Clementine is a residential eating disorder treatment center with locations across the country, all exclusively for preteens and adolescents ages 11-17. It is part of Monte Nido & Affiliates, which is a nationwide system of eating disorder care that also includes Monte Nido and Oliver-Pyatt Centers.
Clementine has residential locations at:
- Agoura Hills, CA
- Yorba Linda, CA
- Palmetto Bay, FL
- South Miami, FL
- Sandy Springs, GA
- Naperville, IL
- St. Louis, MO
- Cherry Hill, NJ
- Briarcliff Manor, NY
- South Salem, NY
- West Linn, OR
- Houston, TX
- Clifton, VA
- Fairfax Station, VA
Reviews greatly appreciated! Please check out the FAQ and Guidelines as well as suggested questions to write a review. Thank you! There are multiple locations of this program so if you could specify which location you were at that would be greatly appreciated.
Location: Cherry Hill
• When were you there?
April 2025-June 2025 if I recall correctly.
• What level(s) of care did you do (e.g., inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP)?
Residential.
• How many patients are there on average?
10-12 patients.
• Does it treat both males and females? If so, is treatment separate or combined?
Yes, it treats both males and females. Treatment is combined, but you won’t ever share a room with the opposite gender.
• If applicable: Do they support the gender identities of transgender and nonbinary people?
Yes.
• How often do you see a medical doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist (therapist), nutritionist, nurse, etc?
Medical doctor/psychiatrist once on the weekends, therapist two times or more evey week, dietician once every week, and you’ll always have access to a day/night shift nurse.
• What is the staff-to-patient ratio?
There’s almost always less RC’s (Recovery coaches) than patients and there should be at least one nurse available at all times. Compared to other treatment facilities, I would say that your care team frolicked around more but your scheduled times to meet with them were kind of random.
• What sort of therapies/groups are provided (e.g., DBT, CBT, EMDR, ACT, exposure therapy, somatic experiencing, etc.)?
Family therapy, relapse prevention, life skills, art therapy, DBT, ACT, etc. Huge variety and I’ll give them credit for always finding something new to do even if it was the same group.
• Describe the average day:
6:00 AM – 6:30 AM – Wake up, vitals, medications, and weighed every other day except for weekends
6:30 AM – 7:15 AM – Get dressed and you have a timed 15 minute shower. You can sign out your sharps during this time such as approved eyelash curlers or hair dryers, but again.. You only have 15 minutes so you’d want to be wise with that time. Also almost everyone shared a room so you’d have to decide with your roommate who was going first and so forth.
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM – Breakfast
8:15 AM – 10:15 AM – Schooling (Weekdays only, shorter on Fridays)
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM – Snack portioning for those approved (Typically Level 2+)
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM – Snack
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Group
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM – Lunch positioning (Typically Level 2+)
12:15 PM – 12:45 PM – Lunch
12:45 PM – 1:00 PM – Reflection
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Walks/Yoga if I remember correctly (To earn this, you’d have to complete the day before and up until the walk.)
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Therapy work (Sessions & Assignments)
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Group
5:00 PM – 6:45 PM – Dinner
6:45 PM – 7:00 PM – Group meal processing/Reflection
6:45-8:00 PM – Relaxing downtime/TV time for whoever’s turn it was to choose what appropriate media we watched/Select what you want for your snacks the following day
8:00 – 815 — Snack portioning for those approved (Typically Level 2+)
8:15 PM – 8:30 PM – Snack
8:30 PM – 9:00 PM – Clean up the milieu (The group space. Your bedroom was locked during the day so everyone was forced to be in the milieu during the day together. It was a shared responsibility to keep it neat.)
9:00 PM – Go back to your rooms after medications
10:00 PM – Lights out. If you needed to use the bathroom or get extra meds, you’d have to use the telephone in your room to call a nurse down to you. You were not allowed to leave your bedroom past this time for any reason.
• What were meals like?
