Aster Springs
Outpatient in Richmond offers specialized treatment for eating disorders and co-occurring conditions through a
partial hospitalization program (PHP), and an
intensive outpatient program (IOP) for adults of any gender. Clients work closely with experienced and licensed staff, with personally tailored recovery plans addressing each individual's unique needs.
Aster Springs can offer treatment for individuals struggling with anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating disorder (BED), bulimia nervosa, compulsive exercise disorder, and other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED).
Clients in PHP will participate in treatment for 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, with treatment consisting of individual, group, and
family therapy. Individually tailored treatment plans may also include nutrition counseling, meal support, and medical and psychiatric services. IOP consists of treatment for 3 hours per day, 3-5 days per week and offers daytime and evening programs. Patients in IOP will also participate in similar therapies as those in PHP while working toward meaningful improvements that will create a solid foundation before moving on to a more traditional, less intensive outpatient treatment.
As part of their individualized treatment, the credentialed therapists and staff use trauma-informed and evidence-based treatment methods. Some of these therapies may include acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP), nutrition therapy, and yoga. Aster Springs Outpatient – Richmond is an LGBTQ+ affirming environment and is inclusive of all religious preferences.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Aster Springs Richmond Outpatient provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)