Center for Discovery Fairfield
4536 Congress Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
✓ Joint Commission Est. 2015 1 care level
(833) 567-5838
Free · Confidential · 24/7
About Center for Discovery Fairfield
Center for Discovery’s Fairfield location, located on the Long Island Sound of Connecticut, is an acute care eating disorder treatment center, meaning it offers the highest levels of residential care. This location serves women and non-binary adults 18 and older struggling with eating disorders. Fairfield’s program director has been a part of the treatment center since its inception, and is an integral part of each client’s treatment and a fierce advocate for a well-rounded high standard of care.
Center for Discovery Fairfield’s residential treatment program provides structure for clients, which allows them to fully focus on their recovery without external stressors. Clients in residential care will have a weekly schedule of established wake up times, bedtimes, chores, and mealtimes, in order to maintain a sense of responsibility and to provide a regular daily routine.
Psychotherapy is offered in a wide variety of therapy approaches: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), nutrition education, positive coping mechanisms, relapse prevention skills, and general life skills are all part of the intense program. Yoga therapy is offered twice weekly. On average, an individual will partake in five to six hours of individual, group, and family therapy each day, in addition to structured and monitored mealtimes and group social events. This location also provides free online eating disorder support groups.
Center for Discovery Fairfield’s residential treatment program provides structure for clients, which allows them to fully focus on their recovery without external stressors. Clients in residential care will have a weekly schedule of established wake up times, bedtimes, chores, and mealtimes, in order to maintain a sense of responsibility and to provide a regular daily routine.
Psychotherapy is offered in a wide variety of therapy approaches: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), nutrition education, positive coping mechanisms, relapse prevention skills, and general life skills are all part of the intense program. Yoga therapy is offered twice weekly. On average, an individual will partake in five to six hours of individual, group, and family therapy each day, in addition to structured and monitored mealtimes and group social events. This location also provides free online eating disorder support groups.
Who This Center Serves
Women
Women only
Services Offered
What to Expect at Center for Discovery Fairfield
1. Initial Assessment
A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.
2. Active Treatment
Evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Group Therapy, typically 30 days.
3. Progress & Recovery
Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.
4. Aftercare Planning
Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.
Contact Information
Quick Facts
| Program | 30 days |
| Focus | You can get treatment for eati... |
| Insurance | 24 accepted |
| Accreditation | Joint Commission |
Therapies & Methods
Treatment Philosophy
Evidence-Based
Individual Treatment
Conditions & Substances Treated
Co-Occurring Disorders
Insurance Accepted
Center for Discovery Fairfield works with 24 insurance providers.
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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA