Eating Disorder Program delivers comprehensive treatment for complex conditions
Ascension Illinois is uniquely positioned to treat complex eating disorders. All of our specialists and therapists have expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and management of eating disorders, often with comorbid psychiatric diagnoses. Types of eating disorders we treat include:
- Anorexia nervosa – an eating disorder associated with an intense fear of weight gain, even if you are underweight.
- Binge eating disorder – craving and eating large amounts of foods faster than normal and often in isolation.
- Bulimia nervosa – an abnormal daily eating pattern of food binges, purging and a feeling of guilt or fear.
- Avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) – eating a limited variety of food, which can affect a child’s growth and development.
Benefits of our Ascension Illinois Partial Hospitalization Program for Eating Disorders
At Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, we provide a Partial Hospitalization Program for Eating Disorders with extended and weekend hours. Partial hospitalization provides 30 hours per week of treatment for children, adolescents and adults who are stepping down from inpatient hospitalization or residential care. Our program provides a highly structured environment for patients when outpatient therapy has not been sufficient. We also provide virtual visits with your mental health specialist to help make getting the care you need more convenient for you and your schedule.
Highlights of our Partial Hospitalization Eating Disorders Program
Many types of treatments are available, including:
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Cognitive behavior therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- Exposure and response prevention
- Family therapy
- Medication management
Our partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs are personalized for children, adolescents and adults and include:
- Individual and group therapy to address low self-esteem, negative thinking, obsessions, perfectionism, and body image issues
- Coordinated meals and snacks
- Learning in our specialized demonstration kitchen
- Prompt access to our psychiatrists for medication management, consultations, and review and treatment of a comorbid psychiatric condition
At Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, we provide many different treatment options for an eating disorder and other behavioral and mental health conditions. Our goal is to deliver care for your overall health and well-being. Your team will support you in your journey toward facing your fears, managing your triggers, and helping you to regain confidence and control in your life.
Inpatient mental health care
Care teams at Ascension Illinois provide inpatient services in the city and northwest suburbs when a higher level of care is needed. Ascension Saint Joseph in Chicago delivers inpatient care with private rooms for adults age 18 and over.
When you choose Ascension Illinois for you or your loved one’s care, you will benefit from a comprehensive care plan that includes:
- Multidisciplinary teams led by psychiatrists with specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of all eating disorders
- Highly-specialized care team including psychologists, nurses, registered dietitians and nutritionists, case managers and mental health counselors
- Personalized care plans designed to meet the needs of each patient
- Treatment options such as individual, group and family therapy; medication management; nutrition services; nursing care; and meal planning
- Inpatient program treating psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mood disorders
Ascension Illinois Behavioral Medicine Call Center is open 24/7
Call the Ascension Illinois Behavioral Medicine Call Center 24/7 when you or a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder and emotional distress. You will talk to an experienced care team member who listens and can connect you to a specialist.
CALL 855-383-2224
