Virtual Intensive Outpatient Program

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Intensive Outpatient Program has been adapted to run in a virtual format. Based off the vision our of original IOP, the virtual IOP is designed as a group based treatment for eating disorders with the use of video sessions for meals, meal support, and supportive groups. Founded on the principle of eating as the central component to eating disorder recovery, the program focuses on normalizing eating and food by providing multiple opportunities for eating under the supervision of compassionate, caring, skilled practitioners

The stress and uncertainty that living in a pandemic brings can serve to heighten eating disorder symptoms and feelings of isolation. The virtual IOP program is designed to provide an increased level of support that is not otherwise offered in a community setting in Ontario. Using a group format helps to decrease loneliness and build a sense of community amongst participants.

With one hour groups running Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, and Meal Support for a provided lunch on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, the virtual IOP program easily fits in to the weekly schedule of participants, without the need for extra time to travel to and from groups during the week.