Summit Eating Disorders & Outreach Program Admissions Process

Thank you for reaching out to Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program for treatment services. By considering our program, you have taken a courageous step in your journey to recovery. We commend you for taking that step and will work extremely hard to support you. Recovery from an eating disorder is difficult but always possible. Our goal is your full recovery.

When patients and their families begin the admissions process, it can often feel overwhelming. It is important for you to understand clearly what the steps are during the admissions phase. We have created this summary to help makes things as easy as possible to understand our services and the admissions process. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to speak with our admissions staff at any time at (916) 920-5276, ext. 11, or by e-mailing Summit’s Director of Admissions, Jennifer Lombardi, MFT, at jennifer@sedop.org.

Treatment Philosophy

We believe that anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder are caused by a variety of psychological, biological, interpersonal, and social factors. There is no one cause of eating disorders. Instead, many factors may be significant or at play in the development of an eating disorder. Thus, treatment focuses on the underlying dynamics that create and maintain eating disorders. These may include your self-esteem, self-concept, how you experience emotions, your relationships and your social support system. If anxiety, depression or other related disorders are present these will also be addressed.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality is not only something that we consider to be both a legal and ethical issue, perhaps most important, it is a critical part of patient care. For these reasons, we ask that clients please respect the privacy of others in the waiting area. If you see someone you know, please honor their recovery process by not discussing their presence with anyone else.

Admission Into Our Program

The first step of our admissions process is to determine what your needs are and identifying the appropriate level of care. We do this by first scheduling an assessment appointment. The appointment takes approximately 90 minutes and includes comprehensive paperwork, meeting with our Director of Admissions for an interview, as well as obtaining vitals with our staff nurse. At the end of the appointment we will be able to make a recommendation for treatment.

Once a recommendation is provided, clients are typically asked to obtain medical clearance from their primary care physician and lab work prior to admission. Our staff will also contact your insurance provider prior to admission to clarify what your coverage includes. This information will be provided to you in advance of admission into our program. Summit contracts with most major providers and typically the coverage is very good.

Once we receive your medical clearance form and lab work, our Director of Admissions will contact you about an admission date and review your initial appointment. On your first day, you and your loved ones will participate in an orientation session to further familiarize you with our programs and goals.

Contact Us

To speak with Jennifer Lombardi, MFT, our Director of Admissions, about our admissions process or to schedule an assessment appointment, please call (916) 920-5276, ext. 11, or email her at jennifer@sedop.org.