Interstate & International Contact List 2014
A list of Interstate & International contacts for those whose lives are affected by eating disorders, professionals and community members.
INTERSTATE ORGANISATIONS:
Victoria
Eating Disorders Victoria (EDV)
Information, Support, Referrals & Education for those whose lives are affected by an eating disorder, heath professionals and community members.
Collingwood Football Club Community Centre
Level 2,
Corner of Lulie & Abbot Streets,
Abbotsford, Vic 3067
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Fax: (03) 9417 5787
Web: www.eatingdisorders.org.au
Open: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm.
The Victorian Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders (CEED)
Secondary Consultation & Professional Development for Public Mental Health Professionals treating individuals with eating disorders. Aiming to increase the quality of treatment services CEED provide consultation, education and resource and service development programs.
Building 5 (Royal Park Campus),
The Royal Melbourne Hospital,
34-35 Poplar Road
Parkville, VIC 3052
Reception/general enquiries: (03) 8387 2673
Consultation & Training service: (03) 8387 2669
Fax: (03) 8387 2667
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Web: www.rch.org.au/ceed/
The Butterfly Foundation for Eating Disorders – Melbourne & Sydney
Involved in advocacy, fundraising and raising awareness of eating disorders. Provide direct financial relief, telephone and online support and conduct health promotions in schools and the wider community. Workshops cover areas including body image, self esteem, media literacy, and health and wellbeing.
1430 Malvern Road, Glen Iris
P.O. Box 7026, Glen Iris, 3146
Tel: (03) 9822 5771
Helpline: EDHOPE: (02) 1800 334 673 (Monday to Friday 8am-9pm) Email Support Line
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.thebutterflyfoundation.org.au
New South Wales
The Butterfly Foundation – Sydney
103 Alexander St
Crows Nest, NSW 2065
Tel: (02) 9412 4499
Helpline: EDHOPE (02) 1800 334 673
Lismore and District Women’s Health Centre Inc.
Community based organisation that provides mental health services to women including counselling, women’s health promotion, information and referral services, support groups and consultations with a women’s health nurse.
60 Uralba Street (next to LB Hospital)
Lismore, NSW 2480
Tel: (02) 6621 9800
Fax: (02) 6621 8591
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Shoalhaven Eating Behaviour Service – Nowra Community Health Centre
(Public Mental Health Service)
Outpatient service that provides nutritional feedback and guidance, assessment, counselling, group treatment programs, family support, information, resources and cross referrals. Individual and family therapy with occasional group therapy available with Psychologist in close consultation with the client’s Doctor.
Nowra Community Health Centre
PO Box 55
Nowra, NSW 2541
Tel: (02) 4424 6300
Fax: (02) 4424 6347
Illawarra Eating Disorders Service (Public Mental Health Service)
Provide assessment and nutritional counselling, information and community activities to promote healthy body image for Adults.
1-5 Atchison Street
Wollongong
NSW 2500
Tel: (02) 42541500
Fax: (02) 42541555
NSW Centre for Eating and Dieting Disorders (CEDD)
Promote awareness and improve access to services for both sufferers and carers. Support clinicians caring for those with eating disorders and provide education and training for health professionals. Child, Adolescent and Adult service.
Derwent House,
1-3 Derwent Street
Glebe, NSW 2031
Web: www.cedd.org.au
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Tel: (02) 8587 0200
Fax: (02) 8587 0208
Queensland
Eating Disorders Association of Queensland Inc.
Provide Information, Support, Referrals and support group services to those whose lives are affected by eating disorders.
12 Chatsworth Road
Greenslopes, QLD 4120
Tel: (07) 3394 3661
Fax: (07) 3394 3663
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Web: www.eda.org.au
Eating Disorders Outreach Service (EDOS)
Supports clinicians in the treatment and management of eating disorder patients through education and consultations state-wide. Also facilitate intake to the specialist inpatient and outpatient services at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Public Hospital, Young Adult and Adult service.
Mental Health Centre
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
Herston, QLD 4209
Tel: (07) 3636 1150
Web: www.health.qld.gov.au/rbwh/services/mental_health.asp
Laurence House
Building 14, Rosemount
Cartwright Street, Windsor
ISIS – The Eating Issues Centre Inc.
ISIS provides individual counselling, group therapy, workshops, information, referrals and resources to those affected by eating disorders. Strong focus on helping individuals make informed decisions and take control of their daily lives. ISIS works with people aged 16-17 and over.
1/109 Gladstone Road,
Highgate Hill,
QLD, 4101
Tel: (07) 3844 6055* Please call before visiting
Fax: (07) 3844 6466
Web: www.isis.org.au
South Australia
Advanced Psychology Services
Offers 50-minute appointments to people with Eating Disorders, body image concerns and related problems. Clients are adults, adolescents or children. Appointments can involve family members for younger clients. Uses evidence-based treatment and collaborative processes.
