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Fairwinds Eating Disorders Treatment Center

New York, NY

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in New York, NY · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About Fairwinds Eating Disorders Treatment Center

Fairwinds Treatment Center provides eating disorder treatment for men and women. Their non-diet approach emphasizes compassion and total health in all levels of care. Clients can attend inpatient care (most intensive), residential treatment, day/night treatment (partial hospitalization), intensive outpatient, and general outpatient.They address co-occurring mental health conditions in each level of care, including trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Each client in Fairwinds Treatment Center’s eating disorder program receives a tailored treatment plan created by their team, which can include a psychiatrist, physician, nurses, therapist, and nutritionist. Therapists provide 1:1 sessions up to once a day, depending on recovery needs. Clients have mealtime support during meals and receive nutritious dishes prepared with their health goals in mind.
Fairwinds Treatment Center’s physician and dietician collaborate to determine each client’s calorie needs and health goals. They monitor progress through regular team meetings and make adjustments as needed. Therapists provide evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), radically open DBT, and rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT).
Clients live in a comfortable, cottage-style home in inpatient and residential levels of care. Fairwinds Treatment Center provides dietician-informed meals to meet unique recovery needs. Their nutrition and therapeutic services address anorexia nervosa, bulimia, compulsive overeating, and eating disorders. They invite family into healing too, with weekly family therapy and multifamily support available.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

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
Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Medications used
Nicotine replacement, Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

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

Contact & Location

Address

1090 Saint Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10032

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Facility direct line

(833) 428-3089

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fairwinds Eating Disorders Treatment Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Fairwinds Eating Disorders Treatment Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific NY Medicaid plan. Call (833) 428-3089 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Fairwinds Eating Disorders Treatment Center offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Fairwinds Eating Disorders Treatment Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
What therapy methods does Fairwinds Eating Disorders Treatment Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at Fairwinds Eating Disorders Treatment Center?
Call the facility directly at (833) 428-3089 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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