Fairwinds Treatment Center: www.fairwindstreatment.com 1-800-226-0301;Clearwater, Fl.

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Fairwinds Treatment Center is a specialized residential program providing acute medical care through the rehabilitation phase in a home like environment. Fairwinds is a dually licensed 30-bed facility providing care for Eating Disorders and Addictions. Treatment includes a fully integrated treatment team of recovery and non-recovery professionals consisting of; psychiatrists, nurses, psychotherapists, addiction/eating disorder specialists and art/expressive therapists. One of the goals of the program is to help guide each patient to find Acceptance, Serenity and a Desire for recovery. The Medical Directors for each program are recognized as pioneers and leaders in the Eating Disorders and Addictions field.

Fairwinds eating disorders program specializes in treating anorexia and bulimia; including co-occurring psychiatric & addiction issues. We treat adolescents and adults, females and males. Fairwinds only accepts 10 patients in our program at one time to provide the individualized and restorative care needed for this population. Each patient is assigned a primary and family therapist and is seen by the psychiatrist twice weekly. Treatment includes a full multi-disciplinary team approach including a full time nutritionist. Tube feeding is available for at risk patients. The program is residential and varies in LOS between 60-90 days and longer for significant low wt.patients. Fairwinds provides for an over the phone or face-to-face clinical assessment for individuals who our interested in our program. This is a one-hour assessment conducted by the ED clinical team with recommendations and referrals for treatment.

Fairwinds is covered by many PPO plans which may cover a good portion or part of the treatment, depending on the benefit structure. Financial advice and single case agreements with select insurances available. Call for details and insurance verification. Major plans accepted: United, Value, Aetna, Magellan and some Cigna plans.

Contacts:
Samuel H.Teresi, Director of Community Relations, Angie Geiger, community relations rep.
Gabe Sanchez and Amanda Coppola, Admissions Dept.
Fairwinds Treatment Center
1569 South Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater, Fl. 33756
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Phone: 1-800-226-0301 Fax: 727-467-0438