Meals were a big issue for me. Don’t get me wrong, the chef was an exquisite cook, but I’m a very picky eater. You were only allowed to pick a select number of “dislikes” for food items which was very hard for me to have such a limit because I had strong taste preferences. My dietician met with me about this since it kept me in the way of completing and diagnosed me with ARFID (Definitely a stretch. I do NOT have ARFID.. but if that’s what they had to diagnose me with to get accommodations, I guess that’s fine). She allowed me to pick one meal each day that I had a strong irk against and replace it with Uncrustables, yogurt, grapes, and crackers that would match my meal plan.
RCs made the meals when the chef wasn’t available which was usually whatever frozen stuff could be thrown together.
We played fun games during meals such as Mafia, but it was hard to engage since the time was so very limited to complete your meal and most of us were on pretty high meal plans. Also it was embarrassing for it to be your turn in any games such as Family Feud because the attention would be on you and everyone would observe how you were eating or if you were completing your meal.
• What sorts of food were available or served?
Breakfast was always on a weekly rotation.
Monday – I believe Mondays had a chef special.
Tuesday – Overnight oats (My FAVORITE! Everyone was allowed to make these during cooking group and oh my god it was the best thing I’ve ever eaten ever.)
Wednesday – Waffles with nutella (Some people received pop tarts with this meal)
Thursday – Oatmeal w/fruit
Friday – Bagel w/spread, yogurt, and berries
Saturday – Cereal w/milk and a banana
Sunday – Pastry, yogurt, berries
Lunch and dinner were different everyday except for weekends. Every Saturday there was a pizza dinner.
Snacks you selected for yourself the night before, but only people with Level 2+ portioned these for themselves. Examples of snacks you could choose from were:
• Apple/Banana + Peanut butter or Nutella
• Yogurt w/granola
• Pretzels w/humus
• Trail mix
• Oreos w/milk
• Graham crackers + Peanut butter, pudding, or Nutella
• Ice cream
• Cheez its + Drink
• Fig Newtons
• Snack of the week (Chef made this)
I believe on Fridays there was a slightly longer-paced chef-made snack (Ex. Cookies, brownies, etc.) that everyone ate in the milieu while a movie played. This was challenging for a lot of people and was required.
• Did they supplement? How did that system work?
Yes. They measured out a lukewarm vanilla Ensure based on your incompletion in a separate cup. I believe you were offered this halfway through the meal and weren’t given extended time to complete.
• What is the policy of not complying with meals?
You had to fill out a BCA (Behavior Chain Analysis) for any meal/snack that you incompleted. There’s no feeding tubes, so that was never a threat. What WAS a threat was being told that if you didn’t get your crap together, you were going to be sent to a higher level of care that DID have a feeding tube until you were deemed ready to return back to Monte Nido.
• Are you able to eat vegetarian? Vegan?
Yes, as long as it was deemed not ED-stemmed.
• What privileges are allowed?
Less observations, walks, yoga, MNA Move (Just Dance), Outings, Passes, Phone Access (at the very end of your stay typically)
• Does it work on a level system?
Yes. You begin on entry level, Level 1 once you complete your assignments, Level 2 for completing everything and participating in groups, Level 3 you must be completing everything without supplement and progressing heavily in your treatment. Not everyone got to Level 3 before discharging and it was seen as rare. Some people even discharged on Level 1, though this wasn’t a good sign and wasn’t common.
You requested Levels and privileges at a designated time in the week and it was read out loud if you were approved after “Clem Gems” which were little supportive notes everyone wrote to one another. The dieticians and therapists would read these notes out loud. Sometimes they wrote their own to patients as well.
• How do you earn privileges?
Completing assignments, meals, and snacks. Being present in the moment and making progress in your recovery was definitely noticed.
• What was your favorite group?
Art group and cooking group.
• What did you like the most?
My therapist bought me fidgets and bracelet-making material. She seemed to really get me and she helped me wear shorts for the first time in years.
• What did you like the least?
If I’m being super honest, this program was agonizing. I did not make much progress and it felt like a lot of time wasted.
• Would you recommend this program?
