The Emily Program

What It Is

The Emily Program is a specialized eating disorder treatment organization operating across 14 locations in Minnesota, Washington, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. The organization has more than 30 years of clinical expertise in eating disorder care and describes itself as the only national full-continuum provider offering every level of care from inpatient treatment through virtual programs. The service treats all eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, atypical anorexia, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), other specified feeding and eating disorders (OSFED), orthorexia, and co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and autism. The site emphasizes that no diagnosis is too complex for their team.

Treatment Programs and How They Work

The Emily Program offers a full continuum of care with five major levels of treatment intensity. Inpatient treatment provides 24/7 medically monitored care for acute medical instability, severe malnutrition, or immediate health risk. This is the most intensive level available and is recommended when medical supervision is essential. Residential treatment offers structured, 24/7 support in a home-like environment where clinical care is woven into everyday life for sustained healing. Day treatment, also called partial hospitalization (PHP) or intensive day program (IDP), provides intensive day programming five days per week for those who need significant structure but can live at home. Intensive outpatient (IOP) programs offer three days per week of group and individual therapy for patients stepping down from higher levels of care or beginning with clinical support. Virtual treatment provides comprehensive eating disorder care via a secure platform, allowing access from home for those in states where the organization is licensed.

The Emily Program states that its clinical team will assess a person's needs and recommend the most appropriate starting point at no cost. The organization offers same-week assessments, typically available within days of initial contact. The process emphasizes matching the right level of care to each individual's needs and the ability to transition between levels as the person progresses. A person stepping down from inpatient to residential to day treatment to IOP to outpatient can move through these levels within the same program without starting over. The clinical team works across all locations and treatment modalities to ensure continuity of care.

Outpatient therapy is also available and serves as the lowest-intensity option for those not requiring more structured programming. Telehealth services are explicitly noted as comprehensive, with the same clinical quality as in-person treatment and accessible everywhere (in states where licensed). The organization notes that its locations span flagship facilities offering the full continuum (Minnesota) and regional hubs offering subsets of levels based on local needs.

What the Pages Prove

The Emily Program operates 14 locations across six states: Minnesota, Washington, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. In Minnesota, locations are in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Bloomington, with the Minneapolis flagship location offering the full continuum including inpatient and residential treatment. Washington has multiple locations in Seattle, Spokane, and South Sound areas offering residential, day, IOP, outpatient, and virtual care. Ohio locations in Columbus, Cleveland, and Beachwood offer day, IOP, outpatient, and virtual services. Georgia offers inpatient, day, IOP, and outpatient care in the Atlanta area. North Carolina operates in Charlotte and Durham with inpatient, day, IOP, and outpatient programs. Pennsylvania provides IOP, outpatient, and virtual care in the Pittsburgh area.

The site states it treats "all eating disorders," including anorexia nervosa, atypical anorexia nervosa, ARFID, binge eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, compulsive overeating, food obsession, night eating syndrome, and OSFED or EDNOS, plus co-occurring anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, ADHD, and autism.

Specific programs are highlighted. The site notes "Now open: The only residential and inpatient ARFID treatment center for adults in the U.S." The organization emphasizes CARF Gold Seal Accreditation and is affiliated with the University of Minnesota Medical School. The site notes "30+ Years of Expertise" and operates as a "National Full-Continuum Provider." It is described as "LGBTQ+ Affirming and Gender-Inclusive."

The site states that benefits verification is offered at no cost to the person and that the organization "works with most major insurance plans." Assessment is described as "Usually available within days" and as "Confidential, No obligation." The contact number is 888-364-5977.

What the Pages Do Not Say

The site does not publish pricing for any level of care. No per-day rates, per-session costs, or fee schedules are disclosed. The site does not specify which insurance plans are in-network at each location or which states offer coverage. No details about deductibles, copays, or out-of-pocket costs are provided. While the site offers benefits verification at no cost, the actual coverage details must be obtained through direct contact. The site does not specify wait times for admission after an assessment or typical timeframes for moving between care levels. No staff size or specific therapist-to-patient ratios are published. Testimonials are displayed but are attributed only to first name or initials, with no biographical details or outcomes data. The site does not specify age ranges beyond noting that it serves adults and adolescents without stating a minimum adolescent age. No information is provided about housing availability or costs if residential treatment is needed.

Who It Fits

The Emily Program works well for anyone with eating disorders in the six states where it operates who wants access to the full continuum of care in one organization. Those needing inpatient or residential care will find both available at certain locations. People covered by major insurance plans will likely find in-network status but should verify directly. Those seeking LGBTQ+ affirming treatment will find the organization's stated commitment relevant. People in remote areas or unable to travel can access virtual treatment if licensed in their state. Those with complex eating disorders or co-occurring mental health conditions (anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, autism) will find treatment explicitly designed for multiple diagnoses. Parents of adolescents with eating disorders who want a comprehensive clinical team focused on this issue will find family-inclusive programming.

The Emily Program may not be ideal for those outside the six-state service area (Minnesota, Washington, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania). People needing pricing information upfront will need to contact the organization directly, as no costs are disclosed online. Those wanting to compare pricing across providers or self-pay rates cannot do so from the website. If you are looking for outpatient therapy only and do not need intensive levels of care, other providers may be more cost-effective. If you need same-day or next-day admission, same-week timelines may not be fast enough. Anyone with a specific insurance plan should verify coverage with the benefits verification team before beginning treatment.