South Island eating disorders service — Canterbury
The South Island eating disorders service (SIEDS) is a specialist mental health service. We provide treatment and support to people experiencing an eating disorder.
Contact us
To contact the eating disorders service:
- phone: 03 335 4159
- freephone: 0800 337 770
Where to find us
The South Island eating disorders service is at:
Building 14
Hillmorton Hospital
Annex Road South
Middleton
Christchurch 8024
Map of Hillmorton Hospital
Services we provide
We see people between 12 and 65 years old who have a moderate to severe eating disorder.
Working in partnership with whānau is encouraged at all stages of treatment. Family based treatment requires active involvement of whānau throughout treatment. Most treatment is provided in outpatients but inpatient care is provided when appropriate.
Our team includes:
- consultant psychiatrists
- nurses
- clinical psychologists
- occupational therapists
- social workers
- a family therapist
- dietitians
- a general medicine physician
- a physiotherapist
- a pukenga atawhai (specialist Māori mental health worker)
- a secretary.
We are a teaching hospital so you may be asked if health professional students can take part in your care.
We are a rainbow friendly service and we promote the Health At Every Size® (HAES®) philosophy.
Referral information
We accept local referrals from:
- Christchurch Hospital
- general practice
- mental health services.
We also accept referrals from mental health services around the South Island.