Referral Directory

Referral Directory

Art Therapist

Contact Person: Gill Yealland
Adress: 837 Talbot St
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6A 2V7
Phone: (519) 697-0151
Fee: $55/session (1-11/2 hours)
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Immediate
Clientele Served: Children, adolescents, adults
Notes: Individual Therapy for eating disorders, bereavement, loss. Art materials included in fee.

Avalon Eating Disorder Treatment Center

Adress: 346 Harris Hill Road
City: Williamsville NY 14221
Phone: 1-866-814-0999
Fee: OHIP
Notes: Avalon Centers is dedicated to providing comprehensive programs focused on the specialized treatment of Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Atypical Eating Disorders and Obesity. Avalon Centers offers outpatient and partial hospitalization programing in a home-like environment in beautiful Upstate New York. Confidential assessments are immediately available and most insurances are accepted, including Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). To speak with a member of the clinical treatment team, call (1-800 814-0999) Call today!
Website: www.avalon-eatingdisorders.com
Email: info@avalon-eatingdisorders.com

Bellwood Health Services

Contact Person: Bellwood Health Services
Adress: 1020 McNicoll Ave.
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Postal Code: M1W 2J6
Phone: 1-888-387-6198
Notes: Offers a holistic type of recovery, has an individualized in-patient program.
Website: www.bellwood.ca
Email: info@bellwood.ca

Body Oriented Psychotherapist

Contact Person: Adela Gorodzinsi, M.Ed., CTP,
Adress: 404 Whisker Court
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N5X 4L3
Phone: 642-1966
Fee: Varied
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Immediate
Clientele Served: All ages
Notes: Healing in Process--Body Oriented Psychotherapy, Trager, CranioSacral Therapy

Bulimia-Anorexia Nervosa Association (BANA)

Adress: 2109 Ottawa St
City: Windsor
Province: ON
Postal Code: N8Y 1R8
Phone: (519) 969-2112
Fee: Free
Notes: BANA is committed to the provision of specialized treatment, education and support services for individuals affected directly and indirectly by eating disorders.
Website: www.bana.ca
Email: info@bana.ca

Canadian Mental Health Association- Elgin St. Thomas Branch

Adress: 110 Centre Street
City: St.Thomas
Province: ON
Postal Code: N5R 2Z9
Phone: (519) 633-1781
Fax: (519) 631-8273
Fee: Free
Referral Source: Self
Notes: Provide referrals for individuals with eating disorders to the appropriate service or person.
Email: admin@cmhaelgin.ca

Canadian Mental Health Association-London, Middlesex

Adress: 648 Huron St
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N5Y 4J8
Fax: (519) 438-1167
Fee: Free
Notes: CMHA provides referrals for individuals with eating disorders to the appropriate service or person. CMHA provices books and videos on the topic of eating disorders. There is a $10 deposit for every 2 pieces of printed material, which is refunded upon the return of these materials. Office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Please contact us for information about mental health and mental illness issues and the many related resources available in the London-Middlesex area.
Email: mailbox@london.cmha.ca

Christy’s Light Foundation

Adress: 421 Bay Street, Suite 208
City: Sault Saint Marie
Province: ON
Phone: (705) 759-5999

Counsellor

Contact Person: Diane Prato, M.A., M.Ed., C.C.C.
Adress: 215 Picadilly Street, suite 307
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6A 1S2
Phone: (519) 438-2484
Fee: $25-introductory session,$75/session, some subsidy available.
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Varies
Clientele Served: Individuals and families
Email: dprato@rogers.com

Danielle’s Place

Adress: 895 Brant Street, Suite 3
City: Burlington
Province: ON
Postal Code: L7R 2J6
Phone: (905) 333-5548
Fax: (905) 227-5538
Fee: Free
Referral Source: Self
Notes: Offer support and resources to people who are affected by eating disorders. Loved ones of people with eating disorders can also find support and resources as well.
Email: info@daniellesplace.org

Distress Centre

City: Kitchener
Province: ON
Phone: (519) 745-1166

Distress Line Sarnia

City: Sarnia
Province: ON
Phone: (519) 336-3000

Eat Right Ontario

Phone: 1-877-510-5102
Clientele Served: all ages
Notes: for general nutrional information, can speak to a registered dietician
Website: www.eatrightontario.ca