For someone determined to recover, absolutely. For someone who’s in forced recovery, there’s not a lot of brute force, and coming from experience, that’s probably what you need most. It’s mostly torture to sit back and not receive privileges because you’re not participating in your treatment or advocating for yourself well.
• What level of activity or exercise was allowed?
Walks, yoga, MNA move (Just Dance)
• What did people do on weekends?
Lots of TV time, outside time, outings, passes, family visits.
• Do you get to know your weight?
No.
• What was the average length of stay?
I’d say 6-8 weeks.
• What was the average age range?
13-17 from what I saw.
• How do visits/phone calls work?
There weren’t a lot of visiting times, but the ones that were available were pretty decent in time. Holidays and Fridays were usually when these occurred. There was a phone booth where you could sign up the night before for a maximum of 2 15 minute calls and one 10 minute call in the evening. When you first arrive, an additional punishment for not completing your meal was to have an RC listen to you call your guardian to let them know you did not complete your meal. After a while, most people opted out of this. It was humiliating to say that least.
• What is the electronics policy (e.g., cell phones, iPods, Kindles, laptops, tablets)?
You can have a device for educational purposes only that you’d receive during schooling hours. You were observed to make sure you were on-task during this time by an RC and teacher, though. A phone exposure was given to a lot of patients before they were discharged. MP3 players were always welcome and I remember one of the family therapists asking around if anyone wanted her to download songs onto their MP3 player. Level 2+ was allowed to sign up to play games on the computer in the milieu.
For inpatient/residential: Are you able to go on outings/passes?
Yes, lunch outings every Tuesday. We voted on where we were going to go, but a dietician ultimately made the final call. (You didn’t earn this. Everyone went. You chose your own meal and your dietician wouldn’t tell you if that meal was appropriate for your meal plan until you went back to the facility. If what you ate didn’t match your meal plan, you were given a supplement upon return to “make up” for it.)
Outings were a privilege on Saturdays that we also voted on where to go. You’d have to complete the days prior leading up to it. You could also request passes. I got a birthday pass to get my hair done, but I had to earn it.
What kind of aftercare do they provide? Do they help you set up an outpatient treatment team?
Yes.
If applicable: Is the program trauma-informed?
Absolutely. I really explored my trauma during my stay here, which was helpful.
If applicable: How fast is the weight gain process?
That was up to you, but regressing was hardly an option because you’d be threatened with a higher level of care. I gained hardly anything just dilly-daddlying with what I could get away with.
Other (Mostly grievances):
It felt like this facility was learning how to run itself while it was already packed with patients. It definitely felt nice to have so much say in your treatment, but it felt unsteady. I recall so many inappropriate occasions. One of the RC’s told the patients to “not tell” when she crashed into another car during a Fourth of July firework outing, a new hire stormed off of the site after being disciplined for commenting on patients’ bodies, many patients literally ran away and police had to be called. I will always recall my roommate being kicked out of the program for terrible conduct and she stole some of my stuff before she left. She also nearly kicked down the telephone booth room.. so if that still lingers you’ll know why. She was only placed as my roommate because she “liked me best” and she tried to punch her other roommate in the middle of the night. I was pretty frustrated by how often they made us switch rooms, but they basically told me to “suck it up buttercup.” I wanted to be discharged early since I was 4 months into inpatient treatment and I was beyond homesick and treatment fatigued, and they threatened to make sure my insurance was marked so I never got help in the future if I left early. Definitely an appropriate way to show you care..
Overall, this facility just seemed to take a lot of time away from me. It seemed as though their tactic to make you comply with treatment was to turn you against your parents and see the worst in your childhood in order to make you feel sorry for yourself and want to take care of yourself. I know that seems like a sick way of viewing it, but seeing that every single one of the patients I had stayed in contact with after my stay relapsed due to retaliating against their parents, I’ll let that speak for themselves.
