The Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders has announced a big step forward in the realm of online support groups with the launch of a new chat room this month.
Chat.lookingglassbc.com is a free online resource that's hoped to bring together Canadians struggling with eating disorders in a safe, anonymous and non-judgmental setting, according to a press release.
The chat room has been designed to be a platform free of stigma or criticism, where people with eating disorders can access mutual support regardless of age, gender or stage of recovery.
It's hoped to allow members to become part of a support system without fear of physical comparisons, preconceptions or judgement.
Readily available and not location-specific, those behind the site hope it will serve as an accessible community for friends, families or individuals dealing with eating disorders.
The chat room has strict privacy and confidentiality policies in place.
Additionally, it will always have at least one trained facilitator present and is for group access only not individual contact.
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