An innovative eating disorder treatment tailored for children ages 8–12

Brave Bites 812 provides specialized inpatient and residential eating disorder care with child-tailored process groups and a carefully adapted skills-based curriculum, where younger children are empowered to explore, express, and heal in ways that make sense for them.

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A dedicated space for when your child needs more support

It can be both difficult and intimating to find age-appropriate treatment for younger kids, that's why we created Brave Bites 812 to best serve the needs of that population. We offer one of the nation’s only developmentally tailored eating disorder treatment tracks for children ages 8-12.

Experience a truly unique treatment track that features:

Developmentally tailored support

Our child-tailored process groups and modified skills-based curriculum is designed for how children ages 8–12 learn, process, and express themselves.

Sensory-informed spaces

Dedicated spaces like our sensory room include visual, auditory, and tactile material; including flexible seating with rockers, nugget yoga balls, and textured wobble cushions to support self-regulation and increase relaxation and focus.

Specialized pediatric expertise

Full-time, on-site multidisciplinary team including child and adolescent (C&A) psychiatrists, a C&A primary care physician, pediatricians, family therapists, and group occupational therapy support. This facility includes 24-hour, on-site nursing supervision.

Caregiver support

Strong emphasis on family therapy, education, and caregiver involvement throughout treatment and beyond.

Academic support

Up to 90 minutes of structured school time daily, supervised by experienced educational specialists to help children stay on track.