168 Angus Street,
Adelaide, SA, 5000
Tel: (08) 7324 3055
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Web: http://www.advancedpsychology.com.au/
Weight Disorder Unit – Flinders Medical Centre
Aims to assist patients who have symptoms of anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa. Individual therapy is tailored to meet patient needs can include psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, motivational therapy, family therapy. Support and counselling for parents, siblings and partners may be offered. Provides inpatient, outpatient and community based services across South Australia. This support is available through face to face counselling or telephone counselling as indicated by distance and need.
Tel: (08) 8204 5237
http://www.flinders.sa.gov.au/mentalhealth/pages/psych/6957/
Western Australia
*Please note EDV has a list of treatment services for this state
Women’s Healthworks
Education and referral service in the northern suburbs of Perth. Provide education, health promotion, counselling and medical clinics, aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of individual women and communities.
Suite 6 Joondalup Lotteries House
70 Davidson Tee
Joondalup, WA 6027
Tel: (08) 9300 1566
Fax: (08) 9300 1699
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Web: www.womenshealthworks.org.au
WA Eating Disorders Alliance
Information and referral service run by parents of those with eating disorders and representatives from non-government organisations. Aim to increase awareness of eating disorders and body image issues, and to improve access to treatment services and support in WA.
255 Walcott Street,
North Perth, WA 6006
Contact through:
Carers WA
Tel: 1300 227 377
Web: www.carerswa.asn.au
Bridges Association Incorporated Perth
Promote understanding and provide support services for all those affected by eating disorders. An alliance of past sufferers, carers and health professionals who advocate a holistic and team based approach to recovery.
PO Box 8225
Subiaco East
WA 6008
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Web: www.bridges.net.au
Carers WA
Provide information, support and counselling for individuals with disabilities and mental health problems including eating disorders. Work in an active partnership with carers, individuals with care and support needs, health professionals, service providers and the wider community.
182 Lord Street
Perth WA, 6000
Tel: 1300 227 377 (8.30am – 4.30pm)
Fax: (08) 9228 7488
Counselling Line: 1800 007 332 (Freecall) 8.00am – 5.00pm
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Web: http://www.carerswa.asn.au
Tasmania
Tas Mental Health Services Helpline (Department of Health and Human Services)
Website contains a searchable database that provides details of hospitals, community and health services located across Tasmania. Includes categories such as mental health, youth and community health.
Tel: 1800 332 388
Web: http://www.dhhs.tas.gov.au/home
TRED (Tasmania Recovery from Eating Disorders)
Run support groups for individuals with eating disorders as well as for family and friends of those affected in both Hobart and Launceston. (18+ yrs).
List of private practitioners available on website.
Hobart Launceston
The Basement Emmanuel Centre
105 Macquarie Street, 123 Abbot Street
Hobart, 7001 Launceston, 7250
Contact: Jo Cook on 0417 143 084
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Hobart Women’s Health Centre
Provide support, information and referrals to women regarding general health issues. Also advocate and lobby on behalf of women for improvement of and better access to health services.
Women’s Health Information Line: 1800 675 028
Tel: 6231 3212
Open Monday to Thursday: 9:15am to 4pm
In Person: 25 Lefroy Street, North Hobart, Tas, 7002
Mail: PO Box 248, North Hobart, Tas, 7002
ACT
Women’s Centre for Health Matters
Work to improve the health and wellbeing of women, in particular those for whom access to services is difficult. Involved in advocacy, creating awareness, community development and education
Building 1, Pearce Community Centre
Collet Place
Pearce 2607, ACT
Tel: (02) 6290 2166 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm)
Fax: (02) 6286 4742
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Web: www.wchm.org.au
Mental Health Act Triage Service
A free service that provides specialist treatment and support to individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. They have a range of specialists (GPs, Counsellors, Dietitians, Psychologist’s etc.) who, once an appointment is made, determine your needs and go from there.
Crisis Assessment Treatment Team (CATT)
Tel: 1800 629 354 or (02) 6205 1065
24 hour service - offers screening/assessment and referral for the Canberra Community who are concerned about their mental health and well being. People may also wish to contact this service about the welfare of friend or family.
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services Triage (CAMHS)
Provide assessment and treatment for children and young people under 18 years experiencing mental health problems. Also provide education and consultancy/collaboration to other services working with children and adolescents.
Tel: (02) 6205 1649 (Weekdays 8:30am-5:00pm)
Fax: (02) 6207 5266
University of Canberra Psychology Clinic
Teaching, research and assessment centre which provides assessment and treatment services to children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of psychological problems. Relatively low cost service. Includes body image, weight and eating concerns.
University of Canberra
Building 12, Level B, Room 40
Monana Street,
Bruce, ACT, 2617
Tel: (02) 6201 5843 or 1300 784 785 (local call)
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Women, Youth and Children Community Health Program (under 25)
Provides community nutrition services, where eligible clients can access clinic based nutrition assessments, counseling and advice. Also provide group education programs. Interpreter service available.
