Eating Recovery Center - ARFID

[Anonymous]

Does anyone have experience with the Eating Recovery Center in general but specifically for ARFID? I have been trying to find anyone who could see my tween in person and the options seem incredibly limited. This place looks a little “for profit” to me but I am not finding much else. Montgomery County location

[Anonymous]

I don’t have any experience with the Eating Recovery Center, but in MD, I’d recommend the Renfrew Center.
https://renfrewcenter.com/

[Anonymous]

I'm not familiar with this area, but my niece needed to travel from Seattle to California for treatment. There are very few centers and even fewer with slots available.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the replies. We are not interested in in patient or traveling at this point, nor do I think my child would meet the criteria for that level of treatment. We are looking for someone local and would appreciate any leads

[Anonymous]

DP. I am also looking for leads - whether it is a center or a private therapist, a licensed nutritionist, or other suggestions.

Could be AFRID specific or just generally someone who supports getting increased nutrition in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DP. I am also looking for leads - whether it is a center or a private therapist, a licensed nutritionist, or other suggestions.

Could be AFRID specific or just generally someone who supports getting increased nutrition in.

Op here and if you are open to working with a dietitian I came across Dr. Daisy in Bethesda who seems to possibly be an option. We were specifically looking for a CBT approach and while she says she utilizes CBT I am not sure her training is going to be adequate for my child. But we may try if we absolutely cannot find any other options.

[Anonymous]

My teen has ARFID and I know of no treatment that has actually worked, so we have relied on gummy vitamins and daily protein/vitamin drinks like Pediasure.

[Anonymous]

OP and PP, I am a registered dietitian but do not specialize in eating disorders. This is a complicated situation that, in my opinion, requires a care team approach. I would look for an RD who partners with a mental health provider as both disciplines are needed here.

[Anonymous]

Good experience with ERC in Towson. Bethesda office wasn’t open when we were in the thick of things. DC had anorexia not Arfid, but a couple of kids in the PHP group at some time with it. . That said it all so hard to deal with and hugs. Best resource on EDs for parents we found : https://feast-ed.org/

[Anonymous]

Also put heavy cream in everything to get dense high calories up. One of the better actual tips.