About this facility
ERC Northbrook’s residential program lights the path to recovery from eating disorders for medically stable children and adolescents of all genders. Patients receive 24-hour support—including continued observation and daytime medical and psychiatric supervision—from a team of experts who specialize in eating disorders and other co-occurring mental health conditions. Through personalized plans that include therapy, education, medical support, and family involvement, ERC helps patients achieve optimal physical and mental health.
Patients at ERC engage in evidence-based therapies and develop recovery skills for real-world situations.Individual, group, and family therapy sessionsgive patients the chance to explore what matters most to them, build coping skills, and gain insight from peers who share their struggles. Registered dietitians providesupportive, structured meal planningthat emphasizes balance, variety, and flexibility.
Located in a family-friendly community, ERC’s residential facility is a safe, nurturing environment. Patients stay incozy bedrooms, and the child and adolescent units are designed with youth in mind. Astate-of-the-art teaching kitchenprovides hands-on experience with meal planning and emotional regulation, and an inviting café allows patients to practice mindful eating during mealtimes. They also have access to nearby apartments for those traveling out of state and in need of accommodations.
Withday treatment and intensive outpatient programs also on site, ERC Northbrook’s step-down model of care provides convenient support at every phase of recovery. Their day programs run 5–7 days a week and give time to practice skills in real life. For added flexibility, intensive outpatient (IOP) care is offered three times a week, allowing patients to continue school, work, or family life while receiving therapy, nutritional counseling, and supported meals.
Services
A quick overview of services associated with this facility.
Type of Care, TC, Substance use treatment; Mental health treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.), SET, Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient; Partial hospitalization/day treatment; Residential/24-hour residential
Facility Type, FT, Residential treatment center (RTC) for children
Treatment Approaches, TAP, Activity therapy; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Couples/family therapy; Dialectical behavior therapy; Group therapy; Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment; Individual psychotherapy; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Emergency Mental Health Services, EMS, Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public), FOP, Private for-profit organization
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted, PAY, Medicaid; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment
Special Programs/Groups Offered, SG, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients who have experienced trauma; Persons with eating disorders; Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Testing, SCR, Metabolic syndrome monitoring; Laboratory testing
Recovery Support Services, RSS, Mentoring/peer support
Facility Smoking Policy, SMP, Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted, AGE, Children/Adolescents
Facility Vaping Policy, FVP, Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services, AS, Assertive community treatment; Family psychoeducation; Case management service; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services; Education services
