Holiday Season & Eating Disorders: dedicated telephone support lines
For many families dealing with an eating disorder (ED), festive meals can become a source of anxiety. To support you during this period, the ED Reference Centre is setting up dedicated telephone support lines.
Telephone support lines to help families through the festive season
The end-of-year holidays are often associated with sharing, warmth and togetherness… but they can also become a challenging period when a young person is living with an eating disorder (ED).
Long meals, social pressure, comments about food or weight – all of these can create stress and worry for young people and their families.
To support parents and relatives during this sensitive time, the Eating Disorders Reference Centre at the University Hospital of Brussels is offering dedicated telephone support lines.
Telephone Support – Eating Disorders Reference Centre
Our teams are available to help you:
• prepare meals in a calm and reassuring way
• anticipate difficult situations
• answer questions related to food and eating
• support parents, young people and professionals
• find guidance to navigate this period with greater confidence
Phone number: 02 555 65 96
Support Line Schedule
Food-related questions
With Charlotte Dupont, Dietitian
Thursday 18/12 – 13:30 → 15:00
“Relational support” phone lines
Mondays 22 & 29/12 and Tuesdays 23 & 30/12 – 9:00 → 10:30
Wednesdays 24 & 31/12 – 11:00 → 15:00
Listening, guidance and personalised support
Every family experiences the holiday season differently. These support lines aim to provide a warm, understanding space where parents and young people can receive practical advice and emotional support, helping them approach festive meals with less stress and pressure.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call us.
cdr [dot] ctca [at] hubruxelles [dot] be (Envoyer un mail )
Erasme Medical Center (EMC)
Route de Lennik 900 − 1070 Bruxelles
Service de Psychiatrie du bébé, de l'enfant, de l'adolescent et du jeune adulte