment to raising awareness of body image issues
and advocating for improved prevention strategies and
treatment options for eating disorders.
Three meetings per year for in-service and networking.
Provides resources and services to the community:
• Sponsors educational events and community forums.
• Produces and sells Every BODY Is a Somebody: Facilitator's Guide: An active
learning program to promote healthy body image, positive self-esteem, healthy
eating and an active lifestyle. Suitable for teachers, health professionals or
other adults who work with girls. Available in English and French. Contact Moria
Slater to order.
• Maintains Directory of Resources and Services on the Internet . |
Membership
fee |
Dairy
Farmers of Canada
Nutrition Communications
Joanne Gallagher
RD, MHSc.
Nutrition Education Manager |
6780
Campobello Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8
Toll Free: 1-866-392-9929
Fax: (905) 821-0585
Email: info@dfc-plc.ca
Web: www.teachnutrition.org |
Develops curriculum based nutrition programs and materials for use in Ontario schools.
Teachers can access free program and materials by attending a training workshop. Workshops are 2 hours in length, for 15-35 people, available in both English and French and facilitated by a Registered Dietitian. Programs include:
• Grow with Milk. - K-Gr. 3 (English and French).
Educational materials available for downloading directly from the Internet include:
• Body Image activities
• Interactive activities that reinforce healthy eating principles, geared to children in Gr.5-8.
Free seminars for parents and parent councils.
|
No
fee |
Halton
Region
Department of Social and Community Services |
690
Dorval Drive, 6th floor
Oakville, Ontario L6K 3X9
Tel:
(905) 825-6000 Ext. 7877 (General Intake)
Web:
www.region.halton.on.ca/SCS/childrenshealth |
Produces
and distributes the resource Helping Children Develop
Healthy Body Images: Information for Parents, Role Models
and Caregivers. |
No charge. |
Health
Canada
Publications |
Health
Canada
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9
Tel: (613) 954-5995
Web: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hpfb-dgpsa/onpp-bppn/vitality_approach_e.html |
Produces
and distributes The Vitality Approach: A Guide for Leaders.
The manual includes background information, tips and
tools on the Vitality approach to healthy living and
achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Designed
to be used by leaders in the health promotion field who
work with adults. Also available on the Internet. |
No
charge |
National
Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)
|
The
University Health Network
Toronto General Hospital Division
200 Elizabeth Street
7ES-421
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4
Tel:
(416) 340-4156
1 (866) NEDIC-20
Email: nedic@uhn.on.ca
Web: www.nedic.ca
|
Toronto-based,
non-profit organization providing information and resources
on eating disorders and weight preoccupation.
Nation-wide listing of treatment services, resources and support groups.
Sponsors the National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (early February) and
International No-Diet Day (May 6).
Produces print resources, including the Bulletin, published five times
per year.
Promotional materials available.
|
Subscription
fee for Bulletin
Fee for print resources. |
Ontario
Community Outreach Program for Eating Disorders
Dr. Gail McVey
Director
Pat Valenti
Intake Coordinator
|
The University Health Network
Toronto General Hospital Division
200 Elizabeth Street
EN 9-233A
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4
Tel:
(416) 340-4051
1 (800) 463-1856
Email: gail.mcvey@sickkids.ca
Email: pat.valenti@uhn.on.ca
Web: www.ocoped.ca |
Provides
training workshops to health-care professionals and educators in the assessment, management and prevention of eating disorders.
Distributes Turning Points, a psycho educational video series for early
intervention with eating disorders.
Province-wide focus.
|
No
fee
Sponsored by Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care in partnership
with Hospital for Sick Children and The Toronto General Hospital
|
| Ontario
Physical and Health Education Association (OPHEA) |
1185
Eglinton Avenue East
Suite 501
Toronto, Ontario M3C 3C6
Tel:
(416) 426-7120
Fax: (416) 426-7373
Email: info@ophea.net
Web: www.ophea.net
|
Aims
to positively influence the lifestyle of Ontario's children
and youth through the provision of quality leadership,
advocacy and resources in the area of physical activity
and health.
On-line support, information and networking opportunities.
Develops curriculum based health and physical education programs in collaboration
with stakeholders from education, health and recreation.
Publishes an electronic monthly newsletter.
Conducts conferences and community workshops. Developed Go Girls! a mentoring
program to promote active living, balanced eating and feeling good for
girls aged 12-14.
Currently being delivered in selected Ontario schools in partnership with
Big Brothers/Big sisters of Canada and Parks and Recreation Ontario.
|
No
fee for membership in ophea.net
Fee for some conferences, workshops, resource materials and publications
Fee for merchandise |
Region
of Peel
Peel Public Health
Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention
Division
|
9445 Airport Road
3rd Floor, West Tower
Brampton, Ontario
L6S 4J3
Health Line Peel
Tel: (905) 799-7700
Web: http://www.peelregion.ca/health/index.htm |
Telephone
counselling and health information for people who live
and work in Peel; Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
Links to community resources.
Web information and resources available on a variety of lifestyle issues,
including healthy eating, active living, healthy body image and obesity
prevention at www.peelregion.ca/health/topics/index.htm.
Consultation to school staff about resources for the classroom.
Community and workplace displays and presentations.
Training workshops on the use of Discover Healthy Eating!: A Teacher's
Resource for Grades 1-8. This resource includes background information
and learning activities related to healthy eating, body image and physical
activity. Based on the Ontario Health and Physical Education curriculum
expectations. Available at
http://www.peelregion.ca/health/eating/htmfiles/healthy-eating.htm
|
No
fee
Discover Healthy Eating!: manual free on the Internet |
Sheena's
Place
Donna Shoom-Kirsch
Executive Director
Anne Elliott
Program Director
Anna Hubert
Program Registrar |
87
Spadina Road
Toronto, Ontario M5R 2T1
Tel:
(416) 927-8900
Web: www.sheenasplace.org
|
Programs
have been developed for those with eating disorders,
and for families, peers, educators and other care providers.
Support Group Program (see Self help/support groups).
Outreach and Education - provides in-school talks focusing on prevention
and education; produces fact sheets for use by educators, students and
parents; responds to information requests; provides student placement and
training; has lending library. |
No
fee |
Women's College Hospital
Sport C.A.R.E.
Dr. Julia Alleyne,
Medical Director
|
76
Grenville Street
Burton Hall, 4th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1B2
Tel: (416) 323-6479
Email: Julia.alleyne@wchospital.ca
Web: www.womenscollegehospital.ca |
Offers
the Athletes@Risk® program, a series of five preventive
educational workshops for female athletes and dancers.
Topics include information about the health consequences
of the Female Athlete Triad, healthy eating practices,
positive self-esteem and body image, safe training practices
and stress management.
The Athletes @Risk® program is available for licensing by Health Professionals.
Teaching guide, teaching tools and materials for the five interactive workshop
units are included.
Also offers a treatment program for athletes with all or some components of female athlete triad. This includes counselling with a sport medicine doctor, psychologist and dietician |
Group
session and licencing fee
|
