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Cambridge Eating Disorder Center

Cambridge, MA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient PHP Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · PHP · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Cambridge, MA · Accepts Medicaid · Private · Serves adolescents, seniors.

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About Cambridge Eating Disorder Center

Cambridge Eating Disorder Center offers personalized and age-specific care for adult women, young adults, and adolescent girls. Their treatment center is tucked in a quaint town of Cambridge and focuses on reducing the symptoms of common eating disorders and helping clients understand their development and function. Cambridge Eating Disorder Center treats adolescents (12 and older), young adults (ages 18-26), and adult women on separate residential floors with age-specific care. Some of the eating disorders they treat are anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. Cambridge Eating Disorder Center utilizes evidence-based methods such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), medication-assisted treatment, nutritional guidance, and group therapy. Additionally, adolescents are provided with academic support through local tutoring.
Cambridge Eating Disorder Center is a 37-bed facility and is located in the heart of historic Harvard Square. It features comfortable lounge areas, modern kitchens, and inspiring and creative spaces. Clients follow a scheduled day and have personal time to focus on art-making, games, yoga, and supervised local outings. Cambridge Eating Disorder Center is Joint Commission accredited and accepts both private and public insurances.

Classified as multi-setting mental health facility (e.g., non-hospital residential plus either outpatient and/or partial hospitalization/day treatment). private for-profit organization. Primary focus: mental health treatment, treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · PHP · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, Residential/24-hour residential
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Persons with eating disorders
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

3 Bow Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

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Facility direct line

(855) 648-4023

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cambridge Eating Disorder Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Cambridge Eating Disorder Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific MA Medicaid plan. Call (855) 648-4023 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Cambridge Eating Disorder Center offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, PHP, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment, Residential/24-hour residential. Primary focus: Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Cambridge Eating Disorder Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Persons with eating disorders.
What therapy methods does Cambridge Eating Disorder Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Cambridge Eating Disorder Center?
Call the facility directly at (855) 648-4023 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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