Bulimia Anorexia Nervosa Association
Site: Windsor - Ouellette Ave
Service: Eating Disorders and Health Promotion Education Programs
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: WIN0226 | Last Modified: 16 May 2019 | Last Full Update: 16 May 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-969-2112 |
| Fax | 519-969-0227 |
| info@bana.ca | |
| Website | www.bana.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Stephanie Fenkanyn, Health Educator; Email: Stephani@bana.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Marisa Casey; Email: marisa@bana.ca |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Eating disorders prevention and education program * non-threatening educational program * teaches children the importance of healthy self-esteem, healthy attitudes about eating and an acceptance of all body shapes and sizes in children, Body Based Harassment * program is also available in children's libraries, museums and community organizations which offer children's programming Be Yourselfer’s Puppet Project This program consists of a puppet show, presented in video format. *Topics include: Bullying, body-based harassment, and nutrition. Topics are further reinforced through Q&A sessions and interactive educational activities. *Each puppet program (video and follow up activity) runs approximately 20-30 minutes in length. Self-esteem and Body Image workshops: * teaches young people to increase their confidence in their unique talents, abilities and interests * reduces their reliance on physical appearance as their main measure of self worth * discussion about healthy eating and media messages * grades 5-8 Sizing Up the Media: * Decoding the Messages, a unique presentation that examines how the images of women in the media have left our population with feelings of negative body image, inadequacy and low self-esteem * through the use of visual aids, workshop encourages viewers to re-evaluate the images presented by the advertising industry and to take action against these toxic messages * Prevention workshops on Self-esteem, body image and health eating for grades 5-8; Workshops on Media Literacy for High schools, Post-secondary and adult groups Areas Served: Windsor and Essex |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Chatham-Kent ; Essex County ; Lambton County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 5 year(s) - 18 year(s) Prevention workshops: youth and young adults |
| Application | Appointment required |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Agency Information | |
| Established | 1983 |
| Primary Executive | Luciana Rosu Sieza, Executive Director; Email: luciana@bana.ca |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, Erie St Clair LHIN ; Donations |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Windsor |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Ouellette Ave and Shepherd St W |
| Bus Routes | Transway 1A ; Transway 1C |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, Washroom and Automatic Entrance |
| Other Details | |
| Print Material | Resource library; Applebytes - quarterly newsletter; brochures; handouts |