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Why Montecatini?
Why an inpatient residential facility?
Why residential inpatient versus a hospital-based inpatient program?
What if I have had previous treatment and have not improved?
Are references available?
How long do most people stay?
Can I finish my education while enrolled in treatment?
Can my family visit me?
Do you treat Depression, Anxiety, Addictions and other psychological disorders?
Why Montecatini?
Montecatini is an established treatment program with a long history of providing the highest quality care possible to women with eating disorders.
Montecatini's comprehensive treatment program allows maximal continuity of care as patients move through the graduated level system and back into their lives.
What makes Montecatini special is its nurturing and caring staff who create a sense of family and security for every patient.
What makes Montecatini effective is, again, the staff who combines over 50 years of clinical experience with eating disorder treatment.
Each patient is treated as a unique individual and because of the high staff-resident ratio, each treatment plan is tailored to meet the individual's specific needs.
The best way to figure out if Montecatini is right for you or your loved one is by talking with graduated residents and current staff or visiting our facilities
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Why an inpatient residential facility?
An inpatient residential treatment program is appropriate for you if you meet any of the following criteria:
1) You have been unresponsive to outpatient treatment.
2) You have had an eating disorder for many years.
3) You suffer from many side effects.
4) The eating disorder is becoming worse.
5) Your life is out of control, and you know you need a higher level of therapy.
Inpatient therapy provides the highly structured, intensive treatment environment required to eliminate dysfunctional patterns.
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Why residential inpatient versus a hospital-based inpatient program?
The ultimate goal of our treatment model is to see our residents return to normal functioning lives. By living in a small-group home environment, the real life elements such as personal relationships, food preparation, and group dining all become integrated into therapy. Upon graduation from, patients will have the skills needed to ease their transitions and maximize their recoveries.
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What if I have had previous treatment and have not improved?
The vast majority of patients we have treated in the past have been through more than one inpatient treatment programs. Because you have not responded to one therapy in the past, does not mean there is no hope. Eating disorders can be difficult to treat. We have had great success treating patients who have previously had poor outcomes to treatment. There is always hope.
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Are references available?
One of the best ways to learn about a program is talk with those who have been through it. References are available for both families as well as residents. Please call our office for a list.
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How long do most people stay?
The length of inpatient stay is variable and dependent on many contributing factors at the time of admission. Some factors include how long you've been affected, what other psychological disorders exist, and previous treatment history. The most important factor contributing to a successful outcome is the individual's desire and commitment toward treatment. Generally, residents stay in the intensive inpatient program between 2 to 4 months.
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Can I finish my education while enrolled in treatment?
Yes, we have a home study course that allows you to finish your high school education while in treatment. Residents can also attend college while in our transition house.
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Can my family visit me?
After the first 10 days of treatment (adjustment period), family members are encouraged to come and visit. Sunday afternoons are the designated for this purpose.
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Do you treat Depression, Anxiety, Addictions and other psychological disorders?
Yes, our staff psychiatrist and Internist/Addictionologist will treat all the associated disorders as long as the eating disorder is the primary diagnoses.
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