Also, I lost a lot of things at this facility that were important to me such as a contact list from the facility I came from. Still heartbroken about it because the nurse who did my intake wouldn’t let me get my stuff settled before a medical exam. Pretty sure it flew out the window. Still butthurt to this day because I’ve lost my chance to contact people I developed such close bonds with. This nurse also didn’t know how to do our blood work at all and always blamed it on our “tiny veins.” Super annoying and she was very nasty.
Meal plans were typically way too high for the time given. It was uncomfortable.
I also have pretty bad social anxiety and the inability to go back to my room whenever I wanted was uncomfortable. Naps were also not allowed and I was in “food comas” constantly so that was difficult. Assignments also seemed stupid because my therapist never even looked over them and it was repetitive/not personalized.
If you didn’t earn privileges (Which in my opinion were hard to earn in the first place), it was agonizing to watch other people participate while you sat in an uncomfortably crammed corner and watched while filling out a form to reflect on your choices that led you to not participate. I didn’t even want to participate in the privileges such as yoga even when I earned it. The music is engraved in my head to this day. It was super annoying. Also the yoga teacher thought it was appropriate to tell me and some of the other patients about her diet and “good” and “bad” foods?
Sorry for all the “he said” “she said,” but I felt it was necessary.
Very random but do you happen to have the overnight oats recipe? I loved those too!
FULL RECENT REVIEW
Location: South Miami
What were meals like?
1RC at snack, 1 RC+ 1 clinican at meals, usally played games like carpet/tile, had 30 minutes for lunch+breakfast, 45 for dinner, 15 for snack
What sorts of food were available or served?
Rotating meal schedule on a 4 week plan, food was good
Did they supplement? How did that system work?
supplemented with vanilla ensure plus, amount was based on which meal plan u were on such as (ABC) or snacks were (pink,teal,navy, green, ect)
A higehst meal plan, usally around xxx per meal
Pink: highest snack plan: xxx per snack) if you were on highest meal+snacks would be around xxxx calories, u could also be on morning smothie at 5am before breakfast if u didnt gain weight fast! most people were on B meals and Teal snacks which is around xxxx
What is the policy of not complying with meals?
supplamnet after 15 minutes bases on how much u ate, if u didnt complete supplamnet u would be given a BCA but u didnt have to comlete it, if u go a whole day without eating you will be put on med obs, and some people were sent to the hospital to go inpatient/be tube feed
Are you able to eat vegetarian? Vegan?
yes only if you has been vegetrarin historically, you couldnt just be vegan or vegaterain for ed behaviors
What privileges are allowed?
millue computer, phone, visitation on friday for 2 hours, saturday outing, wensday lunch outing
Does it work on a level system?
yes entery level, level 1, level 2, level 3(no one ever got to that) disecharge, each level not much changes u could rlly just spend more time in bathroom routine in morning and night and could bake at cooking group
How do you earn privileges?
Completion and BEING SUPERRR HONEST IN GROUP/THERAPY
What sort of groups do they have?
process, body image, dbt, cbt, act, nutrion
What was your favorite group?
process group
If applicable: Is the program trauma-informed?
kind of- maininly focused on ed but can help process trauma
What did you like the most?
staff, therpists were soooo nice
What did you like the least?
super strict abt what u say, its like ur in jail, sooo strict abt movment
Would you recommend this program?
yes 100% so amazing, but if ur not willing to do the work to recover it will defiintly not be for you, its kind of what you make of it
What level of activity or exercise was allowed?
yoga 2-3x week if u completed for 24hrs, didnt do excessive movment and werent on med obs or saftey obs
What did people do on weekends?
very very boring, we has saturday outing and like a million groups, honestly most depressing part of the week felt very lonley and sad
Do you get to know your weight?
no but i saw it on the computer once, ur goal weight will be based on ur growth charts not bmi, there sooooo strict about not knowing your weight at all
If applicable: How fast is the weight gain process?
if u need to weight restore i would say its about 3-4lb the first few weeks and then it happens slower as your body starts to medically stable
What was the average length of stay?
they say 4-6 weeks but its more like 11-13, the fastest i saw was 5 weeks but that was bc of insurance
What was the average age range?
