Program Description

Eating disorders affect up to 24 million Americans and 70 million individuals worldwide (www.renfrew.org). The occurrence of eating disorders in our youth is on the rise, and signs of disordered eating are now found in elementary school age children. 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 and healthy body image.

Services

1. Individual and family counseling services




2. Content and age appropriate presentations to elementary through college level students, parents, teachers, and various community groups on eating disorders prevention and healthy body image




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

Eligibility for Support Services (groups, individual counseling)

1. Service recipients must live in Stanislaus County

Cost

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

Center For Human Services
(209) 526-1440

For Community and School Presentations

Lacee King

Body Acceptance Program Specialist

(209) 526-1476 ext. 281

Emily Stevenson
Student Assistance Program Supervisor

Body Acceptance Program Specialist
(209) 526-1476 ext. 281