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Eating Disorders Nova Scotia We believe that no one should have to face an eating disorder alone. We are here to help. www.eatingdisordersns.ca

Eating Disorders Nova Scotia is dedicated to supporting those impacted by eating disorders. We work to raise awareness and understanding around eating disorders, and to support those impacted. We provide peer support groups, one-on-one mentoring and family peer support groups.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night's screening of Something to Hold Onto at The Duke’s Public House!It w...
16/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night's screening of Something to Hold Onto at The Duke’s Public House!

It was a meaningful evening as we came together to watch this short film about eating disorder recovery and the power of peer support. It was also a wonderful way to recognize Global Peer Support Celebration Day and the important role peer support plays in eating disorder recovery.

We’re so grateful to everyone who attended and helped make the evening special. A heartfelt thank you to Taylor Olson for creating this film, the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia for funding the project, Catherine Armour and Nina Jollymore-Ward for sharing their story as our featured mentor-mentee duo, Jordi Morgan for emceeing, and The Duke’s Public House for hosting us.

Couldn't make it last night? Join us for a virtual screening of Something to Hold Onto on November 2 from 7 - 8 p.m. Atlantic. Register here: https://buff.ly/nKTkS0k

You can also explore our free peer support programming and find opportunities to connect with community on our website - https://buff.ly/9ZHmmPA

We heal together.

Peer support belongs in eating disorder recovery.Today, on Global Peer Support Celebration Day, and every day, we recogn...
15/10/2026

Peer support belongs in eating disorder recovery.

Today, on Global Peer Support Celebration Day, and every day, we recognize the power of connection and shared lived experience.

Peer support offers something unique: the opportunity to connect with someone who understands, to feel less alone, and to see that recovery is possible. It belongs with other forms of eating disorder care and support.

We're grateful to our peer mentors, volunteers, and everyone who shares their lived experience to help others feel understood and supported in recovery.

In our 2025–26 Impact Report, Yas shares how being matched with a peer mentor changed their recovery journey. Read more of Yas's story in our report.

We heal together.

Here’s what’s happening this week at Eating Disorders Nova Scotia:Whether you’re joining us in person at our North End H...
13/10/2026

Here’s what’s happening this week at Eating Disorders Nova Scotia:

Whether you’re joining us in person at our North End Halifax home or connecting virtually from across Canada, you can find community and support.

In-Person:
Wednesday, October 14
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - Supper Club
Join us for chickpea coconut curry, basmati rice, and fudge for dessert.

7:00 – 8:00 p.m. - Peer Support Group

Thursday, October 15
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Something to Hold Onto Film Screening
Join us at The Duke’s Public House for the premiere of our short film, followed by a panel discussion. Free snacks. Please RSVP in our bio!

Virtual Support
Tuesday, October 13
8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Atlantic - 40+ Peer Support Group

Wednesday, October 14
8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Atlantic - Trans+ Peer Support Group
8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Atlantic - Binge-Eating Peer Support Group

Thursday, October 15
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Atlantic Adult (18+) Peer Support Group

Our Skills for Recovery: Cultivating Self-Compassion group is now full. We plan on offering another in the new year!

Learn more and register for our programs under the "Find Help" button on our website: https://buff.ly/8kMtfzO

We hope to see you this week! We heal together. 🧡

What a year for Eating Disorders Nova Scotia! From opening the doors to our new home in Halifax’s North End to growing o...
13/10/2026

What a year for Eating Disorders Nova Scotia!

From opening the doors to our new home in Halifax’s North End to growing our peer support programs, this year has been full of meaningful moments and milestones.

Our 2025–26 Impact Report looks back on what we’ve accomplished together and the people who make this work possible. We are so grateful for all of you.

Swipe through for a few highlights from the year and read the full Impact Report on our website: https://buff.ly/LGvBZ7y

Lived experience is the heart of what we do at Eating Disorders Nova Scotia.Our peer support programs are built on the u...
10/10/2026

Lived experience is the heart of what we do at Eating Disorders Nova Scotia.

Our peer support programs are built on the understanding that people who have experienced an eating disorder bring knowledge, insight and understanding that can’t be learned. Peer mentors draw on their own experiences to offer connection, understanding and hope to others, helping people feel less alone as they navigate recovery.

This World Mental Health Day, we’re celebrating the expertise that comes from lived experience and the people who use that experience to help others.

