Charis Center for Eating Disorders

What to Expect

Each patient at the Charis Center for Eating Disorders receives an individualized plan. The plan will address all barriers to health, such as overexercising or addiction. We help patients understand how to take steps that lead to long-term success.

We carefully assess all patients by gathering a complete medical history and performing any necessary physical exams. When patients are first evaluated, they may speak to many professionals, including counselors and dietitians, so we can best understand their treatment needs.

Depending on your needs, you may receive one of three distinct levels of care:

• Outpatient care involves visiting the center for appointments with counselors, dietitians and support groups. Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) requires patients to spend a few hours at the center for group therapy and snack support three days per week.
  
• Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) requires patients to visit the center daily for group and individual therapy, medical and dietitian visits, and meal support.
  
• Patients with advanced eating disorders may need to stay at the hospital temporarily to improve their health and nutrition and undergo observation.

We offer comprehensive services, including nutrition education and support groups designed to help individuals learn from each other. Patients have access to many types of therapy, such as art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness training. All services are available within the center for convenient, focused care.