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Begin Your Recovery with The Emily Program

Need help for an eating disorder?
Call 1-888-364-5977 or complete this form.

Recovery starts with a single step: reaching out. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or someone you love, The Emily Program makes beginning treatment simple, compassionate, and personalized. Our admissions team will guide you through every stage so you can focus on healing, not logistics.

3 Simple Steps to Start Your Recovery Journey

STEP 1

Schedule an Consultation

Call us at 1-888-364-5977 or fill out our secure online form. You’ll connect directly with our admissions specialists — trained clinicians who listen, answer your questions, and help determine the level of care that best fits your needs.

Schedule an Assessment
STEP 2

Verify Your Insurance Coverage

We work with most major insurance providers and can verify your benefits before your first appointment. This quick step helps you understand coverage, out-of-pocket costs, and next steps for approval.

Verify Insurance
STEP 3

Begin Personalized Treatment

Your recovery plan starts right away. We match you with an Emily Program location and care team near you (or virtual care if preferred). Together, we’ll create a plan built around your life, your goals, and your recovery.

Call Now: 888-364-5977

What to Expect When You Contact The Emily Program

Reaching out can feel daunting, but you’ll never do it alone. Here’s what happens when you make that first call:

  • A caring admissions coordinator answers and listens to your concerns.
  • We gather a few details about symptoms, medical history, and daily challenges.
  • You’ll receive an appointment for a comprehensive assessment — in person or virtually — often within days.
  • We’ll guide you step-by-step through next steps for treatment, insurance, and scheduling.

Getting Help for a Loved One

If someone you care about is struggling with food, body image, or exercise, you may feel helpless or unsure what to say. You can make a difference by taking the first step for them.

  • Start the conversation: Share your concern in a compassionate, non-judgmental way.
  • Reach out together: Offer to call or join their first appointment.
  • Trust your instincts: Early support can save lives.

Visit our Family Support page for practical guidance, talking tips, and resources for parents, partners, and friends.

Help a Loved One
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Why Choose The Emily Program

For more than 30 years, The Emily Program has helped tens of thousands of individuals find lasting recovery from eating disorders. We combine medical expertise, evidence-based treatment, and compassionate care in a warm, judgment-free environment.

What sets us apart

  • Personalized care plans built around your unique needs
  • Multidisciplinary team including physicians, therapists, dietitians, and family specialists
  • Care across multiple states — Minnesota, Ohio, Washington, North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania — plus comprehensive virtual programs
  • Affiliation with the University of Minnesota Medical School
  • Accredited by CARF International for clinical excellence
Meet Our Care Team

Hear from Our Clients: Real Stories of Hope and Healing

“I love The Emily Program for the hope, respect, support, and wonderful care they bring to all who are affected by eating disorders.”

“Our daughter was in desperate need of expert care, and The Emily Program was where we landed. We are grateful for all of the help and support she received in both PHP and residential treatment. She did indeed receive expert care for which we will forever be grateful.”

“The staff at The Emily Program made me feel safe and genuinely cared for. And I know they will help me out of this difficult time and will continue to do so years and years after being symptom-free.”

“Sometimes, you feel like you’re doing the battle alone. Being with the other parents definitely made me feel more supported. There’s a whole bunch of other people going through the same thing with their kids.”

“In my specific experience, The Emily Program has been life-saving. Actually, more so, it was life ‘giving’ in that through my 5 months of working with The Emily Program, I’ve had glimpses into what life COULD be like. They are helping me learn to ‘live’ my life. At age 42, I’m finally able to admit to myself that yes, this is long overdue, and yes, I do actually deserve it :)”

“Finding The Emily Program was like finding a second home and family. This is a support network that will never give up on me and tries to help everyone, no matter what stage or eating disorder they may or may not be suffering from.”

“Sometimes, you feel like you’re doing the battle alone. Being with the other parents definitely made me feel more supported. There’s a whole bunch of other people going through the same thing with their kids.”

    Read more client stories

    Insurance & Payment

    We accept most major insurance plans, and our team will handle verification and pre-authorization for you. Financial barriers should never stand in the way of treatment — and we’ll help you navigate options every step of the way.

    Verify Your Coverage
    Learn About Insurance & Payment

    Ready to Begin?

    Recovery can begin today.

    The hardest step is reaching out — and you’ve already done it. Our admissions team is here to make the rest simple.

    Call 888-364-5977
    Schedule an Assessment