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Care and Recovery

Finding adequate care can be difficult. Below is a list of sites that may be helpful.

Treatment Overview - Academy of Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders Survival Guide - How to Afford Treatment for an Eating Disorder
Bulimia Nervosa Guide - The web site provides in-depth information about the disorder, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment effectiveness, cost of care, and maximizing insurance benefits for care. PDF Version - See pages 26-31 for information on insurance advocacy
A Chance to Heal Financial Assistance Guidelines

ECRI - A nonprofit health services research agency committed to advancing the quality of healthcare.
MySelfHelp.com - Interactive programs designed through grants from the National Institute of Mental health to provide help and support to individuals suffering from eating disorders and other problems. To receive a 20% discount for on-line services use the code "ACTH"
Gurze Books - Specializes in eating disorder publications and education. Gurze Books offers high quality materials on understanding and overcoming eating disorders of all kinds.
PhillyHealthInfo.org - a list of all local services

Academy for Eating Disorders - Find ED Professionals
American Anorexia & Bulimia Association of Philadelphia - Listing of professional referrals and program services available in the Delaware Valley area.
Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center - Find ED Professionals
Belmont Center for Comprehensive Care - Multidisciplinary treatment programs. Provides treatment assistance for children as young as eight years of age.
Eating Disorders Program at University Medical Center at Princeton - Provides medical, psychotherapeutic and nutritional care.
Friends Hospital Eating Disorders Program - Inpatient hospital treatment program.
Penn State Eating Disorders Program - Full range of treatment options for adolescents and adults with eating disorders. Provides treatment assistance for children as young as eight years of age.
The Renfrew Center - Residential treatment facility specializing in treatment of eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorders) and related mental health issues.