Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association

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BANA is committed to the provision of specialized treatment education and support services for individuals affected directly and indirectly by eating disorders. Clair Local Health Integration Network—one of 14 Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) that have been established and launched in Ontario. The LHINs are community-based, non-profit organizations funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to plan, fund and coordinate services. This partnership allows BANA to work closely with like-minded agencies across the province to develop best practices and ensure an effective continuum of care. Clair LHIN services the regions of Chatham-Kent, Sarnia-Lambton and Windsor-Essex which includes over 650,000 people. PLEASE NOTE: BANA DOES NOT PROVIDE COUNSELLING OR THERAPUTIC SUPPORT THROUGH FACEBOOK. TO CONTACT OUR INTAKE PROGRAM CALL 1-855-969-5530 OR EMAIL TO INFO@BANA.CA

Team BANA was thrilled to attend the Association of Fundraising Professionals' (Canada South Chapter) National Philanthr...
11/14/2025

Team BANA was thrilled to attend the Association of Fundraising Professionals' (Canada South Chapter) National Philanthropy Day Celebration earlier today.

National Philanthropy Day is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of philanthropists, volunteers, and charitable organizations while honouring those who make a difference through giving, volunteering, and acts of kindness in their communities.

Thank you to AFP for hosting such a great event and CONGRATULATIONS to all the the 2025 award winners!

The Staff and Board of BANA would like to congratulate Sue McKinnon on receiving the Charles E. Brooks Labour Community ...
11/14/2025

The Staff and Board of BANA would like to congratulate Sue McKinnon on receiving the Charles E. Brooks Labour Community Service Award from the United Way Windsor Essex and the Windsor and District Labour Council.

Presented in memory of Charles E. Brooks, this award is given annually to a trade unionist in recognition of outstanding contributions in the area of voluntary community service.

BANA was proud to have Sue as a member of our Board of Directors from 2007-2013. Never one to seek recognition, as a devoted worker at Caesars Windsor and a proud member of Local 444 Unifor, Sue has spent decades standing up for others: her coworkers, her community, and those whose voices are too often unheard. Her advocacy has helped improve lives, uplift vulnerable communities, and build bridges between the labour movement and the broader Windsor-Essex region.

Sue has always looked at service to others as a privilege, and it was our honour to be there as all of her extraordinary efforts towards creating a better community were acknowledged.

Thank you Sue McKinnon for all that you do.

For many people living with type 1 diabetes, the diagnosis comes suddenly and without warning. A child or adult may feel...
11/14/2025

For many people living with type 1 diabetes, the diagnosis comes suddenly and without warning. A child or adult may feel unwell for days or weeks, only to end up in the emergency room with a life-threatening condition called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). For families, it’s frightening, overwhelming, and life-changing. One Finger Prick Could Change Everything and the Windsor-Essex Community Health Centre is Leading the Way in Type 1 Diabetes Screening.

Find out more at www.bana.ca/magazine.

Are you interested in booking a BANA presentation? We only have two dates left in January 2026, Monday January 5 & Tuesd...
11/13/2025

Are you interested in booking a BANA presentation? We only have two dates left in January 2026, Monday January 5 & Tuesday January 6. February is almost fully booked too! Email Adriana today at adriana@bana.ca to get in the calendar.

Marisa and Adriana have been busy the past few months! A big thank you to everyone who has booked health promotion prese...
11/12/2025

Marisa and Adriana have been busy the past few months! A big thank you to everyone who has booked health promotion presentations. We are currently booked for the rest of 2025!

We have TWO dates left in January 2026 - Monday January 5 and Tuesday January 6. Email Adriana at adriana@bana.ca to reserve your spot.

The concept of the “man card” is one of those cultural artifacts that you’d think we’d long buried, but it survives - mo...
11/12/2025

The concept of the “man card” is one of those cultural artifacts that you’d think we’d long buried, but it survives - mostly in jest, and it reflects something deeper: the policing of masculinity. This pressure to conform is not harmless and it comes from all genders. It reduces manhood to a checklist of clichés...and it's time we stop. Find out more from BANA's Patrick Kelly at www.bana.ca/magazine.

Today, we pause to remember and honour the brave individuals who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. Their coura...
11/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember and honour the brave individuals who have served and sacrificed for our freedom. Their courage and resilience remind us of the strength found in unity, compassion, and care — values we aspire to everyday at BANA.

🇨🇦 Lest we forget.

At BANA, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based prevention and treatment for eating disorders. We need ...
11/10/2025

At BANA, our mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based prevention and treatment for eating disorders. We need compassionate individuals like you to help us expand our reach and support those on their recovery journey.

Why Volunteer with BANA?
1. Impact: Fuel BANA's organizational growth, helping us reach more people with education and resources
2. Purpose: Use your skills to educate and advocate for prevention.
3. Community: Join a dedicated, supportive team.

Ready to turn compassion into action? Click the link in our bio or scan the QR code to apply today!

Join us on part 4 of a 5 part series as BANA Social Worker, Heather Leblanc takes you on a 2000 year journey through the...
11/09/2025

Join us on part 4 of a 5 part series as BANA Social Worker, Heather Leblanc takes you on a 2000 year journey through the History of Western Body Ideals in the next issue of the BANA Magazine.

You can access this publication and previous issues digitally at www.bana.ca/magazine or subscribe free of charge.

"I was the fixer. If something needed mending, I fixed it. If someone needed calming, I swallowed my own storm... But so...
11/07/2025

"I was the fixer. If something needed mending, I fixed it. If someone needed calming, I swallowed my own storm... But somewhere between the chores and the compliments for being “so helpful,” I internalized that my worth was what I could do for others. "

We all have time when we feel this way...Learn more about the weighted baggage we carry from Unstoppable Network Founder, Dorothy O'Dell at www.bana.ca/magazine.

In case you missed us this morning, BANA Registered Social Worker, Heather Leblanc joined Amy Dodge, host of CBC Windsor...
11/05/2025

In case you missed us this morning, BANA Registered Social Worker, Heather Leblanc joined Amy Dodge, host of CBC Windsor Morning (radio) and Kathleen Saylor (CBC Website) to talk about ARFID or Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.

ARFID has appeared in previous editions of the DSM as “Selective Eating Disorder”, “Feeding Disorder”, “Failure to Thrive”, or “feeding/eating disturbances”, and was typically directed towards children. Now, ARFID is more clearly outlined as its own diagnosis, and is being recognized in adolescents and adulthood; the diagnostic criteria is no longer age-specific. However, it cannot be denied that ARFID does occur more frequently within child populations.

Check out the audio of the radio show here: https://bana.ca/wp-content/uploads/CBC-Windsor-ARFID.mp3 or read the news story in the slides below.

Is recovery a choice? Not in the way most people think about it.The first problem is that “recovery” itself is poorly de...
11/05/2025

Is recovery a choice? Not in the way most people think about it.

The first problem is that “recovery” itself is poorly defined. What does it mean to recover from an eating disorder? When you ask if one “chooses” recovery, it implies that recovery is a black and white concept, a linear process that one follows. Yet, we know that this is not true.

Find out more from Dr. Anita Federici, PhD., CPsych, FAED, at www.bana.ca/magazine.

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