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About Us
Our Mission
•The Eating Disorder Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador (EDFNL) is a leadership advocacy group dedicated to promoting research and providing public support services and information about matters related to eating disorders, including information on available treatment services for individuals and families who experience disordered eating.
Goals of EDFNL
* To support persons who experience disordered eating by acting as a Resource Centre and a front door to a focused and coordinated treatment path.
* To promote a healthy body image and self-esteem by way of public education and awareness programs
* To advocate at various levels of government, health and community groups to ensure input and involvement in the decision making processes that affect eating disorder policies and treatments
* To educate individuals, professionals, government and families through the distribution of materials, an information line, regular awareness programs and a living website
* To advocate for and support ongoing research and related medical services
Board of Directors
Vince Withers
Chairperson
Wilf Curran
Vice-Chair
Dr. Pamela Ward
Vice-Chair
Alyssa French CPA
Treasurer
Stephanie Lee
Director
Andrea Oliver
Director
Brian Kenny
Director
Dr. Heidi Carew
Director
Lorraine Poole
Director
Dr. Jacqueline Carter-Major
Director
Staff Members
Paul Thomey
Executive Director
paul@edfnl.ca
Cathy Skinner
Program Coordinator
cathy@edfnl.ca
Tina Martin
Executive Assistant
tina@edfnl.ca
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