Eating Recovery Center Chicago - Erie

Location Details

Who we treat
Adult
Level of Care
Residential
Conditions We Treat
Eating Disorders

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In early 2014, ERC filled a treatment gap in Illinois by opening the first Downtown Chicago residential 24-hour center to treat adults with mood, anxiety and trauma-related disorders. 

With 30 beds available in our Residential program, we are located in the heart of the city. Our renowned treatment team is very involved from the moment of treatment until time of discharge, and beyond.

Our treatment program provides a comfortable and inclusive residential treatment environment for mood and anxiety patients, integrating evidence-based strategies to guide our patients on a path toward long-lasting mental wellness. 

 

Life at Eating Recovery Center Chicago - Erie

Accredited by the Joint Commission, Eating Recovery Center operates numerous treatment centers in the Chicago area including downtown Chicago, Northbrook, and Oak Brook.

They are also a teaching affiliate of Northwestern University Medical School and Rush University Medical School. 

  • Travel

    Travel

    For our out-of-town patients and families, we offer free Travel Concierge Services. Our Concierge Services Representative is available to assist you with a wide variety of needs before and during treatment, including travel arrangements, booking accommodations and help locating local services, such as shopping, dining and much more.

Paying for Treatment

Insurances accepted change frequently. If you do not see your insurance carrier here, please ask us. Eating Recovery Center's insurance and financial specialists will provide a free benefits check. Our team will work tirelessly on your behalf to make treatment possible.

We comply with ADA standards for service animals.  Please speak with our assessment team for further details. 

Insurance Accepted

Aetna

Humana LifeSynch

United Behavioral Health

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

Land of Lincoln

University of Chicago student insurance

Cigna

MultiPlan National

University of Illinois student health insurance

Compsych

Northwestern University student insurance

Value Options

Levels of Care

  • Residential

    24-hour support for medically-stabilized patients.

  • Virtual Care

    Effective treatment in the comfort of your own home.

Eating Recovery Center has multiple locations in Chicago, Illinois to meet your eating disorder treatment needs.

Meet Our Team

  • Kim Effertz, MSW
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    Kim Effertz

    Regional Vice President
    Kim Effertz joined Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center in September 2021 as an Operating Vice President ...
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  • Lara Kenik MS, RN
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    Lara Kenik

    Regional Nursing Director
    Lara Kenik joined Eating Recovery Center/Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center (ERCPL) in August 2016 as a full-time overnight nurse ...
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  • Theodore Weltzin, MD, FAED, FAPA
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    Theodore Weltzin

    Medical Director, Psychiatrist
    Theodore Weltzin, MD, FAED, FAPA, joined Eating Recovery Center in 2021. Dr. Weltzin has been involved in treatment and research ...
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  • Colleen Pipia, LCPC
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    Colleen Pipia

    Clinical Director
    Colleen graduated with her M.A in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Colleen ...
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  • Steven Crawford, MD
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    Steven F. Crawford

    Regional Medical Director
    Dr. Steven Crawford is the Medical Director at Eating Recovery Center and Assistant Chief of Psychiatry at University of ...
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  • Toya Roberson-Moore, MD
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    Toya Roberson-Moore

    Physician Leader
    Toya Roberson-Moore, MD is a staff Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for Pathlight. Board certified in General Psychiatry and ...
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  • Ellen Astrachan-Fletcher, PhD, FAED, CEDS-S
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    Ellen Astrachan-Fletcher

    Regional Clinical Director
    Ellen Astrachan-Fletcher, PhD, FAED, CEDS-S, is the Regional Clinical Director, Midwest for Eating Recovery Center and Pathlight ...
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  • Kelsey Estry, MS, RD, LDN
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    Kelsey Estry

    Regional Nutrition Director
    Kelsey Estry, MS, RD, LDN, is a graduate of Michigan State University. She completed her Dietetic Internship at Loyola ...
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  • Zach Marselle
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    Zach Marselle

    Director of Operational Excellence
    Zach joined ERC and Pathlight in 2020, bringing a combined 15 years of experience between healthcare administration and public ...
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  • Stephanie Stewart
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    Stephanie Stewart

    Executive Director
    Stephanie Stewart has a background in Social Work having received her Master’s from Washington University in St Louis. She also ...
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Eating Recovery Center is accredited through the Joint Commission. This organization seeks to enhance the lives of the persons served in healthcare settings through a consultative accreditation process emphasizing quality, value and optimal outcomes of services.

Organizations that earn the Gold Seal of Approval™ have met or exceeded The Joint Commission’s rigorous performance standards to obtain this distinctive and internationally recognized accreditation. Learn more about this accreditation here.

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