12-17, mostly 15yrs old
How do visits/phone calls work?
phone after phone exspure and u can have it on discharge level or level 3, computer and like a landline are always avaliable and u can call for pretty much as long as u want
What is the electronics policy (e.g., cell phones, iPods, Kindles, laptops, tablets)?
ipads, computers, phones for school but u cant like look up ed stuff bc they get rlly mad and will take aways ur privlages
For adolescents: Did they provide time to do schoolwork or offer academic support?
yes there was 2 hours from 8:30, 10:30 to do work with a teacher there
For inpatient/residential: Are you able to go on outings/passes?
yes 2 hours on level 2, on fridays, if u complete for 24hrs
For PHP/IOP: What support do they provide outside of programming hours?
highley reconmeded php
What kind of aftercare do they provide? Do they help you set up an outpatient treatment team?
most ppl did virtual php
Are there any resources for people who come from out of state/country?
yes one girl was from mexico
Thank you AB!! This is going to help a lot of people!
?Full Review?
When were you there? September-December 2023
What level(s) of care did you do (e.g., inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP)? Residential
If applicable: Is it wheelchair accessible? No
How many patients are there on average? 8 is the max, but it typically ranged from 4 to 7.
Does it treat both males and females? If so, is treatment separate or combined? Both! And treatment is combined. Different genders just aren’t roommates.
If applicable: Do they support the gender identities of transgender and nonbinary people? Yes!
How often do you see a medical doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist (therapist), nutritionist, nurse, etc? Doctor (in person) 1x week, Psychiatrist (virtual) 1x week, Therapist (in person) 2x week, Dietician (in person) 1x week, and nursing every day for morning vitals/meds and meds at night (and as needed ofc).
What is the staff-to-patient ratio? Usually there were 2 RCs, sometimes 1 if they were short staffed.
What sort of therapies are used (e.g., DBT, CBT, EMDR, ACT, exposure therapy, somatic experiencing, etc.)? DBT, CBT, ACT. We also did individualized exposures and some clients if WR* [*WR stands for weight restored] and suffered from trauma would participate in CPT.
Describe the average day:
6:00am: wake up and get vitals. after vitals, you could shower and do your morning routine. you could also flush the toilet without a flush check at this time during the day.
7:00am: had to be down in milleau at this point and RCs would begin locking rooms.
7:30-8:00am: breakfast
8:15-10:15am: school time
10:30am: snack
11:00am: group
12:15pm: lunch (we did mindfulness before and reflection after)
1:00-3:00pm: group/walk/sessions/assignments time depending on day
3:00pm: snack
3:15-5:00pm: sessions/assignment time or yoga if it was a monday
5:00pm: group
6:00pm: dinner(also did mindfulness before and reflection after)
7:00-8:15pm: free time, could usually do stuff like watch tv
8:15pm: snack
9:00pm: night routine
10:00pm: lights out
What were meals like? it was a 4 week rotation. during the week, the chef cooked lunch and dinner. breakfast was on a one week rotation that the rc’s prepared. weekends, saturday was pizza night, lunches were rc made, and usually the chef would pre made sunday dinner. weekends kinda sucked meal wise lol.
What sorts of food were available or served? there was a variety! we had asian dishes, italian dishes, american dishes, i tried lots of new things while there.
Did they supplement? How did that system work? clementine has what they call a “food first” program so even if you had a single piece of cucumber left you would get poured a whole ensure. obviously if what you’re supplementing for is more than one ensures worth you will get more but if you’re supplementing it was minimum one ensure.
What is the policy of not complying with meals? if you refuse supplement, most clients had to make refusal calls (where an rc would stand in phone booth while client told parents they didn’t complete) and you also could not do walks, yoga, outing, inning, if they were in next 24 hrs and you had previously been eligible.
Are you able to eat vegetarian? Vegan? vegetarian, yes. vegan, i think so?
What privileges are allowed? if approved, 20 mins computer time at night, passes, doing dishes, portioning, and some other stuff
Does it work on a level system? yes. there’s levels entry, 1, 2, and 3.
