Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are complex illnesses which seriously affect an individual’s physical and mental health. Until an eating disorder is under control, it is very difficult for a person to function effectively. We can help.

About our program

El Camino Hospital’s Intensive Eating Disorders Treatment Program is a day treatment/intensive outpatient program designed to help women and men over-come anorexia or bulimia. Treatment is divided into three stages.

Stage 1: Focus of treatment in Stage 1 is on eliminating eating-disordered behaviors and re-establishing more normal eating habits.

Stage 2: Treatment shifts toward core issues of self-esteem and personal identity,

Stage 3: The focus is on relapse prevention and discharge planning. An individualized discharge plan helps the client return to normal activities and maintain a healthy lifestyle.


NEW: Evening program
El Camino Hospital now offers an evening intensive outpatient program for eating disorders. the program meets Monday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Treatment is divided into three stages:

• Stage 1 focuses on eliminating eating disordered behaviors and re-establishing more normal eating habits.

• Stage 2 treatment shifts toward core issues of self-esteem and personal identity.

• Stage 3 focuses on relapse prevention and community follow-up plans.

An individualized discharge plan is developed to help the client return to normal activities and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Our Staff

The program's multidisciplinary staff consists of psychiatrists, clinical nurse specialists, marriage and family therapists and registered dietitians who are skilled in the treatment of eating disorders.

Program activities

The program includes the following activities:

• Individual case management
• Psychiatric evaluation, medication consultation and management
• Nutrition assessment, nutrition counseling, meal planning
• Meal support, up to three meals per day, seven days per week
• Group psychotherapy
• Expressive arts therapies
• Multi-family group therapy

Sample day

9:00 am Breakfast
9:30 – 10:00 am Individual meeting with case manager/ nutritionist
10:00 – 10:30 am Community meeting
10:30 – 12:00 pm  Process group
12:15 pm  Lunch with staff
1:15 – 2:45 pm Cognitive behavioral therapy/eating disorder group
3:00 – 4:30 pm Expressive arts therapy (art, drama)
4:30 – 5:30 pm Multi-family group/workbook assignments
5:30 pm Dinner
6:00 pm Home

Location

El Camino Hospital Behavioral Health Services
2500 Grant Road
Mountain View, California

Contacting Behavioral Health Services

If you would like more program and fee information, or to make an appointment for an initial confidential consultation please call 650-988-8489.

If you are a health care provider who is referring a patient, please call:
650-988-8489 or  toll free 1-866-789-6089.