Eating Disorder Carer Support NZ (EDCS)
Mental Health & Addictions Service
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
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
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
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This page was last updated at 8:25PM on March 13, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Eating Disorder Carer Support NZ (EDCS).