What is this program?
The Eating Disorders Day Hospital (EDDH) Program at SickKids is focused on intensive behavioral symptom interruption for young people and their families struggling with chronic eating disorder symptoms. Our program aims to identify and target the symptoms that are complicating the success of outpatient treatment for families. The overall goal is to provide the young person and their family with enhanced coping skills, allowing them to transition back into outpatient treatment for their eating disorder (ED) and co-morbid mental health concerns.
The EDDH program is a partnership with the Toronto District School Board that combines academics with treatment in this 16-week program.
What does this program offer?
- A day program (Monday to Friday) that integrates meal support
- Therapeutic groups and individual support
- Academics supported by TDSB teachers in the program
- Individual Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) therapy and family sessions targeting eating disorder behaviours, thoughts and feelings
Who is this program for?
12 – 18 years old
Central Toronto
(Patients out of the boundary will be considered if the family is able to bring patient to program daily)
How can I access this program?
In-person
Do I need a referral?
- Hospital referral
- External referrals from Psychiatrists or eating disorder programs
- Referral through EpicCare Link: Refer a Patient | SickKids
Are there any people who aren’t the best fit for this program?
While this program aims to help everyone, there are some that have needs this program doesn’t cover, including:
- Patients must be willing to come to the program
