Who we are
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service Eating Disorder Specialist Service (Youth EDSS) provides evidence-based care in the community for young people up to 22 years of age who are experiencing eating disorders..
What we do
Youth EDSS provides:
- Comprehensive assessment of eating difficulties, diagnostic classification and treatment recommendations
- Age and developmentally appropriate, evidenced-based eating disorder treatment including family and individual treatments
- Liaison with hospital-based services, general practitioners, schools and other professionals (only with consent) to support treatment progression and recovery
Who can access this service
Our program is open to anyone under 22 years of age who is struggling with or diagnosed with an eating disorder that is causing significant impacts to physical health, wellbeing and functioning.
How to access this service
If you are a current consumer, or carer of a current consumer of CYMHS, speak to your treating team to discuss the appropriateness of accessing the Youth EDSS.
If you are new to the service and a young person or carer of a young person, you can self-refer to our service via 1300 MH CALL (1300 642 255).
Healthcare providers can also refer you to our service. Visit our Referrals and Accessing Care page for more information on how to access this service.
Our location
We provide services across Robina and Southport Health Precincts.
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