Center for Change, Inc. was founded on October 28, 1994, by a team of psychologists who have worked together since June of 1989. Beginning in October 1994, Center for Change began design of the current facility and development of its core treatment programs. Construction of the 16-bed Center facility was completed in June 1996. The Center itself is licensed with the State of Utah as a "Specialty Psychiatric Hospital."

Center for Change does improve lives. A study performed from August 1996 through December 1997 showed that patients were able to significantly decrease negative behaviors and improve body image and health-management skills. Specifically, the study showed that Center for Change patients:

• Dramatically decreased skipping meals and bingeing and purging cycles following treatment.
• Greatly improved their attitudes about food and eating.
• Achieved marked improvements in relationship harmony, self-esteem levels, life satisfaction and direction, and reduction of depression and/or substance abuse.

In April 1998, Center for Change received accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). JCAHO accreditation is limited to top organizations delivering high levels of patient service, reducing patient risk, and creating an environment for continuous improvement. This national commission has recognized Center for Change for its high standards of patient care and commitment to ongoing education.