Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is more than just about food. It is a type of mental illness that involves unhealthy thoughts and behaviours towards food, weight and your body shape. Although it is treatable, the symptoms and consequences can be detrimental to the person's health and well-being. 

If you believe a child or youth is struggling with an eating disorder, the Kelty Eating Disorders website can help you find the answers you need. It is a website dedicated to connect you with resources and information for every stage of the eating disorder journey including:

  • the different types of eating disorders
  • key signs and symptoms that can indicate there is a problem
  • available treatment options that exist in BC
  • recommendations and suggestions for next steps that can be taken

Visit the Kelty Eating Disorders website to find out more. 

Parents and caregivers can also find practical tips and resources in our Eating Well section, from managing picky eating at mealtimes, to promoting a positive body image and relationship with food. 

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Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

BC Children's Hospital 
Healthy Minds Centre, Building #85, Room P3-302, 3rd floor,
4555 Heather Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3N1

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm

Local Phone: 604 875 2084
Toll-Free: 1 800 665 1822
keltycentre@cw.bc.ca

The BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre is located on the unceded, traditional and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ílwətaʔ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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Need urgent help?

Call 911 or go to your local hospital’s emergency room if you or anyone else’s safety is at risk and immediate help is needed.

If you or someone you know is thinking about ending their own life, or needs someone to talk to about suicidal thoughts or ideas:

  • Call 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) for the BC Suicide Prevention and Intervention Line. Available in over 140 languages using a language service.
  • Call 1-800-588-8717 for the BC KUU-US Indigenous Crisis and Support Line.  
  • Call or text 988 for the National Suicide Crisis Helpline. Available in English and French.

For mental health or substance use crisis support:

  • Call 310-6789 for the BC Mental Health Support Line anytime for emotional support, information and resources. Available in over 140 languages using a language service.

 For commonly asked questions about supports and services in BC, explore our Ask Kelty Mental Health tool.