Self Description:
"Structure House is the leading behavioral program for treatment of overweight and obesity."
Treatment Philosophy:
"Participants learn to identify and understand the antecedents of eating for non-nutritional reasons, developing coping strategies and personal resources to make successful changes at home."
Position On 12 Step Involvement:
"The program is not 12 Step based but offers 12 Step meetings for those who find this approach helpful."
Position On Approach to Compulsive Overeating vs. Anorexia/Bulimia:
"Structure House only treats eating disorders related to overweight and obesity."
Family Program:
"Our family support program allows loved ones to participate in and understand the Structure House approach to weight loss and lifestyle change."
Additional Characteristics:
"Participants live in private apartments on campus and eat all meals in the dining room. Campus is not closed."
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GENERAL:
| Number of Beds: | 76 |
| Population Served: | Ages 18 and older |
Last Year's Admissions:
| Total Annual Admits: | 850 |
| Average Length of Stay | 3 weeks |
| Percent of Women | 60% |
| Percent under age 25 | 8% |
| Percent with College Education: | 80% |
| Percent Covered by Public Assistance | 0% |
| Receiving some form of psychiatric
medication: | 30% |
Admissions Procedures:
| Night Admission Available: | No |
| Weekend Admission available: | Yes |
| Face to Face Interview or exam required before admission: | No |
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
| Self-pay Cost: | $2500/wk first 4 weeks. $1500/wk thereafter |
| Public Assistance coverage may be accepted: | No |
| Medicare Coverage accepted: | No |
| Insurance Coverage verified before admission: | No |
| Follow-up Care included at no additional charge: | Yes |
LICENSING & ACCREDITATION:
| Licensed by: | N/A |
| Type of License: | N/A |
| Accredited by: | N/A |
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