Eating Disorder Coalition of Waterloo Region

Contact Person: Eating Disorder Coalition of Waterloo Region
Adress: 67 King Street E.
City: Kitchener
Province: ON
Postal Code: N2G 2K4
Phone: (519) 745-4875
Notes: The Eating Disorders Awareness Coalition is a charitable organization whose purpose is to promote positive body image and self-acceptance through education and awareness of eating disorders, weight preoccupation and size prejudice.
Website: www.edacwr.com/
Email: edac@golden.net

Elgin Counselling and Mediation Centre

Contact Person: John Lederman, MSW, RSW
Adress: 19 Queen Street
City: St.Thomas
Province: ON
Postal Code: N5R 3H9
Phone: (519) 633-4423
Fee: Sliding scale $50-90/hr
Referral Source: Self or physician
Waiting Period: Immediate
Clientele Served: All ages
Notes: Appointments available daytime, evening and Saturday mornings.
Email: johnlederman@rogers.com

Elgin St. Thomas Health Unit

Adress: 99 Edward St.
City: St.Thomas
Province: ON
Postal Code: N5P 1Y8
Phone: (519) 631-9900
Fax: (519) 633-0468
Fee: Free
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Immediate
Clientele Served: General Public
Notes: Registered dietitians available to answer questions, provide printed material.
Website: www.elginhealth.on.ca
Email: esthu@elginhealth.on.ca

Family Services London

Contact Person: Wendy Pearson
Adress: 125 Woodward Avenue
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6H 2H1
Phone: (519) 433-0700
Fax: (519) 433-0183
Fee: $80/hr, some subsidized fees available
Waiting Period: Varies
Clientele Served: Children, adolescents and adults, 12 yrs and older
Notes: On maternity leave

Fanshawe College

Adress: 1460 OxfordStreet East, SC1001
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N5Y 5R6
Phone: (519) 452-4430 ext 4230
Fee: OHIP
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Varies
Clientele Served: Fanshawe College students ONLY
Website: www.fanshawec.on.ca/hss/health.asp

Homewood Health Centre

City: Guelph
Province: ON
Phone: (519) 824-1010
Fee: OHIP or Private Coverage
Referral Source: Physician Referral Required
Waiting Period: OHIP, 2-3 years. Private coverage 2-5 months.
Clientele Served: Ages 16+
Notes: Inpatient only.

Hopewell Eating Disorders Support of Ottawa

Contact Person: Hopewell Eating Disorders Support of Ottawa
Adress: 153 Chapel St. Suite 202
City: Ottawa
Province: ON
Postal Code: K1N 1H5
Phone: (613) 241-3428
Fax: (613) 241-0850
Fee: free
Notes: Offers support groups and art therapy.
Email: hopewell@hopewell.on.ca

Life Counsellor

Contact Person: Cheryl Stewart, M.Ed.
Adress: 830 Waterloo St
City: London
Province: ON
Phone: (519) 636-6179
Fee: $75/ hr. (Bursary Positions Available)
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Immediate
Clientele Served: Adolescents and adults
Notes: Short-term counselling, long-term psychotherapy, Body Energy Healing Work, Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, career counselling. Varied clientele.
Email: clstewart@golden.net

London Children’s Hospital

Adress: Tower 1, 6th Floor, East Wing, 800 Commissioners Road East
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6A 4GS
Phone: (519) 685-8500 x 76640
Referral Source: Physician Referral Required
Waiting Period: 1-2 months
Clientele Served: Children up to and including age 17
Notes: Inpatient Day Treatment for those who have serious medical needs as a result of an eating disorder and need hospitalization. Day Treatment for those who need a great deal of help in overcoming an eating disorder. Outpatient Treatment offers individual, family, and/or group counseling. Education and treatment available for patients and their families.

London Distress Centre & Suicide Hotline

City: London
Province: ON
Phone: (519) 667-6711

London Mental Health Crisis Service

Adress: 862 Richmond St.N
City: London
Province: ON
Phone: (519) 443-2023
Notes: Will treat Middlesex-London residents in crisis.

London West Health Centre

Contact Person: Priya Joshi, B.Sc., N.D.
Adress: 307 Commissioners Road W., Suite B
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6J 1Y4
Fee: $55 first visit, $30-45 for each 1/2 hour after
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Immediate
Clientele Served: All ages
Notes: Help with many health problems including Chronic Illnesses, Acute Conditions, and Women\'s Conditions. Treatments and therapies include Clinical Nutrition, Botanical (herbal) Medicine, Homeopathic Medicine, Physical Medicine, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and Lifestyle Counselling.
Email: doctorpriya@rogers.com

London West Health Centre

Contact Person: Glen Bell, B.Sc., N.D.
Adress: 307 Commissioners Road W., Suite B
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6J 1Y4
Phone: (519) 471-1917
Fee: Varied
Waiting Period: Self
Clientele Served: All ages
Notes: Help with many health problems including Chronic Illnesses, Acute Conditions, and Women\'s Conditions. Treatments and therapies include Clinical Nutrition, Botanical (herbal) Medicine, Homeopathic Medicine, Physical Medicine, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and Lifestyle Counselling.

