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CANADIAN NETWORK AROUND DISORDERED EATING
CNADE's mission includes moving towards a more integrated, accessible and coherent system of services related to food and weight preoccupation and eating disorders that includes advocacy, education and resources. Our network of dedicated professionals and volunteers from across Canada is committed to the issue of eating disorders. We represent a variety of organizations from government departments and community agencies to private sector businesses. The information and services available in this field are fragmented. Oftentimes, Canadians who struggle with these issues find it difficult to access the necessary supports and interventions that might be available to them within their community. With a lack of central access to streamlined services, many Canadians' physical, medical and emotional health worsens to the point where they need to utilize hospital programs and emergency services.
The number of people struggling with food, body and weight issues is increasing disordered eating and eating disorders are linked to illnesses such as depression, diabetes, breast and ovarian cancer and osteoporosis.
CNADE's efforts have focused on defining disordered eating and creating a model of the continuum of services. We recognize our efforts are compatible with other initiatives, such as the Ottawa Charter 1988, the Social Union Framework 1999 and more recently the Healthy Living Project.
The Coalition has concluded that creating working relationships among organizations in all provinces and the territories in the provision of enhanced service for people and families struggling with disordered eating/eating disorders and promoting prevention are priorities.
CNADE has developed a working document which includes our mission statement, goals and objectives. It also includes a list of our members and what each of us can contribute to the work of our group.
We are hoping interested individuals will consider joining us in building a wider network that will work collaboratively to inform Canadians about the supports and services needed within the disordered eating/eating disorders continuum. We offer our collective strengths in developing stronger working relationships with each other, our governments - provincially and federally, as well as the broader public.
To get connected to the member in your community please email one of our current members.
BC Healthy Living Alliance (BCHLA) - www.bchealthyliving.ca
PROVINCIAL EATING DISORDER ADVISORY COUNCIL (PEDAC)
VOLUNTEER VANCOUVER - www.volunteervancouver.ca
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