(Corner of Ouellette and Shepherd) BULIMIA ANOREXIA NERVOSA ASSOCIATION 1500 Ouellette Ave, Suite 100 Windsor, ON N8X 1K7 Tel: (519) 969-2112 Fax: (519) 969-0227 E: [email protected]www.bana.ca WHAT IS BANA? Mission BANA is committed to providing specialized treatment of eating disorders and health promotion. Vision Leading the way in prevention and comprehensive care. A CENTRE FOR EATING DISORDERS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCES AND MATERIALS BANA also provides various tools and materials to assist those in learning about prevention and treatment which are downloadable on our website at www.bana.ca VOLUNTEERS BANA is looking for enthusiastic individuals of all ages to volunteer in various roles. All volunteers undergo intensive orientation and training. A sample of Volunteer roles include: Prevention and Education Representative Community Awareness Office Duties/ Administration Staff Support Fundraising Event Planning For more information visit our website or e-mail us at [email protected]. If you would like to support BANA or become a donor, visit our website at www.bana.ca Bana is a proud founding member of The Ontario Provincial Network of Eating Disorder Service Providers
BANA also provides various tools and materials to assist those in learning about
prevention and treatment which are downloadable on our website at
www.bana.ca
VOLUNTEERS BANA is looking for enthusiastic individuals of all ages to volunteer in various roles. All volunteers undergo intensive orientation and training. A sample of Volunteer roles include: Prevention and Education Representative Community Awareness Office Duties/ Administration Staff Support Fundraising Event Planning For more information visit our website or e-mail us at [email protected].
If you would like to support BANA or become a donor, visit our website at
www.bana.ca
Bana is a proud founding member of The Ontario Provincial Network of Eating Disorder Service Providers
What is an Eating Disorder?
"Eating disorders (ED) are characterized by under or over eating, and motivations for either vary, including emotion regulation. The label “emotional eating” is a common term, and the actual behaviour of eating to cope with emotions is considered within the realm of eating disorders;
Eating for emotion regulation reasons has been extensively empirically researched and is now well understood within the eating disorders;
Thorough specialized diagnostic assessment for eating disorders is essential to guide referral for appropriate treatment;
This specialized diagnostic assessment sometimes establishes an eating disorder diagnosis, when the patients’ personal assessment was to the contrary, and vice versa. In either case, the diagnosis allows for referral to the appropriate treatment."
(Dr. Josee Jarry, Ph.D. C. Psych, personal communication, 2009)
BANA provides a variety of services to individuals, families and friends affected
by body image, self-esteem and food related disorders including:
Clinical, Prevention & Education, Research
Support, Advocacy and Resources,
BANA originated as a response to grief,
compassion for others and out of a gap in
services for those with eating disorders and
their families in Windsor and Essex County.
CLINICAL TREATMENT
Centralized Intake Program:
BANA, in partnership with the Teen Health Windsor Essex Community Health Centre,
provides centralized intake for new client inquiries and referrals for residents of Windsor and Essex
County. To access this service contact us at
1.855.969.5530
Specialized Diagnostic & Assessment:
Intake Interview
Special Diagnostic Assessment, Interview and Testing
Nutritional Assessment
Treatment Programs:
Psycho Therapy and Education
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Level 1
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - Level 2
Registered Dietitian Services
Referral to Inpatient Treatment and other eating disorder programs
Registered Dietitian Services
Community Resources
SUPPORT SERVICES
BANA offers support services to:
Family & Friends of individuals under going treatment
After Care following completion of treatment
CLINICAL TRAINING
BANA is a Practicum site for internships in:
Masters Doctoral Psychology
Social Work (B.S.W., M.S.W.)
Dietitian and Nursing programs
PREVENTION AND EDUCATION
Since its inception, BANA has provided services to thousands of individuals of all ages, genders and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are happy to offer presentations at no cost to your organization on various topics including Self Esteem, Body Image, Size Acceptance, Body Based Harassment, Media Influences and more.
Presentations include:
Self Esteem and Body Image Workshop
(Grades 5-8) Our society places great emphasis on physical
attributes. Teaching young people to have
confidence in their unique talents, abilities and
interests reduces their reliance on physical
appearance as their main measure of self-worth.
When adolescents have healthy self-esteem,
they feel more positive about their bodies and
find it easier to make good decisions for
themselves that promote health, including
taking better care of their bodies.
Sizing up the Media: Decoding the Messages
(Grades 9-12 and adults)
This unique presentation examines how the
images of women in the media create feelings
of negative body image, inadequacy, low self-
esteem and put us at risk for eating disorders.
Through the use of visual aids, this workshop
encourages viewers to re-evaluate the images
presented by the advertising industry and to take
action against these toxic messages. This
presentation is available for schools, community
groups, annual meetings, conferences or public
education events
Displays ~ Forums ~ Health Fairs
(Presentations are subject to funding availability)
Contact us today for more details at 519-969-2112 or email [email protected]