How do you earn privileges? by following your treatment plan (completing meal plan, weight restoring if needed, being respectful to staff and peers)
What sort of groups do they have? CBT, DBT, ACT, yoga, cooking, body and soul, nutrition, art expressive, goal setting
What was your favorite group? k*** group. well technically it was called family and relationships and grounding group but k*** the family therapist always made these groups so fun like one time we whacked cardboard boxes with wooden posts to let out anger lol.
If applicable: Is the program trauma-informed? yes for the most part. therapists were awesome with my ptsd. most of the RCs and nurses were too.
What did you like the most? the other clients, k*** the family therapist, the individualized exposures
What did you like the least? some of the RCs kinda frustrated me. i also had beef with a nurse who was triggering.
Would you recommend this program? yes. i feel like they give you a lot of independence while also holding you accountable.
What level of activity or exercise was allowed? if approved you could do a mileish walk at the park twice a week, yoga twice a week, and just dance once a week.
What did people do on weekends? we did two groups a day and watched a lot of tv. we also had the outing on saturday and inning on sunday that we could participate in if approved.
Do you get to know your weight? nope.
If applicable: How fast is the weight gain process? individual.
What was the average length of stay? i saw anywhere from 5-16 weeks but average id say 8-10 maybe.
What was the average age range? 12-17
How do visits/phone calls work? one 15 min call in afternoon and a 10 min one in evening inside the phone booth an rc would sit outside of. there was a noise machine outside door tho so they couldn’t hear your convo. visits were every friday 2-5pm and anyone could really come as long as it wasn’t a ridiculous amount of people and your guardian approved it. you could also sometimes arrange for visitors on other days as long as it’s outside programming time. my best friend visited me on a saturday afternoon and my mom did on a monday afternoon once 🙂
What is the electronics policy (e.g., cell phones, iPods, Kindles, laptops, tablets)? none
Are you able to go on outings/passes? yes if approved
What kind of aftercare do they provide? Do they help you set up an outpatient treatment team?
they do lots of relapse prevention planning and yes they help coordinate with outpatient team!
Thank you sam!!! This is SO helpful! I appreciate the work and time you put into writing this review. If you are comfortable sharing (if not no worries!), which location is this review for?
AHHH IM SO SORRY I MUSTVE NOT PASTED THAT PART OVER BUT CLEMENTINE ST LOUIS!!?
No worries at all! ❤️ I do that all the time haha. I’ll add it to the top of your post ?
?Recent Full Review?
Location: Clementine Cherry hill
• When were you there? Sept – Dec
• What level(s) of care did you do (e.g., inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP)? Residential
• How many patients are there on average? it can hold up to 12. During my first few weeks it was always full, but now I think it’s a lot less full rn
• Does it treat both males and females? If so, is treatment separate or combined? Both. treatment is combined, but males will room w males, females will room with females, etc
• If applicable: Do they support the gender identities of transgender and nonbinary people? yes they’re very supportive
• How often do you see a medical doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist (therapist), nutritionist, nurse, etc? doctor at least 1x per week (though it would usually be online or a surprise lol), psychiatrist 1x per week usually on Thursdays, therapist at least 2x per week + you can ask for check-ins. therapy sessions were written on the board but they’d often be pushed back
• What is the staff-to-patient ratio?There is always at least 1 RC with patients, but usually there are two
• What sort of therapies are used (e.g., DBT, CBT, EMDR, ACT, exposure therapy, somatic experiencing, etc.)? we have DBT, CBT, and ACT group. you can discuss exposures with your individual therapist, but they usually won’t come until near the end of your stay bc they want to make sure you are ready. (clothing exposures, challenge snacks, phone exposure, etc). but we would also have meal outings on tuesdays so I guess that’s an exposure too
• What were meals like? during the weekdays they were soooooo good! there’s a chef who cooks lunch and dinner, but RCs cook on weekends
• What sorts of food were available or served? breakfast was the same every week
Monday: english muffins w/ butter and eggs
tuesday: overnight oats made in cooking group
Wednesday: waffles w/ nutella and pb and fruit
Thursday: oatmeal with cranberries
