Eating Disorder Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

When a child is struggling with an eating disorder or mental health concerns, it can cause a lot of stress and worry in the family. This is why our compassionate care team provides ongoing support to families and caregivers in our child-friendly centers. 

Before, during and after care, patients and families benefit from free ongoing education, resources and support groups. With one conversation, we’ll help you better understand what your loved one is going through and how to support them.

Wondering how your child will maintain schoolwork in a seven-day treatment program? 

Our educational specialists work with school-aged patients for up to three hours per day, Monday through Friday, in a classroom setting devoted to completing school assignments. 

Our licensed educational specialists are here to:

• Coordinate coursework and assignments
• Communicate with your child’s school, provide assessments and help you with securing 504 accommodations, if needed
• Offer tutoring and ongoing educational support during treatment and the transition back to school

Learn more about our approach to education in eating disorder treatment by visiting the link below.

*Educational support offered through high school.

At ERC, you’ll find consistent, proven treatment that works. Our personalized approach to care starts with our first interaction. We’ll get to know you as a whole person, your personal strengths and challenges, where you are in your journey and how we can help you move forward. We welcome adults of all ages, genders, cultures, ethnic backgrounds, body shapes and sizes. Rest assured: This can be the start of your being heard, understood and healed.

Family and caregiver involvement is critical to supporting a loved one in eating disorder recovery. In treatment, we work closely with caregivers to teach you everything you will need to know to support your loved one’s recovery. 

Take part in:

• Ongoing free virtual caregiver support groups 
• Virtual Family & Friends Education Series 
• Hope Orientation
• Eating Disorders 101
• Weekly family therapy sessions
• Weekly nutrition education sessions with registered dietitians to discuss meal planning and your loved one’s progress

We offer personal, ongoing support after discharge to help you move deeper into your recovery journey by:

• Collaborating with outpatient providers
• Providing you with free virtual support groups and educational opportunities
• Sending you personalized recovery resources via email

At ERC, our community outreach liaisons are dedicated to supporting you and your family throughout the entire treatment process. After you discharge from treatment, they will provide you with the resources and support options you’ll need, including:

• Free support groups
• Alumni events and community events
• Blog posts and articles
• Mental Note podcast
• Say It Brave
• Recovery ambassadors

1. We offer the maximum clinical standard of care (six to 11 hours of programming per day, seven days per week) to reduce the risk of relapse.
2. Easy access to psychiatrists and primary care physicians means consistent, ongoing medication management and medical support.
3. Supervision by trained clinicians during meals and snacks provides you or your loved one with empathy and support.
4. Creative, nutritionally sound menus with diverse options can accommodate vegetarian, kosher and halal diets
5. Evidence-based therapy approaches, including family-based treatment (FBT) and emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT), provide support and education for the entire family.
6. Family meals on and off the unit include restaurant outings and access to teaching kitchens to practice meal planning.
7. Comprehensive educational support for school-age individuals takes place up to three hours per day, Monday through Friday, with a personal laptop provided to help complete assignments.