Treatment Centers

Located in Orem, Utah, Center for Change provides 24 hour, 7 day a week diabulimia treatment, nursing, and dietary care which moves patients from unstable blood sugars that are generated by their eating disorder, through the re-feeding process into stable blood sugars and towards a healthy and individualized weight range. In addition to nursing staff, we have physicians and nurse practitioners who evaluate patients consistently and provide medical interventions related to their specific needs. Center for Change has a Certified Diabetic Educator on staff that performs weekly assessments for each patient with diabetes. The CDE is also available for consultation with the other medical team members. Collaboration and consultation occurs on a weekly basis with outside medical specialists, such as the patient’s endocrinologist, to ensure the best individualized care and treatment are provided for each unique patient.
Website: http://centerforchange.com
Email: Pamela.Kidd@uhsinc.com
Phone: (888) 224-8250

Located in St. Louis Park, MN: The Melrose Institute collaborates with International Diabetes Center at Park Nicollet Endocrinology to coordinate care. They understand the complexity of treating people struggling with the dual diagnosis of an eating disorder and type 1 diabetes, and our expert team of psychologists, dietitians, doctors, nurses and other specialists are highly-experienced with both issues. At Melrose Center, our specialized treatment for those with ED-DMT1 includes all regular programming for those recovering from an eating disorder, as well as diabetes education groups taught by a CDE, and meal groups which allows patients with type 1 diabetes to eat together and work on carbohydrate counting, portions and proper insulin doses with a certified diabetes educator.A care manager helps coordinate treatment, keeps communication consistent and answers questions for patients and families.
Website: http://www.parknicollet.com/eatingdisorders/
Email: jessica.marxs@parknicollet.com
Phone: (800) 862-7412

Located in in Reno, Nevada: Center for Hope of the Sierra's diabulimia program accounts for the biology of eating disorders and diabetes, but also the psychological, social, and cultural implications that are interwoven into the biological process. With treatment anchored in the biopsychosocial model, women in the diabulimia program receive: Comprehensive Medical Management, including nutritional education and rehabilitation, blood sugar monitoring/testing, insulin re-introducation, a monitored exercise program. Individual, Group, and Family Therapy, which address the food, weight, body image, and interpersonal issues underlying an eating disorder as well as the emotional factors that are interfering with responsible self-care. A Home-Like Environment with 24-Hour Nursing and Social Support.
Website: http://www.centerforhopeofthesierras.com/
Email: lasmith@crchealth.com
Phone: (866) 690-7242

Located in the heart of Denver, Colorado, Eating Recovery Center is a licensed hospital facility with a 24 hour nursing staff and daily visits from a medical doctor which creates an environment that can accomodate most health complications that can arise. An amazing family therapy program that can incorporate the whole family into the healing process. Two seperate facilities accomodate and seperate the adolescent patients and the adult patients. ERC's best attribute is the staff; both Dr. Ovidio Bermudez (the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director of Child and Adolescent Services) and Dr. Emmet Bishop, Jr. (the Medical Director of Outpatient Services and Program Development) are treasures to the field of eating disorders.

Website: http://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/
Email: info@EatingRecoveryCenter.com
Phone: 877-825-8584

Located in Tulsa, OK., Laureate Eating Disorder sits on 40 acres and has available the full range of medical services at St. Francis Hospital. Nutrition is individualized on the spectrum from meal plans to intuitive eating depending on the person’s medical and behavioral needs. Most of the day patients are in groups with their individual therapist. Typically, the program breaks into smaller groups, each with five to six patients. The teams are trained in a variety of psychotherapy techniques. We can help to clarify unique issues and teach patients how to deal with them effectively. It's not uncommon for patients to struggle with depression, anxiety or obsessive-compulsive symptoms before developing an eating disorder.
Website: www.laureate.com/eatingdisorders
Email: lmrillo@saintfrancis.com
Phone: 800-322-5173 or 918-491-5775

Located in New Kent, Virginia, at Cumberland Hospital patients with both diabetes and an eating disorder participate in components of ADA recognized Diabetes Program. In this adolescent-only program, patients learn and practice healthy eating/exercise habits, cooking skills and medication management. They participate in EAT (Eating Attitudes Training) group, learning to make healthy choices in the cafeteria and at restaurants. Our Eating Disorders Program addresses issues such as body image, nutrition and helps adolescents change their distorted thinking patterns. The family dynamic is a critical element in both the Diabetes and Eating Disorders Program. During family therapy, families learn healthy ways to help their child and live with their child’s disease. Throughout treatment, Cumberland’s staff use an individualized behavior program to encourage acceptable behaviors rather than punishing negative ones. With appropriate behaviors, patients can earn privileges.
Website: http://cumberlandhospital.com/chronic-illness/diabetes-and-eating-disorders/
Email: susan.salyer@uhsinc.com
Phone: (800) 368-3472

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