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Eating Disorder &

Body Acceptance Program


   
  eating disorder support group

Center for Human Services offers an Eating Disorders Program that focuses on supporting individuals with an eating disorder and educating those individuals. Preventative measures are also introduced through classroom and community presentations made by our Body Acceptance Program.

 

   
       
 

Program Description

Eating disorders are the leading cause of death among young women ages 15-24, and are on the rise within our male population. Early recognition is crucial to a favorable outcome in treatment. Center for Human Services offers an Eating Disorders Program that focuses on supporting individuals with an eating disorder and educating those individuals, as well as the community, about eating disorders.

Eligibility for Support Services (groups, individual counseling)

  1. Group services are open to individuals struggling with body image issues or an eating disorder


  2. Family and Friend Support groups are open to anyone seeking support dealing with a loved one with an Eating Disorder


  3. Service recipients must live in Stanislaus County


Services

  1. A weekly Disordered Eating support group for those struggling with issues related to eating and body image


  2. Individual and family counseling services


  3. A support and education group for friends and family of those with eating disorders. This group offers resources and information within your community; helps determine ways to approach someone with an eating disorder, etc.


  4. Community and school presentations that cover topics such as prevention, warning signs and causes of an eating disorder, and the different treatments available for eating disorders.


  5. Resource/Referral services to registered dieticians, medical
    doctors, and therapists specializing in eating
    disorders

Cost

Group sessions, classroom and community presentations are offered at no fee.  Please call for cost regarding individual counseling.

Service Area

Services are available to all Stanislaus county residents.

For more information contact

Individual and Support Group Services

 

Kari Boltwood
(209)526-1440 ext. 232
kboltwood@centerforhumanservices.org

 

 

For Community and School Presentations

 

Emily Stevenson
Student Assistance Program Supervisor

Body Acceptance Program Specialist
(209) 526-1476 ext. 185
estevenson@centerforhumanservices.org

 

Stacey Ascaso

Body Acceptance Program Specialist

(209) 526-1476 ext. 182

sascaso@centerforhumanservices.org

 

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