Learn more about our in-person and virtual peer support groups as well as one-one-one mentoring here: https://buff.ly/7cghTxh

We heal together.

Congratulations Anne Marie, on receiving a 2026 Let’s Keep Talking Award from the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scoti...
07/10/2026

Congratulations Anne Marie, on receiving a 2026 Let’s Keep Talking Award from the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia!

Anne Marie Coolen has spent more than a decade turning her own family’s experience with an eating disorder into support, advocacy and hope for others.

Since 2016, she has led our Family and Friends Support Program, offering one-on-one peer support, facilitating a monthly support group, and helping caregivers better understand eating disorders and find ways to support their loved ones while caring for themselves, too.

Anne Marie has supported hundreds of families over the years. She brings compassion, knowledge and a deep understanding of what it means to navigate an eating disorder as a family member or caregiver. Her work reminds parents and caregivers that they are not alone, and that recovery is possible.

We’re so grateful for the care and dedication Anne Marie brings to our community, and so proud to see her recognized for the difference she makes.

Congratulations, Anne Marie! We’re lucky to have you. 🧡

Join us for the premiere of Something to Hold Onto, a short film exploring the experience of eating disorder recovery an...
07/10/2026

Join us for the premiere of Something to Hold Onto, a short film exploring the experience of eating disorder recovery and the hope that can be found through connection and community.

Canadian filmmaker and eating disorder survivor Taylor Olson created the film in partnership with Eating Disorders Nova Scotia, and it follows the relationship between peer mentor Catherine and mentee Nina. Through their experiences, the film explores the impact of peer support and how meaningful connections can help us feel understood, challenge shame, and find hope in recovery.

Following the screening, join us for a panel discussion with the people behind the film. The evening will also include a reception with drinks and appetizers.

At Eating Disorders Nova Scotia, we believe no one should have to face an eating disorder alone. Something to Hold Onto reminds us that recovery doesn't have to happen in isolation, and that sometimes having someone beside us can make all the difference.

🕔 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
📍 The Duke’s Public House, 2057 Gottingen Street, Halifax

Register for the event here: https://buff.ly/V7Zxwky
Explore our peer support programs through here: https://buff.ly/ny5XYhV

Join us at 2711 Agricola Street this week for free, welcoming opportunities to support your recovery.Monday, October 54:...
05/10/2026

Join us at 2711 Agricola Street this week for free, welcoming opportunities to support your recovery.

Monday, October 5
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. — Craft ’N Chat: No-sew felt banners
7 – 8 p.m. — Moving Towards What Matters, a workshop with Dr. Shannon Bedford

Wednesday, October 7
5:30 – 7 p.m. — Supper Club: Spaghetti with veggie or meat sauce, garlic bread and gelato for dessert
7 – 8 p.m. — Peer Support Group

Thursday, October 8
7 – 8 p.m. — Restorative Yoga

All of our services are available without a referral or a diagnosis.

Please RSVP: https://buff.ly/pq2bAQt

Join us on Monday as we make no-sew felt banners! We’ll have materials available, or feel free to bring your own if you ...
03/10/2026

Join us on Monday as we make no-sew felt banners!

We’ll have materials available, or feel free to bring your own if you have a particular colour or design in mind.

📅 Monday, October 5
🕟 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
📍 2711 Agricola Street, Halifax

Craft ’N Chat is free and drop-in. Stay for the whole session or come by for part of it. You’re also welcome to bring along your own craft if you’d prefer to work on something else.

We’d love to see you there!

Volunteer Opportunity: Join Our Board of Directors!Eating Disorders Nova Scotia is growing, and we’re looking for collab...
02/10/2026

Volunteer Opportunity: Join Our Board of Directors!

Eating Disorders Nova Scotia is growing, and we’re looking for collaborative, experienced leaders to help shape our future.

Our volunteer Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and governance while helping ensure Eating Disorders Nova Scotia remains accountable, sustainable, and responsive to our community.

We’re especially interested in individuals with experience in:
• Non-profit governance and leadership
• Finance and accounting
• Legal expertise
• Clinical or research fields
• Strategic planning and organizational development

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of eating disorder recovery and from Black, Indigenous, and racialized communities.

If you’re passionate about strengthening community-based support for people impacted by eating disorders and want to help guide a growing organization, we’d love to hear from you.

🔗 Learn more and apply here: https://buff.ly/EdfMHNf

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