Toledo Center for Eating Disorders

I highly recommend this treatment center. All the staff was supportive and understanding. They helped reach all the clients individual needs. Everyone that I met there was also very understanding and definitely contributed to my recovery. The food there was always very preferred since it was made in house. The cooks were always willing to adjust meals for certain preferences. Many of the clients that have been to treatment before say that this is the best place they have been and that all the staff actually cares. Overall, this program really made me feel like I wasn't all alone and normalized what proper rest and nutrition should be. I am continuing my recovery journey at home at the end of this week!

I have been a patient here twice the first time was November 2022 - February 2023 and again from December 2023 - March 2024. The first time I came I had some issues, my biggest of which was with a staff member that no longer works there. I graduated again yesterday and this past time was much better. My therapist, Malorie, was a much better fit than my previous therapist there, and I feel very lucky to have had her. Both dietitians there are AMAZING and are extremely educated. I have had both as part of my treatment team, and I cannot speak highly enough for both of them. By no means is TCED perfect, as no treatment center is. However, the staff there does care and they have made many improvements since the last time I was there.

TCED not only saved my life, they helped me find it again! I was a patient here twice after battling an eating disorder for over 18 years. I always felt like they were on my side and truly wanted to help. It took me a couple tries…considering I had been living with an ED for so long. But I chose TCED again the second time. I knew they could provide me all the tools I needed. I just had to truly apply myself and choose a new way in life. I have had both dieticians, they are incredible, compassionate, and I learned so much from both of them. Each of them helped me see the truth around my “fear foods”. I have been with two of the therapists there and both guided me towards the path to recovery with what my needs were at that time. Nursing staff is compassionate and honest with you, I always loved that. The kitchen staff are amazing! I have learned so many new recipes thanks to the awesome menu! I was close to quite a few RCs. They were compassionate and fair when it came to rules. I can think of a few who truly wanted to see me succeed and I’ll be forever thankful for their guidance! Recovery takes time and you truly want to have it to find it. Thank you TCED, I actually did it 🥹❤️ EDIT 8.16.24 I recently attended the two week PHP intensive program. Highly recommend to anybody who needs a reset in their recovery. I was able to get back on a regular eating schedule, attend groups that helped support me and my body image, nutrition guidance, emotional regulation, and more! It truly set me on a better path in my road to recovery. So thankful I went and would do it again if I felt I needed to.

While residential treatment has the ability to save lives, Toledo Center not only saved but CHANGED my life. I have struggled with my eating disorder since middle school, and have received treatment at a handful of inpatient/residential facilities, Toledo Center was a game changer. The therapists (who you see individually twice per week) are dedicated, knowledgeable about EDs, and truly treat you as an individual. The dietetic and kitchen staff are great at what they do. Treatment does involve A LOT of exposure work around food, and I found this was paramount to reducing my symptoms. Food is also cooked fresh prior to every meal, and 9/10 very enjoyable (sometimes you really just don’t like certain things and that’s ok!). Olivia, the Executive Director does her best to make sure she gets to know every client and sees that the program is meeting their needs. TCED has a step down to PHP which you can commute from home or live at the house which helped me transition home much more smoothly. I would say the staff are trauma informed and really do their best to work with clients where they are at. I am so grateful for the grace that they gave me as I adjusted to the program. There is a significant amount of down time between meals and groups for meal processing. Be prepared to sit with your feelings and learn new coping skills to deal with uncomfortable emotions. I found groups mostly helpful. Sometimes it felt like it was very art heavy or too intense therapeutically. I think a more planned out schedule would help reduce this imbalance, but overall I found the groups super helpful. The property is beautiful and if you love nature like I do, having that view during meal times and group is so therapeutic. Another benefit is the recovery specialists (RCS) who are your go to person during the day and evening or night. They are there to help you work thru your stuff. You may not love them all, but they are diverse and I bet you will find someone you really click with. I know I found several! I also have experience working in the field of eating disorder treatment, so I also say this as a professional, TCED is a great resource for the Midwest area, and I would recommend it to anyone struggling with any form of an eating disorder.

TCED saved my life. I have been in residential before, but none of them can beat TCED. The staff is so helpful, especially when you're dealing with hard things. My therapist, Alex, is the one who truly helped me in more ways than imaginable. Alex and my wonderful Dietician, Natalie, ACTUALLY prepared me for my future and for upcoming challenges I might deal with at home. They were both so helpful. The RCS are all so wonderful! I miss them all already. Overall, the whole staff is so caring and kind! If you are looking for somewhere to begin your journey, I highly encourage checking out TCED! I'm proud of you for even looking for somewhere to heal, that takes a lot! RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE. Never doubt yourself. You are all beautiful inside and out. You truly deserve recovery 🫶🫶🫶 -kyrie