Community Health Intake Line
Tel: (02) 6207 9977
The Junction Youth Health Service (under 25)
Provide health care and support services for at risk young people aged 12-25 yrs and their dependents.
Interpreter Service available.
The Junction Youth Health Service
Level 2 of Club 12/25
Corner of Cooyong Street & Scotts Crossing
Canberra City, ACT
Postal:
P.O. Box 287
Civic Square,
ACT, 2806
Tel: (02) 6232 2423 (Monday to Friday 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 5pm)
Fax: (02) 6232 2424
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Healthdirect 1800 022 222 (24 hour telephone health advice line)
Northern Territory
Top End Association for Mental Health
Provide prevention and mental health support services, promote community understanding of mental health issues, develop professionals in mental health service provision, and are involved in advocacy for the mental health sector.
Web: http://www.teamhealth.asn.au/
Multiple Locations Available – Darwin City, Katherine & Alice Springs.
Darwin
Level 5, 62 Cavenagh Street
Darwin City, NT, 0800
Tel: (08) 8943 9600
Fax: (08) 8943 9601
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STD: 1300 780 081 (cost of local call anywhere in Australia)
G.P.O. Box 4050
Darwin City, NT 0801
Alice Springs
3/33 North Stuart HIghway,
Alice Springs, NT, 0870
Tel: (08) 8953 4193
Fax: (08) 8952 0959
G.P.O. Box 4144
Alice Springs NT, 0870
Katherine
1/17 First Street
Katherine, NT, 0850
Tel: (08) 8971 3344
Fax: (08) 8971 0904
G.P.O. Box 638
Katherine, NT, 0850
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS:
The United Kingdom (UK), Scotland
Beating Eating Disorders (BEAT)
Beat provides a Helpline, online support and a network of UK-wide self-help groups to help adults and young people in the UK recover from their eating disorders.
Web: www.b-eat.co.uk
Adult Helpline: 08456341414 (Over 18 – Monday to Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm)
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Youth Line: 08456347650 (Aged 25 or under – Monday to Thursday 1:30pm-4:00pm)
Text Youth Line: 07786201820 – send a message and they will respond within 24 hours
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Support, Information and Awareness of Eating Disorders in Scotland
http://www.nbp-eating-disorders.co.uk/
United Stated
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
Web: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Tel: 1800 931 2237
(Information and Referral Helpline 9:00am to 9:00pm(EST) Monday to Thursday, Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm)
Canada
The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)
The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) is a non-profit organization founded in 1985 to provide information and resources on eating disorders and food and weight preoccupation. One of our main goals is to inform the public about eating disorders and related issues.
Web: www.nedic.ca
Toll Free 1-866-NEDIC-20 (1-866-633-4220)
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Toronto 416-340-4156
New Zealand
Eating Disorders Association of New Zealand (EDANZ)
Provide support and education for parents and caregivers of people with eating disorders. Also advocate for increased resources and better services for people with eating disorders and their families.
P.O. Box 37-943
Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand
EDNAZ Phone Line (Free Phone) (09) 5222 679 (within Auckland)
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Web: www.ed.org.nz
Central Region Eating Disorder Service (CREDS)
Provide specialist services for people with eating disorders in the Wellington area. Provide treatment and therapy for individuals with Anorexia, Bulimia, or EDNOS.
Tel: (04) 461 6528
Fax: (04) 477 4160
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Web: www.eatingdisorders.org.nz
Headspace
Provide information about mental health and illness for young people, their families and their schools.
Web: www.headspace.org.nz
Eating Difficulties Education Network (EDEN)
EDEN provides a resource centre offering support, information and referral resources and library services to people with body image issues and their families and friends. Also offers satellite services at Auckland University and Unitec. Provides support groups, workshops, and a health promotion advisory service and a drop in centre in Grey Lynn.
1 Garnet Road,
Westmere,
Auckland, NZ, 1022
PO Box 78005
Grey Lynn
Auckland, NZ, 1245
Tel: (09) 378 9039
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Web: www.eden.org.nz
Ireland
The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland
Bodywhys is the national voluntary organization dedicated to supporting the 200,000 people in Ireland affected by eating disorders. Bodywhys provides a range of support services for people affected by eating disorders, including specific services for families and friends. Has an online psycho-education programme designed for young people aged 15-24 which focuses on different issues such as self-esteem, body image and media, and culture.
Helpline: 1890 200 444
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Web: www.bodywhys.ie/
Germany
(non English website)
Web: www.anad.de/de/n/start.html
Italy
(non English website)
Web: www.positivepress.net/aidap.
Spain
(non English website)
Web: www.acab.org
Norway
(non English website)
Web: www.iks.no
China
(non English website) Hong Kong Eating Disorders Centre