Middlesex London Health Unit

Adress: 50 King Street
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6A 5L7
Phone: (519) 663-5317
Fax: (519) 663-9581
Fee: Free
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Immediate
Clientele Served: General Public
Notes: Registered dietitians available to answer questions, provide printed material.
Website: www.healthunit.com
Email: health@mlhu.on.ca

National Eating Disorders Information Centre (NEDIC)

Adress: 200 Elizabeth St
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Postal Code: M5G 2C4
Phone: (416) 340-4156
Fax: (416) 340-4736
Fee: Fee for printed material
Notes: NEDIC provides information materials; listings of treatment services available; resources; lectures; support groups; and obesity/self-esteem programs.
Website: www.nedic.ca
Email: nedic@uhn.on.ca

Naturopathic Medicine

Contact Person: Dr. Reina Persaud, B.Sc., N.D.
Adress: 880 Adelaide St. North
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N5Y 2M3
Phone: (519) 850-4325
Fee: $110 (2 hour) first visit, $55 for each 1 hour after
Referral Source: Self
Clientele Served: All ages
Notes: Empowering one to gain health through natural therapies including Clinical Nutrition, Botanical (herbal) Medicine, Craniosacral therapy, Reiki, Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Lifestyle Counselling.
Email: heal@ody.ca

Oakridge Counselling

Contact Person: Elizabeth Lacey
Adress: 34 Lloyd Manor Crest.
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6H 3Z3
Phone: (519) 471–4540
Fee: $75 - $150, sliding scale
Website: www.oakridgecounselling.com
Email: Elizabeth@oakridge.com

Ottawa General Hospital – General Campus

Contact Person: Dr. Hani Bissandi
Adress: 501 Smyth Road
City: Ottawa
Province: ON
Postal Code: K1H 8L6
Phone: (613) 737-8042
Fee: OHIP
Referral Source: Physician Referral Required
Waiting Period: 1-3 months
Clientele Served: Ages 18+
Notes: Inpatient Program and Day Hospital Program.

Overeaters Anonymous

Adress: Call for locations.
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6H 5C4
Phone: (519) 457-8686
Fee: Free
Clientele Served: All ages
Notes: Multiple locations throughout London, Brantford, Guelph and Woodstock.
Website: www.OvereatersAnonymous.org
Email: overeater@technet.mm.org

Psychologist

Contact Person: Dr. Kathleen Berg
Adress: 123 Windsor Crescent
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6C 1V5
Phone: 519 - 434 - 0431
Fee: $125/hr
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Varies
Clientele Served: 14 and older
Notes: Individual therapy for eating disorders relationship issues, anxiety, depression and trauma. Professional Study Groups on Eating Disorders (Bi-weekly)

Psychologist

Contact Person: Dr. Rosalind (Ali) Callard
Adress: 111 Elworthy Ave
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6C 2M5
Phone: (519) 432-1883
Fee: $110/hr
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Varies
Clientele Served: Adults, 18 and older
Notes: Individual therapy for relationship issues, depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, financial stress from a humanistic/existential perspective.

Psychologist

Contact Person: Dr. Doug Cann
Adress: 11 Windsor Crescent
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6C 1V6
Phone: (519) 672-7355
Fee: $130/hr insurance may cover 1/2 sliding $90-130
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Varies
Clientele Served: 15 yrs and older
Email: drcann@sympatico.ca

Psychologist

Contact Person: Dr. Joan Clayton
Adress: 513 Princess Avenue
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6B 2B7
Phone: (519) 673-4091
Fee: $120/session
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Immediate
Clientele Served: 12 yrs and older

Psychologist

Contact Person: Dr. Darlene Elliot-Faust
Adress: 2 Oxford Street West
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6H 1P9
Phone: (519) 872-5852
Fee: $100/hr
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Varies
Clientele Served: Children and adolescents

Psychologist

Contact Person: Dr. Judith Schachter
Adress: 291 Talbot Street
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N5P 1B5
Fee: $100/hr, will accept third party payment
Referral Source: Any
Waiting Period: 2-4 weeks
Clientele Served: 15 years and older

