The Emily Program Douglas Durham

The Emily Program provides specialized care for people with eating disorders. The center's mission is to make evidence-based treatment and ongoing resources accessible so that recovery can last. Services range from round-the-clock inpatient care to outpatient support, available in person or virtually across several states. Multidisciplinary teams work with patients, families, and communities to build practical skills for continued healing at home.

Starting care can feel daunting. The Emily Program meets each person at their current point and supports gradual progress. Young people, teens, and grown-ups of all genders receive care here. Counselors, nutrition specialists, and medical providers address the various aspects of these conditions. Treatment often consists of individual and group sessions focused on CBT, DBT, nutrition teaching, and developing skills. Through therapeutic meals, art-based sessions, and mindful practices such as yoga, people explore how they relate to food and their bodies. For patients still in school, academic coordinators help keep up with assignments.

Residential eating disorder care

The Emily Program Douglas Durham offers residential rehab to people whose medical condition is stable but who need behavioral and medical support at all hours. Residential treatment is one level within a broader continuum that also includes inpatient, intensive outpatient standard outpatient and partial hospitalization care. The center uses evidence-based methods and combines individual treatment with family involvement. It takes a non-12-step approach.

Therapies at this site include individual counseling, art therapy, dialectical behavior therapy together with cognitive behavioral therapy and family therapy and group therapy, and psychoeducation. All are offered in English. As you consider residential programs in North Carolina, ask how each level of care is matched to a person's needs.

• Non 12 Step
• Evidence-Based
• Family Involvement
• Art Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy
• Individual Treatment
• Group Therapy
• 1-on-1 Counseling
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The people this program takes in

• Adults of every gender, including men and women, who are medically stable but require 24-hour support.
• People with eating disorders who may also have co-occurring conditions.
• Individuals who need a structured residential setting rather than outpatient care.
• Families seeking a program that involves them in treatment planning.
• People looking for an evidence-based, non-12-step approach.

What the Durham setting looks like

Residential care typically runs 90 days, and the program has 16-30 beds. Amenities include internet access, air-conditioned rooms, and private or shared rooms. Yoga is on the activities schedule, and services are in English. The center is at 615 Douglas Street, Suite 500, Durham, NC 27705.

Paying for The Emily Program Douglas

Self-self pay rates are listed as a payment option. Insurance coverage and openings can change, so verify both by phone before you plan. If you have North Carolina Medicaid, ask whether this program accepts it and what paperwork is required. A free helpline can help you explore coverage and availability, and calling it commits you to nothing.

What to clarify before you admit

• Does the residential program accept my insurance or North Carolina Medicaid, and what will I owe?
• How does the team decide whether residential care or a lower level of care is appropriate?
• What is a typical day like and how often will I see a therapist and a dietitian?
• How are families involved, and what communication should we expect?
• What happens if my medical or mental health needs change during treatment?