EATING DISORDERS PROGRAM Unity St. Mary s Campus 89 Genesee Street Rochester, NY

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1 EATING DISORDERS PROGRAM Unity St. Mary s Campus 89 Genesee Street Rochester, NY

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3 EATING DISORDERS THREATEN THE LIVES OF NINE MILLION WOMEN, MEN, AND CHILDREN IN THE UNITED STATES. BUT THERE IS HOPE. You can recover from an eating disorder, and live a healthy and fulfilling life. If you or someone you care about has an eating disorder, Unity Health System s Eating Disorders Program can help. Our proven treatment techniques are based on leadingedge research. ANOREXIA NERVOSA - inability to stay at even the minimum body weight considered normal for a person s age and height, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of one s body. BULIMIA NERVOSA - recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food followed by efforts to prevent weight gain through vomiting, use of laxatives or diuretics (water pills), excessive exercise, or restriction of calories. BINGE EATING DISORDER - eating large amounts of food without efforts to prevent weight gain, resulting in significant emotional and physical distress.

4 EXPERT TREATMENT FROM A LEADER AND INNOVATOR. Our caring, committed experts help adolescents and adults recover from eating disorders. We provide the tools and support to help you develop: An enhanced sense of self-worth An increased sense of vitality An improved ability to take action Greater self-awareness A better understanding of your relationships with others A new desire to connect with other people

5 I want to tell the whole world about your program. It gave me my life back. - a Unity client

6 COMPREHENSIVE AND PERSONALIZED SERVICES Unity s Eating Disorders Program is designed to help you understand the biological, behavioral, psychological, and cultural factors that contribute to your eating disorder. You also will learn coping strategies and relaxation techniques to help you overcome selfdefeating thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Our experienced team of therapists, dietitians, case managers, and physicians will work hand in hand with you and your family to determine the treatment that is right for you. We offer: PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM. We are proud to be the first in the Rochester, NY area to offer a partial hospitalization program for individuals with severe eating disorders. In this program, you come to treatment up to five days per week for up to seven hours per day. Each day you are provided with meals, snacks, and support as you re-learn healthy eating habits. After treatment each day, you stay at home or in a supportive living environment.your family also receives coaching on how to provide meal-time assistance and support. Topics addressed through individual, group, family, and multi-family therapy include: Coping Strategies in Recovery Creative Expression Body Image Issues Goal Setting & Review Relaxation Training & Movement Mindfulness Skills Relational Therapy Parenting for Recovery OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAM. Our dynamic outpatient treatment includes individual, group, family, and multi-family therapy. Clients come to the program up to three times per week and address topics such as: Coping Strategies in Recovery Emotional Skills Training Relational Therapy Parenting for Recovery Life Coaching

7 OUR PHILOSOPHY HEALTHY, EMPOWERING RELATIONSHIPS LEAD TO RECOVERY. Unity s Eating Disorders Program is designed to help you replace an unhealthy relationship with food with healthy, mutually empowering relationships with others. These improved relationships play a vital role in recovery. They help you and your loved ones understand the issues that underlie your disorder. They motivate you to change harmful behaviors. They support you through life s inevitable ups and downs. They help you improve your image of yourself. With help from Unity, you can get your life back.

8 TAKE A BIG STEP IN A POSITIVE DIRECTION. To find out more about our Eating Disorders Program or to schedule an evaluation, call today. INSURANCE INFORMATION. We accept many types of insurance. Unity Health System is committed to caring for clients regardless of their ability to pay. We provide a Financial Assistance Program to assist individuals who cannot afford to pay for all or part of their health care services. Financial aid is provided to clients based on each client s income, assets, and needs. Payment plans are also available for those who qualify. CONNECTING WITH OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES. You can take advantage of a comprehensive range of services and treatment options for eating disorders, thanks to a unique partnership between Unity Health System and other organizations. It s called the Eating Disorders Recovery Center of Western New York. This Center is sponsored by the New York State Department of Health, and it helps clients and their families access a full range of care that includes: Outpatient treatment Partial hospitalization Inpatient services for children & adolescents Supportive living environments for adolescents & women in treatment Transitional services such as life coaching Support groups for recovering individuals & families/friends For more information about all the services available, call or go to