Residential Eating Disorder Treatment
24/7 Care in a Safe, Supportive Environment for All Ages
Residential eating disorder treatment at The Emily Program provides around-the-clock care in welcoming, home-like settings where recovery can take root.
Designed for adults, teens, and children who need structure beyond day or outpatient programs, our residential centers offer continuous medical, nutritional, and emotional support in peaceful, restorative environments.
888-364-5977 or schedule an assessment today.
What Is Residential Eating Disorder Treatment?
Residential eating disorder treatment is a 24/7 level of care for people whose symptoms require ongoing supervision and medical monitoring.
Clients live on site and participate in individual, group, and family therapy, supported by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, therapists, dietitians, nurses, and medical providers. Treatment integrates evidence-based therapies—including CBT, DBT, and Family-Based Treatment (FBT)—with nutrition education and meal support.
Our programs address all major eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, and OSFED, as well as co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders.
Who Needs Residential Treatment?
Residential care is recommended when eating disorder symptoms cause medical instability, rapid weight changes, or inability to interrupt disordered behaviors outside a supervised setting. It provides a bridge between inpatient medical stabilization and day or outpatient programs.
Residential treatment may be right if you or your loved one experience:
- Severe restriction, binging, or purging behaviors
- Medical concerns such as bradycardia, dehydration, or electrolyte imbalance
- Significant BMI or vital-sign changes
- Co-occurring trauma, anxiety, or depression
- Limited support or safety at home
Unsure which level of care is right? Take our confidential Eating Disorder Quiz or call 888-364-5977.
Residential Programs for Adults
For adults of all genders, The Emily Program’s residential centers offer comprehensive, individualized care focused on healing both body and mind.
Programs emphasize structured meals, skill development, and relapse prevention through therapies like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed interventions. Clients learn healthy coping mechanisms that support long-term recovery and successful transition to lower levels of care.
Our adult residential sites include the Anna Westin House for Adults in St. Paul, Minnesota; Columbus Residential in Ohio; Douglas-Durham Residential in North Carolina; and Seattle Residential in Washington.
Each center combines clinical excellence with warmth and community, creating a safe space to rebuild a peaceful relationship with food and self.
Residential Programs for Children, Teens, and Young Adults
For younger clients, our residential eating disorder treatment centers provide 24/7 supervision and academic support in collaboration with parents and schools. Treatment plans are personalized to developmental needs and include individual therapy, family sessions, nutrition education, and expressive arts and movement therapies.
Locations include the Anna Westin House for Adolescents in St. Paul, Minnesota and Columbus Residential in Ohio. Our teams include physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, dietitians, teachers, and recreational therapists who ensure that school-aged clients continue academic progress while focusing on recovery.
A typical day includes therapeutic meals, group therapy, nutrition education, and family involvement through FBT. This structure helps children and teens practice recovery skills and build confidence for lasting wellness.
What to Expect During Residential Care
Each day in residential treatment is structured to balance therapy, meals, rest, and reflection. Clients participate in:
- Individual Therapy: Targeted work on underlying thoughts and behaviors
- Group Therapy: Peer connection and community support
- Family Therapy: Engaging families in the recovery process
- Nutrition Therapy: Meal planning and education from registered dietitians
- Medical and Psychiatric Care: Continuous assessment for safety and progress
Evenings allow time for journaling, mindfulness, and relaxation. Clients receive encouragement from staff who understand both the difficulty and the hope of recovery
Transition and Aftercare
When ready to step down, clients move seamlessly into Partial Hospitalization (PHP/Intensive Day Program) or Intensive Outpatient (IOP) care. Our clinicians coordinate aftercare with community providers, including physicians, therapists, and dietitians, ensuring continuity and stability through every stage of recovery.
Why Choose The Emily Program
- Comprehensive, evidence-based treatment integrating therapy, nutrition, and medical support
- Multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, therapists, and dietitians collaborating daily
- Warm, home-like settings designed to promote healing and belonging
- Nationally trusted leader affiliated with the University of Minnesota Medical School and member of the REDC consortium
- Full continuum of care from inpatient through outpatient for long-term success
Start your recovery journey today. Schedule an Assessment or call 888-364-5977.
Residential Eating Disorder Treatment FAQs
Residential treatment provides 24/7 care in a supervised environment where clients live on site and receive medical, nutritional, and therapeutic support from a multidisciplinary team.
Inpatient care focuses on short-term medical stabilization in a hospital, while residential care provides structured therapy and supervision in a homelike setting. Learn more about Inpatient Treatment.
Residential treatment is for people whose symptoms are severe enough to require round-the-clock support but who are medically stable enough to avoid hospitalization.
We treat anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED, and other eating and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Length varies depending on medical and emotional needs—typically several weeks to a few months—followed by step-down care through PHP or IOP.
CBT, DBT, Family-Based Treatment (FBT), trauma-informed therapy, and integrative approaches support recovery for both physical and emotional health.
Yes. Family therapy and education are essential, especially for adolescents. Parents and loved ones learn how to support recovery at home.
Most major insurance plans cover residential care. Our team will verify benefits and help maximize your coverage. Verify Insurance.
We offer residential treatment in Minnesota, Ohio, North Carolina, and Washington. Find a Location.
Clients transition to day or outpatient care for continued recovery, supported by coordinated aftercare and relapse-prevention planning.
Days include therapeutic meals, group sessions, individual counseling, and experiential therapies such as art or movement, all within a supportive routine.
Pack comfortable clothes, personal essentials, and a few comforting items. We’ll provide a detailed packing list and admissions guidance when you enroll.
Recovery Starts Here
Eating disorder recovery is possible—and you don’t have to face it alone.
The Emily Program’s residential treatment centers provide expert, compassionate, 24/7 care that helps clients of all ages reclaim their health and their lives.
888-364-5977 or Schedule an Assessment to take your first step toward healing.