Step 1: Register Complete the registration form here. You’ll provide some basic contact information and privacy consent.​ ​​ Step 2: Access Careteam After registering, you’ll receive a link to create an account on Careteam, a secure online platform where you can access your personalized resources and track your progress. ​ Step 3: Review Your Action Plan Once you’re set up on Careteam, you’ll receive a personalized action plan with recommended resources and next steps tailored to your needs. ​ Step 4: Start Your Recovery Journey Begin exploring the tasks and resources in your action plan, watch some support sessions, and use the tools that resonate with you. Move at your own pace and come back to the resources at any time.

The Recovery Support Program is a low-barrier online program for people navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, food concerns, or body image distress. It includes videos, tools, resources, self-assessments, and reflection activities to support your recovery journey.

The program is for people aged 14+ living in Canada who are looking for support with eating disorder or disordered eating recovery.No referral or formal eating disorder diagnosis is required.

Yes! All of our support services are free of charge.As a non-profit organization without stable government funding, Body Brave relies on the generosity of donors and sponsors to continue offering care and support.If you're in a position to contribute, please consider making a donation below.

Self-paced access lets you explore core resources on your own, without creating an account.Guided access takes place through the Careteam platform and includes more structure, such as suggested tasks, self-reflections/check-ins, progress tracking, and reminders. Log-in is required.

Careteam is the online platform used for the guided Recovery Support Program. It helps organize your recovery resources, suggested tasks, self-reflections/check-ins, reminders, and progress tracking in one place.The guided program gives you more structure than self-paced access, but it is still flexible. You can move through the program at your own pace, use the check-ins to reflect on how you’re doing, and return to resources when they feel helpful.Careteam check-ins are not monitored in real time and are not a crisis support tool. If you need urgent support, please contact a crisis service, your healthcare provider, or emergency services.

Support Sessions and Workshops are pre-recorded videos on eating disorder, disordered eating, food, body image, and recovery-related topics.Many include insights from eating disorder professionals and stories from people with lived experience.

The Level of Care Self-Assessment is a confidential online tool designed to help you reflect on your current needs and better understand what level of eating disorder support may be appropriate.Eating disorder care can range from weekly outpatient support to more intensive treatment options. Your results are meant to be a guide, not a diagnosis or referral.Content Warning:This tool includes questions about eating behaviours, weight, and mental health, including topics like self-harm or suicidal thoughts. Some questions may bring up uncomfortable emotions. You can pause or stop at any time and return when you're ready.For medical emergencies, dial 9-1-1 or go to your nearest emergency department.If you're in crisis, please call 9-8-8 or visit Crisis Services Canada.Find more FAQ's regarding the Level of Care Self-Assessment in the Using the Level of Care Self-Assessment FAQ tab above.

Yes. The guided Recovery Support Program may be helpful if you are waiting for treatment, looking for extra support between appointments, or wanting tools to stay connected to recovery after treatment. It can support learning, reflection, and recovery skills.It is not a replacement for medical monitoring, therapy, hospital treatment, crisis support, or higher-intensity eating disorder care.

If you’re looking for more support, you may be interested in Body Brave Support Groups, available to people aged 17+ living in Ontario.For additional information, resources, or help finding more support, we recommend connecting with NEDIC. The National Eating Disorder Information Centre offers a national toll-free helpline and instant chat service for people across Canada who are directly or indirectly affected by eating disorders, disordered eating, or related concerns. They can help you explore treatment options and find resources in your area.https://nedic.ca/contact/ If your symptoms feel severe, are getting worse, or you need medical monitoring, please speak with a doctor or nurse practitioner.If you are in immediate danger or need urgent medical or mental health support, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department. You can also call or text 9-8-8 or visit 988.ca for 24/7 suicide crisis support in Canada.