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    We offer non-clinical, practical and personal support for individuals aged 12+ facing eating disorders, body image concerns, or unhelpful relationships with food.

    Metropolitan Adelaide

    Regional South Australia

    Eating Disorder Support Service (EDSS)

    We provide non-clinical, practical and personal support to individuals aged 12+ who may be experiencing an eating disorder or disordered eating, body image concerns and/or unhelpful relationships with food.

    We provide holistic supports which can extend to carers, families, schools and other networks as appropriate. 

    About our service

    We provide an understanding and inclusive environment for all while we foster person-centred practices by walking alongside individuals through their recovery journey.

    Our team is comprised of highly skilled professionals, including Mental Health Workers and Peer Workers who can provide wrap-around support to:

    • explore an identity outside of an eating disorder,
    • reduce isolation,
    • build pathways to access the community,
    • provide hope,
    • facilitate referral pathways,
    • improve social connection,
    • facilitate access to services and resources,
    • build skills and capacity,
    • share knowledge and experiences,
    • empower you to overcome barriers and challenges,
    • promote self-advocacy.

    This service is funded by The Office of the Chief Psychiatrist. 

    Our supports

    We provide a range of non-clinical support services across South Australia including phone or face-to-face, one-on-one support, support groups, providing information and facilitating workshops and presentations.

    See below for more information on our specific supports.

    One-on-one support

    We can support individuals in their recovery journey for up to 9 months with a personalised recovery plan.

    Our non-clinical support aims to provide hope, facilitate referral pathways, empowerment to overcome barriers and challenges and encourage self-management and self-advocacy.

    Our one-on-one sessions are flexible and personalised to the individual, sessions can be focussed on talking through challenges, but can also include practical elements such as going to the shops, meal prepping or engaging in enjoyable activities.

    The sessions can be face-to-face or over the phone Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

    Workshops

    EDSS can provide tailored workshops to schools, community and organisations.

    A focus on building skills to manage body image concerns, unhelpful relationships with food and disordered eating habits.

    Contact us to find out more.

    Our newsletters provide current information on supports, trends and strategies around specific challenges.

    Volume 3: Jan – Mar 2024

    • Managing the holidays
    • Youth Support Groups
    • Positive Influences

    Volume 2: Oct – Dec 2023

    • Getting through the holidays
    • Peer worker perspective

    Volume 1 : Jul – Sep 2023

    • Welcome to Eating Disorder Support Services
    • Get involved in our activities for Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week

    Below is a list of staple resources to support you through crisis and recovery.

    Mental Health Resources

    Support Services

    Emergency Contact Information

    • Emergency Services:000
    • Urgent Mental Health Care Centre: 08 8448 9100
    • SA Mental Health Triage: 13 14 65

    Eligibility

    Our service is for individuals aged 12+ living in South Australia who may be experiencing an eating disorder or disordered eating, body image concerns and/or unhelpful relationships with food.

    Referrals

    We accept:

    • self-referrals,
    • referrals from clinical and non-clinical service providers,
    • referrals from family members or friends.

    We are based at Seaton with outreach support in Metropolitan Adelaide and availability for phone support across South Australia.

    Get in touch