We can’t stop now! Eating disorders are a leading cause of death and have the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric illness.
Eating disorders affect 1.5 million Canadians.
There is no known single cause of eating disorders.
Both females and males can develop eating disorders.
I am a passionate advocate for individuals with eating disorders, particularly men. When you talk openly about invisible disabilities and share they become visible. Doors open to support and networking.
Meet JohnWe are on a mission to end eating disorders.
Get people into treatment faster.
Increase access to care by funding innovative public hospital eating disorder programs.
Increase awareness of eating disorders and advocate for better treatment.
I can honestly say this past year has been a real turning point for me. Thanks to the amazing support from WaterStone Foundation for funding the eating disorder transition house where I have been residing for the past 6 months. I feel like I really have a chance to put this eating disorder behind me once and for all.
Meet TanyaWe invest donor dollars where the need is greatest and the outcomes
most profound.
$270,000 funded four public Ontario facilities offering specialized treatment programs.
Since 2015, $148,000 in financial aid gave 18 people access to specialized eating disorder treatments.
300 health care professionals and caregivers received evidence-based training to support individuals with eating disorders.