Eating disorder treatment in Massachusetts

Within offers virtual eating disorder treatment to all residents of Massachusetts, from Boston to Milford. Regardless of location, you can access eating disorder therapists, nurses, registered dietitians, nutritionists, and more via our virtual treatment program. Whether you need help for anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating, eating disorder recovery is within reach.

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"My clinical lead fought endlessly to help me remain in the program during moments that we weren't sure I would be able to continue. I will be forever grateful for this program."

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"My team was composed of the strongest women I know, they never judged or gave up on me, they pushed me to get better with love and compassion."

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"Within Health went above and beyond for my recovery. They hold hope and they believe in me, even when I do not."

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"Within Health saved my life and allowed me the opportunity to be home with my child and learn skills while being in my own environment."

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"I have the tools, support, and awareness in order to sustain the work that I have been doing and hopefully to move closer to life without an eating disorder. Within helped me realize that everything is possible, that I am capable, and I deserve to practice self-compassion."

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"My time at Within has allowed me to work towards my recovery without sacrificing the things that are important to me. I’m incredibly grateful to my care team for their support and understanding throughout the entire process."

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"It’s really great to be able to receive treatment and still live my life. I’m really glad that I didn’t have to choose between treatment or school and could do both."

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"I think that Within really does a great job overall. The opportunity to do my eating disorder treatment at home was a game changer. I would have never done residential treatment."

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"Within has given me the tools I need to stay afloat outside of treatment. From day one, my team has supported me in so many ways. From somatic exercises to art therapy and even movement groups. I am lucky to have gotten the support I needed to be where I am today."

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"My Care Partner was the glue holding everything together. She connected the dots between my other caregivers. It was nice to review my assignments with her or process something that happened during the week."

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"My nurse was like my rock throughout my treatment. She was so encouraging and always on top of my medical care. As the struggles of treatment came and went, I knew she would always be there to check on me during the week."

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"The meal delivery was a life saver at the beginning of treatment. It makes the transition into treatment that much easier."

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"The Within program has helped me tremendously. I am in a much better place now than I was 6 months ago. I am now able to eat with more frequency and eat a less-restricted diet."

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"The alumni group has been so helpful in my recovery. It’s a chance for me to share my challenges and successes and receive support in a safe space from week to week. I always know at least one person and I enjoy connecting with new peers to make my community grow."

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"The alumni group has been part of my weekly recovery since I stepped down. It has been such a helpful bridge in my transition from IOP to outpatient. The clients and leaders have given me the space to be truly vulnerable and honest. It is so special to continue to connect with the people I have met at Within Health. I truly value this 45 minutes each week."

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"My dietitian was always there for me. When I started the program, I was anxious and uncomfortable, but my dietitian made sure my comfort was always the first priority. I probably would have quit programming at the start if not for him."

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"In addition to the individualized attention I received on a daily basis, Within Health also integrated perfectly into my real life. I was able to schedule programming, receive support around working a full-time job, and re-integrate myself into society. No other program has done that for me, and I think that is what makes Within truly unique."

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"The individualized attention and treatment plan make Within Health stand out from every other place I've been. From three individual therapy sessions a week to weekly dietitian sessions, nursing sessions, and care partner sessions, I was able to make some headway into my own personal issues with my eating disorder and really work on my personal recovery."

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"After seven medical stabilization hospitalizations and six failed treatment programs, I came to Within Health. Within Health was the best treatment program I have ever done and is what led me to break the treatment cycle and into a lasting recovery."

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"I love that we have the opportunity to remain in touch with people that have supported each other through a very difficult time in their lives and continue to offer and receive ongoing support."

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"We have built friendships, so it's amazing that we can continue those friendships with people we have trusted with our deepest issues."

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"I think alumni group is extremely important because many people unfortunately have to discontinue therapy too soon due to the expense, therefore if they have unresolved issues to discuss, this is the place they can get that ongoing support!"

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"Alumni group is a no judgment space where anyone who has recovered at whatever level that means for them, can keep working on self improvement as well as continue to offer reciprocal support to people they have grown deep connections with. That's KEY!"

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Additional resources for Massachusetts residents

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 24/7 crisis support call/text/chat.
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH): State mental-health authority with treatment programs.
Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line: Live support to connect residents to mental-health services.
NAMI Massachusetts: Nonprofit offering peer groups & advocacy.

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Eating disorder statistics for MA

Across Massachusetts, an estimated 700,000 people will experience an eating disorder at some point in their lives. With a total population of 7,000,000, eating disorders represent a substantial mental and physical health burden for residents.

On an annual basis, roughly 4,200 people in Massachusetts are hospitalized for eating-disorder–related medical issues, which is about 60.0 hospitalizations per 100,000 residents. Approximately 25.0% of identified cases involve children and adolescents under age 18.

These illnesses are also associated with elevated mortality. In Massachusetts, about 350 deaths each year are attributed to eating disorders, and an estimated 30.0% of those deaths are linked to suicide.

Only around 40.0% of people living with an eating disorder in Massachusetts receive treatment. The state has approximately 21 specialized eating-disorder programs, a mental-health provider shortage score of 1 (0–3 scale*), and an insurance barriers index of 1 (0–3 scale). Medicaid coverage for eating-disorder care is categorized as Yes. The rural–urban access gap is rated 1 on a (0–3 scale), indicating how much geography can shape access to support. *0=good, 3=bad.

Some statistics on this page combine publicly available data from reputable national sources with modeled estimates where state-level numbers were unavailable. Modeled values are approximations and should not be interpreted as official state-reported figures.

Key sources include: U.S. Census Bureau, HCUP, CDC WONDER, NIMH, NEDA, JAMA Network, HRSA HPSA, KFF State Health Facts, HRSA, SAMHSA.

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