Psychologist

Contact Person: Dr. Marilyn Sweetland
Adress: c/o Plattswood Centre, 219 Oxford Street W, suite 204
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6H 1S5
Phone: 1-800-445-1798 ext. 817
Fee: $120/hr
Referral Source: Self or physician
Waiting Period: 2-3 weeks
Clientele Served: 10 years and older

Psychologist

Contact Person: Dr. Robert Unger
Adress: 186 Albert Street, suite 201
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6A 1M1
Phone: (519) 660-4811
Fee: $95/hr
Referral Source: Self or physician
Waiting Period: 1-2 weeks
Clientele Served: 12 years and older

Psychotherapist

Contact Person: Ken Foley
Adress: 587 Rosecliff Terrace
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6K 3Y2
Phone: (519) 641–8600
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: None
Notes: Deals with depression, low self esteem, anxiety and stress management.

Psychotherapist

Contact Person: Jean Allan
Adress: 48 Bond Street
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6C 1W3
Phone: (519) 660-8611
Fax: (519) 673-5640
Fee: $60/hr. sliding scale also
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: 1-2 weeks
Clientele Served: All ages

Psychotherapist

Contact Person: Doris Heinrichs
Adress: 140 Oxford St E, suite 401
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6A 3K4
Phone: (519) 472-7700
Fee: $95/hr, health benefits accepted
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: 1-2 weeks
Clientele Served: Individuals, couples, 16 and older

Psychotherapist

Contact Person: Doris Doan
Adress: 140 Oxford St E, suite 401
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6A 3K4
Phone: (519) 472-7700
Fee: $95/hr, health benefits accepted
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: 1-2 weeks
Clientele Served: Individuals, couples, 16 and older

Psychotherapist

Contact Person: Romola Porchuk, PhD, Clinical Psychology
Adress: 37 Elmwood Ave. East
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6C 1J1
Phone: (519) 642-1309
Fee: $120.00
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: immediate
Clientele Served: Adults, adolescents, children
Notes: sliding scale available, eating disorders, family, trauma.

Psychotherapist

Contact Person: Lynne Hamilton, M.Ed (Counseling)
Adress: 539 Cheapside St.
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N5Y 3X5
Phone: (519) 438-5454
Fee: $80/session
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Varies
Clientele Served: Adults and adolescents, 16 and older
Notes: Helps women recover from disordered eating.
Website: www.eating-disorders-therapy-london.ca
Email: Lynne@eatingdisorderstherapylondon.ca

Psychotherapist, Nutrition Therapist

Contact Person: Cynthia Galloway, M.Ed. (Couns Psych), R.D., C.C.C.
Adress: 186 Albert St, suite 306
City: London
Province: ON
Phone: (519) 777-1906
Fax: (519) 601-1906
Fee: $80/session
Website: www.hopecounsellingcentre.ca

Psychotherapist/Art Therapist, London Arts Therapy Centre

Contact Person: Shelia O\'Donovan
Adress: 845 Blacksmith St.
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6H 3R8
Phone: (519) 474-2268
Fee: $65/50 min session
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: 2 weeks
Clientele Served: Children, adolescents and young adults: 8-25 years
Notes: Focus on body image and self image, issues surrounding eating disorders.

Regional Mental Health Care

Adress: P.O. Box 2004 467 Sunset Drive
City: London
Province: ON
Phone: (519) 631-8510 EXT. 49214
Notes: Will treat those in crisis and offer relapse prevention services for residents of Elgin County.

Registered Dietitian

Contact Person: Noelle Martin
Adress: 219 Oxford Street West, Suite 205
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6H 1S5
Phone: (519) 645-1620
Fee: $90 for initial visit, $35 per half hour follow up (or $70 for 1 hour)
Referral Source: Any
Waiting Period: Immediate
Clientele Served: children, adolescents and adults
Website: www.rdservices.ca

Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist

Contact Person: Christine Message
Adress: 1570 Richmond St N
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6G 4W1
Phone: (519) 858-8711
Fee: $90 initial consultation, $70/ 1hr follow up, $35/20 mins
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Varies
Clientele Served: adolescents and adults
Notes: Individual sessions and corporate seminars.
Website: www.christinemessage.com
Email: nutritioncoach@christinemessage.com

