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Eating Disorder Carer Support NZ (EDCS)

Mental Health Service, Addiction

Description

EDCS supports and represents parents/whānau and carers of people who have eating disorders.
Charitable registration No. CC60989

We support -  Anorexia Nervosa (AN), Bulimia Nervosa (BN), Binge Eating Disorder (BED), Disordered Eating, Clean Eating, Orthorexia, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake (ARFID), Body Dysmorphia (BDD), Muscle Dysmorphia, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED),  Rumination Disorder, Pica Disorder,  Paediatric Acute-Onset Neuropyschiatric Syndrome (PANDAS).

 

 

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Website / App

We provide friendly, non judgemental and confidential support via our online platform.

Contact us on Facebook

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Languages Spoken

English

Programmes

Support Network – Information and Resources

We aim to provide: Lived Experience Peer support to parents/whānau/carers of loved ones with an eating disorder. Information, resources and educational materials to parents/whānau/carers of someone with an eating disorder. Raise awareness and understanding of eating disorders in the community. Awareness and education at all levels for ongoing system improvements on behalf of New Zealand families.

Programme Areas

Self help/ helpline, Mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori, Pacific People

Programme Type

Online / e-mental health, Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Eating disorders, Kaupapa Māori - mental health, Pacific People - mental health, Training - mental health

Regions

All of New Zealand

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Referral Process

We support ALL Carers. Please go to our Facebook page.

Description


We aim to provide:

  • Lived Experience Peer support to parents/whānau/carers of loved ones with an eating disorder.
  • Information, resources and educational materials to parents/whānau/carers of someone with an eating disorder.
  • Raise awareness and understanding of eating disorders in the community.
  • Awareness and education at all levels for ongoing system improvements on behalf of New Zealand families.

Disability Assistance

Support to make decisions, A longer appointment time

Additional Details

Online / virtual / app, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Website

Contact Details

This page was last updated at 8:08PM on July 31, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Eating Disorder Carer Support NZ (EDCS).