Body Brave

We’re thankful for the Hamilton Community Foundation’s investment in accessible eating disorder support in our community.

With their support, Hamilton residents experiencing binge eating disorder were able to access free virtual education and in-person groups, offered in partnership with the Hamilton Family Health Team.

This funding helped reduce barriers to care and create more opportunities for people to feel informed, supported, and connected closer to home.

Caring for someone with an eating disorder can be overwhelming. You don’t have to do it alone.

The Caregiver Support Program includes:
✔ Self-guided online learning (Body Brave)
✔ Live caregiver support groups (National Initiative for Eating Disorders - NIED)

👉 Register: https://bodybrave.jotform.com/261115537291252

Your brain can be loud, convincing, and overwhelming… but that doesn’t mean it’s telling the truth. 💭


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Accessibility Text:
A graphic with rainbow waves along the edges and the text: “My brain can be loud without being right.” The background is light blue with a white text box in the center and the Body Brave Canada handle at the bottom.

✨ The first word you see is your reminder today.

Maybe it’s brave. Maybe it’s worthy. Maybe it’s healing. 💙

Sometimes the words we need most are the ones we notice first.


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A pastel-themed word search post with the text: “The first word you see is the reminder you need today: Repeat: ‘I am ___.’” Hidden words in the puzzle include Brave, Safe, Resilient, Worthy, Enough, Seen, Healing, and Strong. Decorative flowers, doodles, and spring-themed illustrations surround the puzzle.

📣 Holiday Closure Notice

Body Brave will be closed on Monday, May 18 for the Victoria Day holiday and will reopen on Tuesday, May 19.

We hope everyone has a safe and restful long weekend! 🌿

We’re proud to share that Body Brave has received the Accreditation Canada Primer Award 🎉

This recognition reflects our commitment to providing safe, high-quality, and compassionate care to the communities we serve.

Accreditation is more than a milestone, but a continued promise to uphold strong standards, grow, and deliver meaningful, recovery-oriented support every day.

Thank you to our team, community, and partners who make this work possible 💙

Sharing a meaningful event from our community by .roselli 💜 🎨
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What does recovery actually look like?

Recovery Road is a self-guided exhibition by artist Joanna Roselli, featuring 60 pen and ink drawings created during her time in treatment.

Rather than being told what recovery is, visitors are invited to see it — and feel it — through deeply personal work.

This is not just an art show. It’s a space for honesty, reflection, and connection.

Pay-what-you-can Admission. All are welcome.

🔗 Learn More: https://joannaroselli.ca/recovery-road-art-exhibit

🎟 Register Now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/recovery-road-art-exhibit-tickets-1987662700644

🔁 Sharing a research opportunity from CAMH that may be of interest to our community 🔁

CAMH is currently seeking youth (ages 11–19) to participate in a study exploring exploring brain activity and visual perception related to anorexia nervosa.

This is a chance to contribute to research that helps improve understanding and care. Participants are compensated for their time.

If you or someone you know may be interested, please reach out to the study team directly for more information:

☎️ Phone: (416) 535-8501 x 32395
✉️ Email: [email protected]