Looking Glass BC Online Peer Support | Chat Times Vary ONLINE CHAT
Online Peer Support (OPS) chats provide a safe, anonymous space for individuals who are affected by an eating disorder or disordered eating to connect to a recovery community and receive support in real-time.
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The Looking Glass Foundation offers free, regularly scheduled, real time Online Peer Support to people of age 14 and older across Canada who are experiencing disordered eating, weight or body image issues.
Overseen by a trained Looking Glass Moderator, each free chat session offers a safe, virtual, and confidential space for people to talk about what is going on for them, to share experiences, and to benefit from the empathy and understanding of others who get what it can be like to struggle with this challenge.
Available chat times:
Monday: 7:30 PM -9:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 PM-1:30 PM and 4:30 PM -6:00 PM and 7:30 PM-9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:30 PM -8:00 PM* and 8:30 PM -10:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM -1:30 PM and 4:30 PM -6:00 PM and 7:30 PM -9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 PM -9:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 PM -9:00 PM
Please note that times are subject to change, check the Looking Glass website for the latest updates.
*Binge Eating OPS Chat: takes place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
Open to individuals wishing to receive support related to bingeing behaviours, and the thoughts and feelings that accompany them.
Looking Glass Personal Recovery Space | 24/7 ONLINE
While not intended as therapeutic support, Personal Recovery Space allows people to safely share their experiences, struggles, goals, and hopes at their own pace and without fear of judgement.
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The Looking Glass' Personal Recovery Space is a digital peer support program that offers personalized, confidential support to people ages 14+ who wishes to recover from an eating disorder. All of the support takes place in a secure, anonymous forum setting, in which participants can safely share their experiences, struggles, goals, and hopes with a team of trained, compassionate Looking Glass volunteers.
Sign up for the space here.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please get in touch:
programs@lookingglassbc.com.
NEDIC Helpline and Instant Chat | 24/7 PHONE AND ONLINE CHAT
NEDIC provides information, support and referrals for Canadians struggling with an eating disorder or for those looking for information to support a friend or family member.
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NEDIC's Helpline and Live Chat are staffed by support workers who are trained to provide information, support, and referrals relating to eating disorders. NEDIC serves individuals living with an eating disorder as well as the people who care for them, from family members and friends to healthcare providers.
Call toll-free 1-866-633-4220
Live chat (click the orange button on the bottom right of the screen)
Hours of operation (Pacific Time):
Monday to Thursday: 6AM - 6PM
Fridays: 6AM - 2PM
Saturdays and Sundays: 9AM - 2PM
Call Toll FREE 1.866.633.4220
Instant chat now (click the green button on the bottom right of the screen)
Brave in Your Body | 5 Sessions ONLINE
A virtual group for youth navigating poor body image who are seeking support.
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Brave in your Body is a virtual group that was created due to the need Foundry Virtual BC has witnessed with youth seeking support services for navigating poor body image. Participants between the ages of 15 and 24 were encouraged to sign up and attend a weekly virtual group, which was made up of five sessions.
To register, please visit www.foundrybc.ca/virtual/groups-workshops to see upcoming workshop dates.
Kids Help Phone | 24/7 PHONE, TEXT, AND ONLINE CHAT
Kids Help Phone has a toll-free, 24-hour phone, counselling and referral service for young people.
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Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868) has toll-free, 24-hour phone, counselling and referral service for young people. You can also connect by texting CONNECT to 686868, and chat confidentially with a trained, volunteer Crisis Responder for support with any issue. If you would like to stop the conversation text STOP.
Phone, text message and messaging over Facebook Messenger are available 24/7 so you can connect whenever and however you want. It's safe, private and non-judgmental.
Read more about what to expect when connecting with Kids Help Phone.
Body Peace Canada | Availability varies ONLINE
Free peer support programs are available to anyone 14+ living in Canada. All programs are virtual, so you can access them from anywhere. No diagnosis or referral is needed.
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Body Peace Canada is a FREE online program for anyone in Canada 14+. With Body Peace Canada, you don’t need a diagnosis or referral, there is no waitlist, and you don’t have to navigate recovery alone.
All programs are virtual, so you can access them from anywhere. There is NO LIMIT to how many programs you can participate in. A diagnosis or referral is not needed. Resources available include:
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Body Peace Conversations – led by our trained Mentors, these Peer Support groups include drop-in groups, as well as groups for 14-17-year-olds, and groups for trans, non-binary, and otherwise gender-diverse individuals.
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Individual Mentoring – match with a trained Mentor for one-on-one support
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Self-paced learning materials to support your recovery
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Curated readings, videos, and reflections you can use at your own pace
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Chat-based support from our Mentors
Looking for other support options and information? Check out our Get Support Section to find a Foundry centre near you, virtual services, peer support, and more.