The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia Review
Founded in 1985, The Renfrew Center is a broad, nationwide organization with facilities throughout the United States. Among these facilities is The Renfrew Center Philadelphia, a subsidiary location that provides residential treatment services to women struggling with eating disorders and related co-occurring disorders. The Philadelphia location is also the organization’s flagship facility.
Accommodations and Food
The Renfrew Center is a manor-style home seated on 27 acres with room for 58 residents in shared rooms. Each bedroom comes with two twin beds, dressers and shared closet space. The rooms also have small boards above each bed where clients can post inspirational material or write down their goals.
The rest of the facility includes plenty of outdoor lounge areas, therapy rooms, common areas with cozy furniture and TV, a dining area and an expansive kitchen. Throughout their time at the residence, all clients are served three healthy meals a day plus snacks by a team of on-site chefs, nutritionists and dietitians. As they progress through treatment, residents also learn how to cook and prepare their own meals and begin to take more responsibility in the kitchen.
Treatment and Staff
Before beginning treatment, clients go through an initial intake and assessment process to help staff members determine their needs. Because the program focuses primarily on treating eating disorders rather than substance abuse, on-site detox services are not available.
Though the specifics of each plan may vary, all clients attend individual, group and family therapy with evidence-based treatment practices such as CBT. The Renfrew Center organization at large also has its own trademarked method for treating clients with eating disorders, taking them through the steps of stabilization, experimentation, healthy behavior and relapse prevention with regards to their eating habits. Trauma-informed care and experiential therapies are also pillars of the program—the latter may include art therapy, dance, psychodrama, yoga and mindfulness training.
Because a healthy relationship to eating is central to these recovery programs, residents also attend nutritional counseling, cooking classes and healthy body image groups. Though 12-step participation is not required, those seeking nearby peer support groups can get referrals. Dual diagnosis support is available including medication management whenever necessary.
The staff at Renfrew Center Philadelphia consists of psychologists, LCSWs, RDNs, MDs, LMFTs, LPCs and additional Master’s-level clinicians.
Extras
Other features include an on-site decorative labyrinth in the facility’s backyard. The structure was designed by an art therapist and is arranged with small rocks in a flat circle, so that clients can see across and escape it at any time if need be. The structure may be used as a walking path or a general meditative space as clients see fit. Special Christian and Jewish-oriented treatment plans are available as well whenever necessary. Finally, those who finish primary care can work with staff members on developing stepped down aftercare plans, which may include outpatient therapy at another facility or placement in nearby transitional living programs.
In Summary
Overall, The Renfrew Center Philadelphia is another of many well-equipped programs under the Renfrew Center brand. Each program is customized to serve the needs of the individual, all including evidence-based practices, nutritional counseling, holistic care and dual diagnosis support. Though the cost of these programs is likely to vary depending on length of stay and strength of insurance, The Renfrew Center Philadelphia is a strong recovery resource for adolescent and adult women in the area.
The Renfrew Center Philadelphia Location
475 Spring Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19128
The Renfrew Center Philadelphia Cost
Call for cost; varies by insurance. Reach The Renfrew Center Philadelphia by phone at (800) 736-3739. Find The Renfrew Center on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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