Eating Disorder Carer Support NZ (EDCS)
Mental Health Service, Addiction
Description
EDCS represents and supports parents, carers and whānau of people who have eating disorders, māuiui kai. Our Aim is to provide Lived Experience Peer support, resources, educational materials and advocacy at all levels for ongoing system improvements.
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 platforms.
Contact us:
Facebook
Website: https://www.edcs.co.nz
Email: info@edcs.co.nz
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Languages Spoken
English
Programmes
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.
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
Helplines / e-mental health, Addictions - drug & alcohol, Kaupapa Māori, Mental health, Pasifika
- Programme Type
Advocacy / group / family whānau support (AOD), Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions, e-mental health apps and online tools, Eating disorders, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Pasifika mental health, Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support, Workforce 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
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This page was last updated at 9:33AM on March 14, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Eating Disorder Carer Support NZ (EDCS).