24/7 Support for Medically Complex Eating Disorders
People dealing with serious, life-threatening eating disorders can find help at Center for Change. We provide inpatient treatment with 24/7 medical, nutritional and psychological support.
Acute inpatient care may be right for you if you have worsening eating disorder behaviors and related medical complications. Some of our patients also have other physical or mental health conditions, a substance use disorder or moderate suicide risk.
You can access many levels of care at our program. During admission, we assess your medical, psychological, nutritional and behavioral needs so we can determine the most appropriate treatment plan and level of support you need.
Get Compassionate Care for Serious Eating Disorders
Sometimes, outpatient treatment cannot provide the support you need to recover. Requesting a higher level of care can help your body and mind get the most appropriate treatment so you can heal.
Center for Change offers acute inpatient treatment for adults and teens age 13+ who have a primary diagnosis of:
Specialized Eating Disorder Treatment Center in Utah
Center for Change serves teens, adults and families from the U.S. and international locations, including Canada, Europe and the Middle East. Patients travel to our main campus in Orem, Utah, for:
- Premier eating disorders care: We are not a branch or a program within a larger facility. We are a specialized resource exclusively for people with eating disorders and related complications.
- Thoughtful and respectful approach to healing: Care is anchored in hope, evidence-based, recovery-directed eating and intuitive eating techniques.
- Hands-on care from executive leadership: Providers include industry-renowned CEO Nicole Hawkins, PhD, CEDS-C, licensed psychologist.
- On-site high school for teens: We help them keep up with academics while under our care.
Beginning inpatient treatment can feel overwhelming, especially when care requires time away from home. Our admissions staff can guide you through the process and answer questions about treatment, insurance, travel and what to expect.
What to Expect at Center for Change
Knowing what to expect from inpatient care can make your experience easier. Depending on your needs, treatment may include:
- Individual and group therapies, including body image, goal setting and life skills as well as activities such as art, music and yoga
- Medical care, including lab work, heart monitoring and other testing to measure and track vital functions
- Nutritional support with liquid intake and electrolytes, as well as NG (nasogastric) or NJ (nasojejunal) tube feeding if needed
- Monthly family day visits and weekly family therapy sessions, either virtual or in person
- Structured weight gain and psychological counseling combined with social and spiritual support
- Trauma-informed care that addresses underlying issues around the eating disorder and encourages greater openness and flexibility
- Treatment from trained therapists, medical providers, psychiatrists, registered dietitians and 24/7 nursing staff
Inpatient care can provide the time and space you need to become more medically and emotionally stable. You can begin to better understand the eating disorder and build skills for continued recovery in a residential or outpatient setting.
When Another Level of Care May Be More Appropriate
Every person deserves care in a setting equipped to meet their current medical and behavioral health needs. Center for Change may not be the appropriate treatment setting for someone with:
- History of aggressive or violent behavior or high risk for this behavior
- History of sexual aggression or sexual predatory behavior
- Physical or medical condition requiring admission into a medical/surgical unit or ICU
- Severe suicide risk with suicidal intent
Referrals
Center for Change accepts referrals from healthcare professionals, families, friends, coworkers, coaches, teachers and other concerned parties. Call 888-224-8250 today.
Admissions
Reach out to understand your options for eating disorders support. Call our admissions staff at 888-224-8250 to get started. The admissions process includes a clinical assessment along with an insurance and financial review to help determine an appropriate level of care.
