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Eating Recovery Center Bethesda

Evidence-based eating disorder programs for children, adults, and teens.

Address

6931 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Phone

240-744-7424

Level of Care

On-site Intensive Outpatient | Outpatient | Partial Hospitalization

We Care For

Adult | Child & Adolescent

WHAT WE TREAT

Eating Disorders Atypical Anorexia Compulsive Overeating Orthorexia Anorexia Nervosa ARFID Bulimia Nervosa OSFED

GET DIRECTIONS

6931 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, Maryland 20814

Get Help Now

Schedule an Assessment

Call 866-348-7839

35,000+

patients guided through recovery

87^%

found treatment helpful

91^%

of parents would recommend Eating Recovery Center (ERC)

We’ve been helping patients recover for nearly two decades

Many of our patients come in scared, overwhelmed, and worried about getting started. You aren’t alone. ERC Bethesda treats children, teens, and adults in a dedicated space built to meet you or your loved one exactly where they are. You can do this, we’ve seen it happen thousands of times over.

Schedule free intro call

We’ve supported thousands of families in lasting recovery

This is what healing looks like.

Easily accessible by public transportation

The Metro station is within walking distance, making it easier for patients and families to access care without driving.

Families aren’t on the sidelines here

We don’t expect you to do this alone. Families play an important role in their loved one’s routines and recovery. Through family therapy, we equip caregivers with the tools and support they need to continue progress when their loved one returns home.

A hands-on, supportive care team

Our Bethesda team is present, responsive, and actively involved in care. We focus on creating a warm, supportive environment where patients and families feel welcomed, heard, and cared for from the moment they arrive.

Support that keeps school on track

Eating disorder treatment shouldn’t mean falling behind in school. With on-site education support, we help children and teens stay connected to their coursework while they focus on healing. Our team coordinates with schools so learning continues alongside recovery.

Get Care with our Treatments

7-Day Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

Daily structure with the flexibility to practice recovery skills on evenings or weekends.

Programming 7 days per week, 6-11 hours/day

Full-time primary care physician and psychiatrist on staff

Supervision by experienced registered dietitians and therapists

Individual, group and family therapy, with passes and outings available

Up to three hours of academic support on weekdays in a dedicated classroom space

Housing coordination for families traveling from out of town, helping you identify nearby, convenient options that support treatment consistency

Get Care with our Treatments

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Flexible treatment that supports recovery so you can balance work, school or family life.

Programming 3-4 hours/day, 3-4 days per week

Supervision by experienced registered dietitians and therapists

Individual, group and family therapy

Individualized meal planning, nutrition support and education

In-person and virtual treatment options, based on what works best for your family

We’re in-network with all commercial insurance plans

Our patient access team is here to advocate for you. We can help you address financial challenges and work with you to get you the maximum coverage offered by your plan.

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Google Review

Great therapists dietitian and staff

From my first day and my husband ushering me gently inside because I was nervous to my last day, procrastinating leaving, I am exceptionally grateful for ERC and their staff. Every member of staff I encountered cared for me for me more than I cared about myself both physically and mentally. Other patients journeys were inspiring to witness and helped boost my recovery journey. Highly highly recommend.”

Jessica F.

Evidence-based therapies that help you heal

We use research-backed therapies tailored to the needs of adults, adolescents, and children.

We make the path to treatment simple

Reaching out for help with an eating disorder is a significant and brave step. Starting with your first intro call, our support team will be there to guide you through every part of our admissions process. We’ll provide you with a nurturing and confidential place to chat and evaluate your care options.

Schedule intro call (15 minutes)

This is a short, confidential conversation with someone from our team. We’ll answer any questions, share what treatment is like, and help you decide if it might be a good fit.

Complete your assessment and plan your first day (60 minutes) inical assessment

We’ll schedule a 60-minute clinical assessment with a Master’s-level clinician to recommend the best program for you.

Start treatment

Once you’re approved, treatment can start as early as the same day — or in as little as 72 hours.

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Virtual options available

Get eating disorder support without leaving home

Eating Recovery At Home

If in-person treatment isn’t the right fit right now, virtual care can still offer real structure and support. Our virtual programs in Maryland are designed to help you heal where you feel comfortable.

Get Care At Home

90%

Patients found their Eating Recovery At Home experience helpful

FAQ

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Family members, caregivers, and friends play an essential role in helping their loved one recover from an eating disorder. Each week in our on-site intensive outpatient, outpatient, and partial hospitalization, family members participate in family therapy sessions.

Additionally, at ERC Bethesda, we invite family members and caregivers to participate in:

Free virtual caregiver support groups

Hope Orientation for friends and family

Virtual Family & Friends Education Series

Learn about family support

Experienced registered dietitians lead our nutrition approach, which is based on the CARE (consistent, attuned, regular eating) model.

Our state-of-the-art teaching kitchen at ERC Bethesda

is designed to help adults develop and practice new skills in real time. In treatment, individuals may participate in:

Nutrition counseling and education

Meal planning and meal-time support

Food exposures

Individualized grocery store tours with staff support

Cooking groups

Group meals

View the ERC nutrition approach

ERC Bethesda regularly welcomes patients and families from out of town. We know traveling for care can feel overwhelming, so our team is here to help before and during treatment. Adult patients, and adult caregivers of child and adolescent patients, may stay in apartments located close to the center.

We can also help answer questions and offer support with travel planning, including:

Flights

Accommodations

Local transportation options

Transitioning from the treatment center back to home can be challenging. Our community outreach team is here to support you each step of the way. We’ll send follow-up emails and phone calls after discharge, sharing many resources, including:

Virtual eating disorder support groups
Upcoming events
Relevant articles
Mental Note podcasts
Additional hands-on practical tools

Whether you need words of encouragement or referrals for outpatient treatment, our team will be here to support you.

Learn about alumni support

ERC Bethesda is in the heart of Bethesda: an unincorporated, census-designated place in southern Montgomery County, Maryland. The center is less than 25 minutes northwest from Washington, D.C. and easily accessible by the Metro System.