Edmonton Zone Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

A listing of the health services available in the Edmonton Zone for child and adolescent mental health patients. For information about social services for child and adolescent mental health patients, please visit ab.211.ca.

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University of Alberta Hospital – Eating Disorders Program

  • Acuity: Moderate to High
  • Age Eligibility: 13+
  • Behaviour Eligibility: Eating Disorders
  • CALOCUS Level: 4, 5, 6
  • Type of Service: Professional-referral, Outpatient, Inpatient

Referral Pathway

Referral from a primary care physician preferred, but accepted from other professionals. Referrals accepted from out of zone and province. Following the referral, an intake assessment is arranged.

Description of Service

Specialized program for individuals who experience an eating disorder that results in lower than healthy weight. The goal of treatment is normalization of weight, eating, and attitudes towards weight/eating and concurrent management of co-morbid features. The 12 bed inpatient unit provides 24 hour care to those individuals who are severely medically compromised. The day hospital program provides an enhanced and continuous monitoring of the medical safety. These individuals participate in groups and meal supervision (up to 4 times per day, 7 days a week). The outpatient program allows for regular contact with the health care team, including a psychiatrist, dietician, psychologist and recreation therapist.

Hours / Contact Information

Phone: 780-407-7969

Hours: 24/7

Patient Cost

Free