- Aspen and Alberta Health Services are partners in providing support and treatment to youth and adult clients who suffer with severe eating disorders.
- Support home providers receive on-going training, guidance and support from staff at Aspen and the Eating Disorder Clinic.
- Community support homes offer support and encouragement in the development of healthy lifestyle changes.
- In 2008, Aspen had over 690 'bed nights' used by people attending the intensive 8-12 week program.
Aspen contracts with the Calgary Health Region to provide residential support to young adults aged 14-40 attending the Eating Disorder Clinic. The Eating Disorder Community Support Home program provides a supportive living environment for young persons while they attend the 16-week Eating Disorder Day Treatment program at the Alberta Children's Hospital. The Community Support Home program provides support homes for up to three clients at a time, most of whom are from communities outside of the Calgary area.
Support homes are recruited from within the Calgary community to provide a temporary residence, transportation, support and encouragement in the development of healthy lifestyle changes. A support worker trains, supervises and assists the support home providers. They also work closely with those attending the program, as well as staff from the Eating Disorder Clinic.