Today I received a note through another editor about the Eating Disorders Action Group shutting down in the spring.
It is with sad hearts we are letting you know that the Eating Disorders Action group is closing due to lack of funding. Though our programs remained strong our funding opportunities had not over the years. The United Way has been kind to keep us going, but we struggled financially for some time.
I recently spoke to EDAG for my story on artist Meghan Clarkston. There are still a couple of places that offer services for those with disordered eating including the Capital Health Eating Disorder Clinic (473-6288, cdha.nshealth.ca) and The Self-Help Connection (466-2011, selfhelpconnection.ca), but this is one of the only places that offers drop-in services. It’s a real blow for the community, especially as National Eating Disorders Awareness Week starts on February 6.
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This article appears in Feb 3-9, 2011.
This is a devastating loss for Nova Scotia, as we already suffer from a paucity of disordered eating services. There are many people that will be affected by this closure. We can only hope that policy makers recognize the need for services such as that offered by EDAG and make them a priority in the near future.
Tristaca Caldwell, Fueling with Food, Halifax
Unfortunately, funding for non-profit groups will have to be cut to help pay for the new convention center.
Thank You EDAG!! You were a desperately needed organization. We have so very little for people with eating disorders. Darla and Lena – it doesn’t come better than you. You and your entire team were selfless, committed, brilliant advocates. You will be missed but here’s to hoping you will return.
While I’m sad to see EDAG close, this opens an opportunity to create a different model for a disordered eating/eating disorders advocacy and support group in Nova Scotia with a more sustainable funding model. Thank you to everyone who has been with EDAG over it’s lifespan. You have made an incredible difference in the lives of many.
This is a sad bit of news indeed. At the moment, I am unsure of how to share my thoughts. It’s a topic which is imperative and should be funded accordingly and without question. Thank you to all who operated and provided help for those with eating disorders. 🙂