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UCSD Eating Disorders Center

San Diego, CA

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in San Diego, CA.

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About UCSD Eating Disorders Center

The UCSD Eating Disorders Center aims to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by eating disorders. As a non-profit, university-based center, it provides research-driven, evidence-based treatment for conditions like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Their approach includes outpatient, partial hospitalization, and inpatient care, offering support at all stages of recovery.Therapies and Treatment ApproachThe center uses various evidence-based therapies, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). These therapies help patients manage emotions, improve behavior, and learn coping skills. Specialized treatments like radical openness DBT (RO-DBT) are also offered, focusing on those with anorexia nervosa and difficulty managing emotions.Living Arrangements and Supportive HousingThe center provides flexible living options, including supportive housing for adults in partial hospitalization programs (PHP). This allows patients to receive intensive treatment while continuing to live at home or in the center's housing, helping them build real-life skills. The center aims to ensure a smooth transition into everyday life while preventing relapse and supports by offering evidence-based therapies like DBT, intensive outpatient programs, and family therapy, helping patients develop real-life skills and transition smoothly back to everyday life.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does UCSD Eating Disorders Center accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (858) 534-8019 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other CA centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does UCSD Eating Disorders Center offer?
Does UCSD Eating Disorders Center have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does UCSD Eating Disorders Center use?
Specific therapy approaches are not listed in SAMHSA data. Contact the facility for clinical details.
How do I start treatment at UCSD Eating Disorders Center?
Call the facility directly at (858) 534-8019 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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