I’ve been seeing Dr Julie Clark for over 8 years for outpatient therapy. She has been a huge help to me and has saved me truly. She is super kind, knowledgeable and is up to date with information everyday treatments and medications. She is genuine, truthful, and has a ...
About Center for Change
Located in the heart of Orem, Utah, the Center for Change is more than just an eating disorder treatment center. It’s a place where individuals find hope, healing and a path forward. Specializing in the treatment of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, the Center for Change also provides comprehensive support for those facing co-occurring mental health challenges and substance use disorders.
Recognizing the deep connections between disordered eating and addiction, the Center for Change takes a holistic multidisciplinary approach to help patients rebuild both their bodies and their lives.
Treating the Whole Person
Center for Change offers residential treatment, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. This ensures that every individual receives the level of care that best supports their needs. Upon admission, each patient undergoes a comprehensive evaluation, including medical, psychiatric and nutritional assessment to craft a treatment plan that’s tailored to their unique situation. With a team of licensed therapists, dietitians, psychiatrists, nurses and therapists, each patient gets care that’s personalized to their full needs.
A Place for Healing in Orem, Utah
A critical part of the healing process at Center for Change is structured supervised meals and nutritional counseling. Many people who have eating disorders experience a lot of fear and anxiety around food. The Center for Change has a large team of registered dietitians to work closely alongside patients to help rebuild balanced relationships with eating. There are also self-esteem workshops, body image support and 12-step recovery groups to help with your recovery efforts.
Beyond the clinical setting, Center for Change emphasizes mind-body healing through experiential therapies like yoga, movement therapy and art therapy. Access to these therapies provide alternative ways for patients to process emotions and reconnect with themselves. Those who struggle with substance abuse alongside their eating disorder receive additional support through specialized relapse prevention groups and individualized addiction counseling.
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Latest Reviews
I went to this center a year ago. I appreciate that this center has helped so many people, it helped me but not in the right ways. I feel that my eating disorder finally stopped due to fear of going back here. I met many great girls but struggled with the staff. Inconsistent rules made every day difficult and I was always scared of losing the small freedoms I had. I was in in-patient due to pre existing medial conditions. My NP tried to "solve" my issues and told my mom she was consulting with my specialist when she wasn't. They didn't know anything about my medical conditions and kept me in inpatient for weeks and told me every day they were gonna switch me. Inpatient was depressing, boring, and they had me on fall risk over a medical condition I had for years. I finally found myself enjoying coloring, and they took away markers that my mom bought me. I was not on self harm watch or risk at all. I ended up leaving against medical advisement because they wouldn't switch me to residential and i was absolutely miserable. I sat around on a couch crying begging to go home every single day. The owner reached out to my mom and told her that she shouldn't "allow" me to come home and that if it were her kid she would force her to stay. I was 18 at the time and leaving to go to college.This center is amazing for individuals with anorexia who need serious help. If you have a pre-existing medical condition please do NOT come here.
Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. We take your feedback very seriously and would like to learn more so that we can address your concerns. If you wish to speak with a representative in more detail, please visit http://www.centerforchange.com/contact-us/ and provide us with your contact information. Again, thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We hope to hear from you soon.
Thankful for Center for Change. They've helped me grow and learn. Helped me through my lows. Grateful for my treatment team for keeping me safe. Forever grateful for the people I got to know.
Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Your feedback is important to us and we really appreciate you taking the time to share it with us. Thank you for the kind words and we hope you are doing well. Take care!
After battling a severe eating disorder for 14 years, I owe Center For Change A LOT. I was in and out of treatment at CFC for about 10 years and I have no words to describe how grateful I am for everything they did to help me get to where I am now. From the incredible nursing staff, the care-techs, the dietitians, and all of the therapists, especially my own therapist Greg Fowers, they truly saved my life more than a few times. Was treatment hard and uncomfortable? Absolutely. But did it push me to eventually get to the place where I chose recovery for myself? YES. Without Center For Change and their incredible dedication and support, I would not be fully recovered like I am today❤️
Response from the owner2 weeks ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us! Compliments such as these are held very dear to our hearts. We’re currently working on a staff recognition campaign and would like to share your kind words with our community. If we may include your anonymous feedback, please fill out the following form by visiting https://ebgw.short.gy/CenterforChange. Thank you again for sharing your thoughtful comments with us. 
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Other Forms of Payment
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
At certain points in the recovery process, it's important to have support available 24/7. 24-hour clinical care offers a safe environment in which to recover from drug or alcohol addiction in peace, knowing medical detox and other treatment will happen with professionals on hand.
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.
Treatments
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Nicole Hawkins, PhD, CEDS-C, Licensed Psychologist
CEO
Holly Torricelli, MSN, BSN, NP, CNM
Director of Nursing
Rebekah Cook, RD, CD, CEDS-C
Clinical Nutrition Director
Ali Booth, LCSW
PHP & IOP Clinical Director
Shauna Cavalli, MA, LCMHC
Inpatient Clinical Director
Larry Jeffs LMFT
Director of Clinical Services
Julie B. Clark, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Clinical Director of Experiential and Education Programs & Outpatient Clinical Director
Reid Robison, MD
Medical Director
Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 172228
LegitScript has reviewed Center for Change as part of their certification program, and has determined that it meets the LegitScript standards for legality, safety and transparency.
LegitScript verified in November 2019
State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.
State License: Utah
Contact Information
1790 N State
Orem, UT 84057
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