Registered Dietitian, London Health Sciences Centre

Contact Person: Jessica Cane
Adress: 800 Commissioners Road
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6A 4G5
Phone: (519) 685-8500 ext. 56450
Fee: OHIP
Referral Source: Self or physician
Waiting Period: Varies
Clientele Served: pediatrics; up to and incl 17 years old
Notes: Referrals call 667-6640; indivcoun for inpatients, day treatments and outpatients, consultation for those outside the program.
Email: jessica.cane@lhsc.on.ca

Safe (Self Abuse Finally Ends) In Canada

Contact Person: BJ Thom
Adress: 611 Wonderland Road, North, Suite 224
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6H 5N7
Phone: (519) 657-6570
Fee: Varied
Clientele Served: Adolescents and adults
Notes: SAFE in Canada offers therapeutic services directly to those who self-abuse and to their friend/families. Training is offered to professionals who may meet people who self-abuse in the course of their work.
Website: www.safeincanada.ca
Email: bjthom_6@yahoo.com

Sheena’s Place

Adress: 87 Spadina Rd
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Postal Code: M5R 2T1
Phone: (416) 927-8900
Fax: (416) 927-8844
Fee: free
Notes: A registered Charity offering hope and support services free to people with eating disorders and their families. Direct services provided in a warm, comfortable, and safe environment in an old home in downtown Toronto.
Website: www.sheenasplace.org

Sick Kids in Toronto

City: Toronto
Province: ON
Phone: (416) 813-7195
Fee: OHIP
Referral Source: Physician Referral Required
Waiting Period: Varies
Clientele Served: Children up to and including age 18
Notes: Inpatient, Day Hospital, and Outpatient programs and services available.

Social Worker

Contact Person: Dorit Osher, MSW, RSW
Adress: 408 Queens Ave.
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6B 1X9
Phone: (519) 435-1237
Fee: $80/hr, $60/hr students, sliding scale available
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: 1-2 weeks
Clientele Served: Adults, adolscents and children, athletes
Notes: Counselling and expressive arts therapy.
Website: www.doritosher.com
Email: dosher@rogers.com

St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital

Contact Person: Cecily Alexander, Registered Dietitian
Adress: 189 Elm St Box 2007
City: St.Thomas
Province: ON
Postal Code: N5P 3W2
Phone: (519) 631-2020 ext. 2024
Fee: Free- patient or physician must reside in Elgin County
Referral Source: Self or physician
Waiting Period: 2-3 weeks
Clientele Served: All ages
Notes: Elgin County residents only.
Email: calexand@stegh.on.ca

Student Health Services, University of Western Ontario

Adress: University Community Centre Room 11
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6A 3K7
Phone: (519) 661-3771 -counselling - (519) 661-3030 - medical services
Fee: OHIP
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Varies
Clientele Served: UWO students ONLY
Notes: Each campus (i.e. King’s, Huron, Brescia, and Main) has their own counselors for their resident students.
Website: www.shs.uwo.ca

Teen Health Centre

Contact Person: Teen Health Centre
Adress: 1585 Ouellette Ave
City: Windsor
Province: ON
Postal Code: N8X 1K5
Phone: (519) 253–8481
Fax: (519) 253–4362
Fee: Free
Waiting Period: 10+ weeks
Clientele Served: 12-24
Notes: Teen Health Centre offers nutrition groups and individual counseling with a dietitian for people with eating disorders.
Website: www.teenhealthcentre.com
Email: sue@teenhealthcentre.com

Toronto General Hospital

City: Toronto
Province: ON
Phone: (416) 340-4800 x 4456
Fee: OHIP
Referral Source: Physician Referral Required
Waiting Period: 2-4 months
Clientele Served: Ages 18+
Notes: Inpatient, Day Hospital, and Outpatient programs and services available.

Women’s Community House–Second Stage Housing

Adress: Multiple locations in London
City: London
Province: ON
Phone: (519)642-3003
Fax: (519) 642-3002
Notes: Multiple Sites In London. 24 Hours Abused Women\'s Help Line (519) 642-3000.

Women’s Health Care Centre

Adress: 800 Commissioners Road
City: London
Province: ON
Phone: (519) 685-8204
Fee: OHIP
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Immediate
Clientele Served: Women
Notes: Prenatal care, gynecology and pregnancy (options).

Women’s Health of London

Adress: 400 Dundas Street
City: London
Province: ON
Postal Code: N6B 1V7
Phone: (519) 645-0421
Fax: (519) 432-9743
Fee: OHIP
Referral Source: Self
Waiting Period: Immediate
Clientele Served: Women
Notes: Women’s health issues including birth control, menopause, breast concerns, bladder infections, etc.