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Monte Nido Eating Disorder Center of Boston – Closed

Closed: Boston, Massachusetts
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About Monte Nido Eating Disorder Center of Boston – Closed

The Monte Nido Eating Disorder Center assists adults and adolescents who have trouble with forming healthy eating habits. You’ll find them based in Boston, Massachusetts. The staff not only addresses eating disorders, they also helped those with co-occurring mental health conditions and substance misuse.

They were accredited by The Joint Commission. This site is closed, but there are other locations in the Monte Nido network. Monte Nido accepts many insurance providers. They also participate in the Project HEAL program for those who have limited funds.

Partial Hospitalization-Level Commitment

When you enrolled, you committed to spending 5-7 days each week at their facility via day programs. You didn’t spend the night, but had to re-arrange your work and personal commitments to make space for the program. They assisted with living accommodations for adults.

At the Boston site, you had a wide range of therapies, including dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), individual counseling and cognitive processing therapy. Clients were ready to change their nutritional intake and partake in educational workshops to understand how bad eating habits can alter your behavior and mindset.

Substance abuse counseling was offered as co-occurring treatment. You also received care for mental health conditions that may have underscored your eating disorders. These programs extended into aftercare and 12 Step meetings. The closest Monte Nido location is a women’s only residential facility in Medford.

Sights and Bites in Boston

It was awesome that the Boston location was next door to the Boston Commons and the Public Garden. You could have fed the ducks and walked the trails around the lake. A bit farther out is the harbor with plenty of activities and events planned throughout the year.

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Latest Reviews

Elle Solari
2 years ago on Google
1
I was in Monte Nido Eating Disorder Center of Boston for 4 months from Feburary 2023 to May 2023. Although the other clients there were wonderful, I was the youngest (young teenager) of the whole group. I was constantly told to “step up” and was threatened to be sent back to inpatient and residential many times. They would be frustrated when you struggled and lack the understanding that I was a teenager, not an adult. My therapist lacked a lot of the stuff I was looking for, and I felt I wasn’t able to really express how I wanted to continue in treatment. I relapsed during my treatment, and they told me that they were going to send me to residential care many times, even saying they wanted to send me to the hospital. If your looking to send your child here, don’t.
Klara
2 years ago on Google
1
My Therapist was wonderful. That's the only positive feedback I have about my 6 weeks with Monte Nido. I entered treatment for binge eating disorder and left treatment having made zero progress and gaining another 15 pounds from being forced to eat their meal plan during the day and still binging at night. I understand the health at every size model and loved the idea of reframing body image but being morbidly obese, pre diabetic, and unable to be physically active due to my size. I was really hoping to gain some freedom from my binging and constant weight gain but unfortunately the HAES model does not support that. All EDs are treated equally at Monte Nido and unfortunately for someone with food addiction this approach does not work. I implore Monte Nido to approach binge eating disorder differently in the future.
jennifer chickola
3 years ago on Google
1
The monte nido program is excellent for recovery, but this company doesn’t care even a little bit about you. Their billing department has continued to disrespect me and over charge me and then not fix their mistakes. Nearly 7 months after receiving treatment here I got a bill in the mail for nearly $1,000 despite showing I owe them 0 dollars on my insurance Explanation of Benefits. These people have no shame and are absolutely despicable. They should be ashamed of themselves for treating people coming to recover and change their lives with total disregard and a lack of respect. Get organized, fix your issues, stop over billing your patients to try and suck them dry of every single dollar you possibly can.
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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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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.

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.

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.

Rehab aftercare programs offer customized, wraparound support for clients in the maintenance phase of recovery. Many clients enroll in drug rehab immediately after completing intensive inpatient or residential care. Services encompass outpatient treatment but often extend long beyond the completion of a formal recovery program and typically include a variety of medical, mental health, and social service programs. Peer coaching, relapse prevention, 12 step program induction, and related services are commonly available.

Recovery models based on 12 step programs feature extensive peer coaching and emphasize personal growth as a key to sustained sobriety. Regular attendance at 12 step meetings, which are anonymous, free, and available daily, is expected. The 12 steps of recovery are based on spiritual principles and support participants in addressing the root causes of their disease, accept responsibility for their choices, and accept that which is beyond their control. Self-selected sponsors provide one-one-mentoring.

A partial hospitalization program (PHP), also known as day treatment, allows you to receive rehab-level care while living at home. PHP treatment requires a minimum of 20 hours of treatment each week for an average of 90 days. PHP treatment plans can vary depending on your needs but typically includes relapse prevention, medication management, and evidence-based therapies, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Most insurance providers fully or partially cover PHP treatment.

