Island or Washington

Eating Disorders Program at Seattle Children's - Mental Health Services

About

Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit (PBMU) offers an integrated, multidisciplinary program for the comprehensive treatment of Anorexia Nervosa and other eating disorders. This program has two main interdependent components, including restoration of physical health and engagement in therapy to address underlying issues. Restoration of physical health is requisite to engagement in the therapy process and a full recovery. Children, ages 17 and under, who meet medical and psychiatric criteria for admission to an acute inpatient psychiatric unit.

Phone

(206) 987-2195

Website

http://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics-programs/eating-disorders/

Address

4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Hours

24 hours daily. Call Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit intake line to discuss referral process. Most patients have an outpatient eating disorder consultation with the Eating Disorder Program director for assessment and to discuss treatment options prior to consideration of planned admission.

Payment

Accepts WA Apple Health (Medicaid), private insurance, self pay and contracts. Financial aid is available to families without insurance.

Services

This was made possible with a federal award SLFRP0152 awarded to King County by the US Department of the Treasury.