Send the letter by email to michael.tibolloCO@pc.ola.org

Dear Minister Tibollo,

We are a community coalition comprised of health care professionals/students/community members/family members and those with lived eating disorder experiences. Our mission is to increase awareness, provide professional development and training in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. Eating disorders are one of the most dangerous of all mental illnesses.

Body Brave, one of our community partners, is a community-based organization which we refer many community members to. They provide much-needed first line treatment and support for people with eating disorders. Their trained clinical staff are providing services for more than 3000 people per year, filling an important gap in the continuum of care. People on waiting lists for hospital-based programs across Ontario access Body Brave’s services. They also access services after discharge, to prevent relapse.

Body Brave is saving the government millions of dollars by providing these evidence-based services. However, the organization is currently facing a financial crisis which may result in significant reduction in services.

Minister Tibollo, you know how important community-based organizations are for mental health care.
As a coalition, we ask you to address Body Brave’s funding needs on an urgent basis.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]