Eating Problems Resources

Many people seek information about and assistance with their own or others' struggles related to eating. The Cornell Healthy Eating Program at Gannett Health Center provides options for medical treatment, nutrition care, and counseling. The CHEP website contains useful print and electronic information, with links to further resources. CHEP team members and Health Promotion at Gannett can offer advice about helping a friend or designing a program or workshops on this topic. 

 Gannett Health Services

• Physicians, Nurse Practioners, and Physician Assistants provide specialized medical care. To schedule a medical appointment or talk with a nurse, call 255-5155.
• CAPS (Counseling & Psychological Services) offers assessment; confidential, short-term individual and group counseling; and, as appropriate, referrals for long-term, therapy. To schedule an appointment, call 255-5208.
• Nutritionists (RDs) provide counseling and referral. To make an appointment, call 255-5155.
• Health Promotion offers print and web-based information, inservice training, consultation and referral. Visit Gannett, Level 3, or call 255-4782.
• Nutrition Clinic (of Elmira) has specialized treatment for eating disorders; fees may be covered by insurance. Contact through Gannett providers or by calling 607 732-5646.

EARS (Empathy Assistance & Referral Service)

Trained volunteers staff a walk-in and telephone peer counseling and referral service: 255-EARS.

Other Information

• Surviving an Eating Disorder: Strategies for Family and Friends (Siegel, Brisman &Weinshel). Available for purchase from Gannett cashier.
• National Eating Disorders Association: 800 931-2237;
• Additional resources