The Eating Disorder Center of Montana (EDCMT) was formed by three dedicated women with the goal of providing professional and accessible eating disorder treatment to a community in need. Since its inception in 2013, EDCMT has grown into a company with over 20 people and two locations. For both men and women, EDCMT provides intensive
outpatient (
IOP),
partial hospitalization (PHP), outpatient services, and virtual outpatient. EDCMT's programs are all geared toward individuals ages 16 and up. To assist clients find wholehearted living, the Eating Disorder Center of Montana uses a
holistic approach that combines evidence-based treatment with holistic therapies such as music, art, and yoga. Clients meet with an individual nutritionist once a week and with a therapist twice a week during treatment. Group work includes nutrition education, process groups, meditation, outdoor therapy, mindfulness, cooking classes, and reflection time.
Eating Disorder Center of Montana offers lodging for clients outside of Bozeman, Montana and over the age of 18. The cozy, up-scale home can house up to 6 clients at a time and is within walking distance of the treatment center. Most bedrooms are shared, and the home includes a full kitchen, dining room, living area, and laundry. Even the EDCMT treatment facility is designed to feel like home. With light and airy rooms, calming spaces, and comfortable furnishings, clients can feel a sense of instant tranquility.
Eating Disorder Center of Montana is a truly unique facility with a compassionate staff that pays special attention to each client making sure they feel supported and heard.
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 Eating Disorder Center of Montana provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)