River Oaks Eating Disorder Treatment Center

The Eating Disorders Treatment Center at River Oaks Hospital offers a wide range of treatment options for individuals dealing with eating disorders and related compulsive behaviors. The dedicated care team at River Oaks aids clients in forging a healthier connection with food, their personal well-being, and social interactions. River Oaks focuses on helping clients uncover the root causes and motivations behind their disorders while providing necessary support to cultivate important skills for ongoing recovery and preventing relapse. Treatment approaches encompass one-on-one and group therapy, expressive arts therapies, trauma-informed care, nutritional guidance, relapse prevention sessions, psychodrama, art therapy, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and meditation practices. The care team prioritizes each client's safety, empowerment, and independence throughout their journey. Located on a sprawling 14-acre campus, River Oaks Hospital is a 126-bed facility based in New Orleans, Louisiana. It accepts a variety of major insurance plans, managed care options, as well as Tricare, V.A. Benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid. The hospital holds accreditation from the Joint Commission and offers accommodations that include shared rooms designed for two occupants, along with communal bathrooms.

At this center, individuals struggling with eating disorders can receive comprehensive care designed to help manage their symptoms, develop effective coping strategies, and regain their physical health with the support of experienced professionals.

River Oaks Hospital accommodates a wide range of insurance and managed care programs, including TRICARE®, VA Benefits, Medicare, and Louisiana Medicaid for many of our inpatient services. Our team is ready to assist in confirming insurance coverage or exploring private payment alternatives.