Due to various health issues that substance abuse causes, 24-hour clinical care in Massachusetts is often a necessary part of treatment. Individuals may be suffering from infections, illness, or organ damage. Having 24-hour care available ensures that these physical problems are treated along with the psychological effects of addiction. Once individuals complete detox and are medically stable, this intensive level of supervision ends, and the next phase of treatment can begin.

Treatments

Co-occurring presentations such as substance abuse and trauma reactions like PTSD, share common causal and maintaining factors with eating disorders that influence treatment and recovery. At Monte Nido, they believe thoroughly assessing and treating co-occurring issues will substantially improve the chances of becoming fully and sustainably recovered. This programming focuses on stabilizing eating disorder, substance use and PTSD symptomatology; reducing urges, enhancing motivation, developing alternative coping capacities and changing the way clients think about themselves and their world. The treatment includes CBT, DBT, CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) and more.

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

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

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

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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.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

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.

The life skills you'll learn in rehab range from financial management to practicing healthy self care. They help you learn how to solve problems and make decisions, as well as develop healthy interpersonal relationships – all of which are key to successful recovery.

There is a strong link between nutrition and addiction. That's why drug rehab in Massachusetts includes nutrition therapy to teach you healthy eating habits that support addiction recovery. You'll learn what foods your body needs for healing and long term health.

If you find it difficult to put thoughts and feelings into words, creative arts therapy in Massachusetts might be a good treatment method for you. Through art, music, and other expressive activities, this therapy allows you to explore and convey thoughts and emotions in a safe, creative space.

During experiential therapy, clients process their emotions and situations from the inside out. This is different than the outside in approach of talk therapies. Experiential methods include art, music, equine therapy, and drama, which allow creative expression and personal interaction.

The best time for nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in Massachusetts is the moment you quit. You can start this therapy right away to lessen cravings and withdrawal symptoms, so the process is easier. Research has shown that NRT increases the chances of success. Options include patches, gum, inhalers, sprays, and lozenges.

Amenities

  • spa2 iconYoga Studio
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Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Cassie McLean, MPA

CEO

Giulia Peterlongo, MBA

COO

Molly Perlman, MD, MPH, CEDS-C

CMO

Giulia Suro, Ph.D., CEDS

Director of Research and Clinical Outcomes

Brandie Kalinowski, MBA

Chief People Officer

Anthony Modano

CMO

Britni Swayzee, RN, RWR

Director of Nursing

Angela Walden, BA

Regional Director of Clinical Services Californa

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

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Elle Solari
2 years ago
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I was in Monte Nido Eating Disorder Center of Boston for 4 months from Feburary 2023 to May 2023. Although the other clients there were wonderful, I was the youngest (young teenager) of the whole group. I was constantly told to “step up” and was threatened to be sent back to inpatient and residential many times. They would be frustrated when you struggled and lack the understanding that I was a teenager, not an adult. My therapist lacked a lot of the stuff I was looking for, and I felt I wasn’t able to really express how I wanted to continue in treatment. I relapsed during my treatment, and they told me that they were going to send me to residential care many times, even saying they wanted to send me to the hospital. If your looking to send your child here, don’t.

Klara
2 years ago
1

My Therapist was wonderful. That's the only positive feedback I have about my 6 weeks with Monte Nido. I entered treatment for binge eating disorder and left treatment having made zero progress and gaining another 15 pounds from being forced to eat their meal plan during the day and still binging at night. I understand the health at every size model and loved the idea of reframing body image but being morbidly obese, pre diabetic, and unable to be physically active due to my size. I was really hoping to gain some freedom from my binging and constant weight gain but unfortunately the HAES model does not support that. All EDs are treated equally at Monte Nido and unfortunately for someone with food addiction this approach does not work. I implore Monte Nido to approach binge eating disorder differently in the future.

jennifer chickola
3 years ago
1

The monte nido program is excellent for recovery, but this company doesn’t care even a little bit about you. Their billing department has continued to disrespect me and over charge me and then not fix their mistakes. Nearly 7 months after receiving treatment here I got a bill in the mail for nearly $1,000 despite showing I owe them 0 dollars on my insurance Explanation of Benefits. These people have no shame and are absolutely despicable. They should be ashamed of themselves for treating people coming to recover and change their lives with total disregard and a lack of respect. Get organized, fix your issues, stop over billing your patients to try and suck them dry of every single dollar you possibly can.

Araujo V
4 years ago
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I had postive experiences here from the moment I came in. My therapists were caring and made me feel heard, and the programs themelves were very helpful. Totally recommended

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