ANEB

Anorexia and Bulimia Québec (ANEB) is a non-profit organization that guarantees free, immediate and specialized help to people with an eating disorder and to their loved ones. Through educational services and partnerships, ANEB helps to prevent and decrease the consequences of eating disorders.

Programs and Services

Help & Referral phone line: free confidential service which provides support to break the isolation, talk about what an individual is going through and address problems related to any disorders. Phone lines are offered every day. 1-800-630-0907 or 514-630-0907

Online support: A free, confidential and anonymous service. People will discuss their issues directly with health professionals.

Open support groups

Open support groups are offered to people suffering from an eating disorder or for the loved ones of those that suffer from a disorder.

Closed support groups: Closed support groups are offered for people who are 17 years old and older who are struggling with an eating disorder or a body image obsession.

Conferences: ANEB Quebec offers interactive and informative conferences in order to gain a better understanding of the development of an eating disorder. Conferences are offered for youth, adults and professionals.

Youth

Information specifically for youth available at: www.anebados.com
Prevention kiosks: ANEB travels to different high schools, youth homes and youth organisations to host prevention kiosks. These kiosks raise awareness for young people regarding factors that influence self-esteem and body image, as well as the consequences that low self-esteem and body image dissatisfaction can have, notably in terms of eating disorders.

Training: Training sessions to educate processionals address the nature of eating disorders (causes, consequences, triggers, warning signs) and suggest what to do and how to communicate with sufferers.