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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

Steve Bragg FCPA, CA, CBV
Chairperson

Vince Withers

Past Chairperson

Wilf Curran
Vice-Chair


Brian Kenny
Vice-Chair

Cathy Green

Treasurer

Dr. Travor Brown
Director

 

Tara Jackman
Director

Kelly Miller
Director

Nadine Vater
Director

Megan Burggraaf
Director


Leigh-Anne O'Neill
Director

Lorraine Poole

Director

Staff Members

Paul Thomey
Executive Director
paul@edfnl.ca

Tina Martin
Executive Assistant
tina@edfnl.ca

Cathy Skinner
Program Coordinator
cathy@edfnl.ca

VACANT
Counsellor/Navigator

 

Julia Gregersen

Marketing Assistant

julia@edfnl.ca

Molly Nash

Social Media Assistant

molly@edfnl.ca

13-15 Pippy Place St. John's, NL A1B 3X2

709-722-0500

Toll Free: 1-855-722-0500

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