How do I know if I have an eating disorder?
There’s not a pass-or-fail test for an eating disorder, but if your concerns about food, body and weight seem to be affecting your life, or your overall happiness, we encourage you to seek support around that. Of course you can call us (480) 451-8500. You are also invited to utilize our free online screening tool as a good first step.
What is Healthy Futures’ Eating Disorders Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)?
It’s a level of care. The idea of an IOP is to put together a comprehensive support system to assist you in recovering from your eating disorder. Our IOP includes individual and group therapy, coping skills, family support and education, and individual and behavioral nutrition support. The general duration of an IOP is a similar to a school semester, but that depends on person. In our IOP patients attend programming two to four times a week. Day and evening options for most of our programming.
How do I begin?
Call us at (480) 451-8500, or fill out the contact form. Someone from our office will contact you to help you decide whether our program might be helpful, answer your questions about insurance, or to offer you referral help if your best care options aren’t with us.
Where is Healthy Futures?
8065 N. 85th Way in Scottsdale, 85258.
Our nearest cross-streets are Hayden Road and Via de Ventura.
Does Healthy Futures accept insurance?
Yes, we take insurance. We accept all major commercial insurances for eating disorder IOPs. We also accept some insurance plans for our General Mental Health IOP. We also accept BlueCross/BlueShield Arizona and Aetna for individual counseling and nutrition services.
I fear my loved one has developed an eating disorder. What are some signs to look for?
There are many signs. You might observe a general change in personality, an increased emotional intensity around food, body or weight, a significant change in weight over the last couple of months, and self-degrading statements about being fat or too heavy.
If I believe my loved one has an eating disorder, should I talk to them about it? If so, what should I say?
Yes, you can talk to them. W for a time when they are not in the middle of a struggle. Ask them if you can honestly share your concern with them and let them know you are coming from a place of concern, and not wanting to change them. You could say, “I’ve noticed some changes in your behaviors. Are you struggling in some way? If so, how can I help?”
How do I best encourage my loved one to seek help for a suspected eating disorder?
Reiterate your concern for them and offer to help research support options.
Does Healthy Futures have any services for family and/or loved ones?
Yes! We offer a support group that’s open to the public. In addition, our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) includes three hours of services weekly for family members of our patients.
What is some general advice if I have concerned about a younger loved one?
Please remember, denial is part of an eating disorder, especially as one develops, so if your concern is for a younger person, your interactions around this should be more directive, while remaining supportive. Often one of the first steps to take if you suspect your child is developing an eating disorder is a consultation with the young person’s family doctor/primary care physician.
Do you work with all eating disorders and mental health issues?
Yes, we work with patients struggling with any eating disorder (bulimia, anorexia, ARFID, binge eating disorder, body dysmorphia, orthorexia) We accept males and females for our IOP. We accept patients ages 12 and up. Individual care can be available for those children younger than 12.
Is Healthy Futures eating disorder IOP just for teens?
No! We help patients of all ages. Our group demographics change regularly. You are welcome to call and ask about current demographics to ensure it’s a fit for you or your patient.
Is Healthy Futures’ IOP a 12-step program?
No. We have a recovery model that is inclusive of all ages, backgrounds, sexualities and gender identities. All are welcome at Healthy Futures!
Do you offer a sliding scale or scholarships?
Unfortunately, we have no funding source to offer scholarships; however, we try our best to be as accessible as possible to everyone. We can offer flexible payment plans, and we also have graduate-level counseling students who offer low-cost counseling options. We also can help refer you to other providers if our services are not the best option for you.
If I refer my patient to you, will I be able to continue seeing my patient?
Yes! We encourage continuity of care and continuing their connections with their providers. We can serve as an adjunct to your services, or we can take over care for a period of time, and refer back to you.
