Clementine is a specialized and exclusive program treating adolescents of all genders ages (11-17) overcome disordered eating. Clementine offers the highest standard of medical care and mental health treatment in the convenience and comfort of a home-like setting. Their treatment involves addressing a host of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, compulsive overeating, ARFID, OSRED, exercise addiction, and diabulimia. Through 1-on-1 counseling, daily group meetings, and
family therapy, clients can form new habits surrounding their eating patterns and address co-occurring conditions. The center also provides support for depression, anxiety, personality disorders, substance use, PTSD, and trauma.
Academic achievement and the perfectionistic demands of an eating disorder are strongly correlated for many adolescents with eating disorders. To combat this Clementine's key objective incorporates educational help and opportunities into the therapeutic program. Individuals will receive a personalized education plan with tutors and teachers on-site.
Clementine in St Louis also has a special family program that includes multi-family group meetings, weekly family therapy, and nutritional training, as well as a parent education group. They can take part in cooking classes and nutritional guidance to this effect.
Adolescents can spend time in the center’s yoga studio, in the education and art room, or participate in cooking classes. During their stay, shared rooms will be provided in a cozy home-like environment. Clementine St. Louis also hosts fun activities for individuals on-site including jewelry making, pottery, dance classes, games, movement sessions, and movie nights. They also facilitate off-site trips such as restaurants and grocery store visits, museum trips, or bowling outings.
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 Clementine St. Louis provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)