ERC Baltimore’s residential program lights the way for medically stable children, adolescents, and adults of all genders to recover from eating disorders. Patients receive 24-hour support—including continued observation and daytime medical and psychiatric supervision—from a team of experts who specialize in eating disorders and other co-occurring mental health conditions. Through personalized plans that include therapy, education, medical support, and family involvement, ERC helps patients achieve optimal physical and mental health.
Patients at ERC engage in evidence-based therapies and develop recovery skills for real-world situations.Individual, group, and
family therapy sessionsgive patients the chance to explore what matters most to them, build coping skills, and gain insight from peers who share their struggles. Registered dietitians providesupportive, structured meal planningthat emphasizes balance, variety, and flexibility.
Just north of Baltimore in beautiful suburban surroundings, ERC’s residential facility is a safe, nurturing environment. Patients stay incozy bedrooms, and the child and adolescent units are designed with youth in mind. Astate-of-the-art teaching kitchenprovides hands-on experience with meal planning and emotional regulation, and an inviting café allows patients to practice mindful eating during mealtimes.
Withday treatment and intensive
outpatient programs directly across the street, ERC Baltimore’s step-down model of care provides convenient support at every phase of recovery. The buildings are in the same campus-like environment, offering a safer, more supportive atmosphere that promotes collaboration and closeness. Frequent communication and coordination with outpatient providers helps ensure continuity of care and positive outcomes.
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 Recovery Center Baltimore Residential provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)