Friday: bagel w/ cream cheese, and yogurt w/ fruit
Saturday: Cereal with almonds, milk, and a banana
Sunday: either little bites or french toast sticks w/ yogurt and fruit
• Did they supplement? How did that system work? Yes. we could only supplement once halfway hit, and RCs would come around and check up on us. It’s room temp vanilla ensure
• What is the policy of not complying with meals? No movement that day and the day after (so no yoga or walk). if it’s the day before the outing, you don’t go on the outing. but meal outings aren’t taken away
• Are you able to eat vegetarian? Vegan? Yes, you just have to discuss with the dietician
• What privileges are allowed? walks, yoga, phone calls, mna move later at level 2, outings, passes later at level 2
• Does it work on a level system? There are three levels: you start at entry level, but usually get level 1 after you complete your therapy assignments. Then at level 1 it’s pretty much the same, you get yoga and walks. Then you can request level 2 (you have to have no refusals for the week before you request) where you can get mna move and request passes + you get 20 mins computer time. People rarely get level 3, but you need to complete with no supplement and you get to use your phone for 15 minutes a week
• How do you earn privileges? by completing and being open in therapy
• What sort of groups do they have? the ones i mentioned before, along with art group, cooking, nutrition, body and soul, process (where you can talk about issues with peers or staff), contract (where you can request privileges), and community (where you find out if you got said privileges). i’m prob forgetting something but oh well
• What was your favorite group? cooking group was the best! we made what we were going to eat for dinner that day, and also we made overnight oats for breakfast the next day.
• If applicable: Is the program trauma-informed? yes
• What did you like the most? I liked my individual sessions the most. I probably had the most helpful therapy sessions there that I’ve ever had. I also liked being able to meet different people
• What did you like the least? It can be hard living with 11 other teenagers, so petty gossip can happen (it’s annoying). Also, if you don’t complete dinner within the time frame you get an incomplete, which is really annoying
• Would you recommend this program? Yes, if you are committed to recovery
• What level of activity or exercise was allowed? We did yoga and walks. But if you are doing movement outside of that you will be redirected
• What did people do on weekends? We had an outing on Saturday, on fridays family could visit, and on sundays we had an inning (basically we usually make a craft or something). We are also allowed to watch TV all day on weekends. It’s a little boring though
• Do you get to know your weight? No
• What was the average length of stay? They will usually tell you 8-10 weeks but it depends entirely on how well you are doing
• What was the average age range? it goes from 12-18
• How do visits/phone calls work? family visits on friday for around 3 hrs. We can sign up for phone slots two times a day, for 15 minutes during the day and 10 minutes at night.
• What is the electronics policy (e.g., cell phones, iPods, Kindles, laptops, tablets)? No phones unless you are on level 3. But if you brought a device that can be used for school it will be put in electronics, and you will be able to use them during school time
• What kind of aftercare do they provide? Do they help you set up an outpatient treatment team? They make sure that you have an outpatient team and they set up php
• Other?
i recommend! the clinical director is really good and so are the therapists. the nurses are also amazing
What are the rules for contact with friends outside of the setting? Can patients use laptops to email friends, or use phone time to call friends? One of the biggest obstacles to getting my son into treatment is his fear of not being in touch with friends…
Hey did they allow you to have dislikes? How many?
usually 3 dislikes were allowed at my clem program i just discharged from again yesterday:)
?Recent Full Review?
Location: South Salem / Hudson Valley
• When were you there?
• september – november 2023
• What level(s) of care did you do (e.g., inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP)?
• residential
• How many patients are there on average?
• it had 12 beds, but when i was there we only had an average of about 7 people
• Does it treat both males and females? If so, is treatment separate or combined?
• treats both males and females, and it is combined
• If applicable: Do they support the gender identities of transgender and nonbinary people?
• absolutely
• How often do you see a medical doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist (therapist), nutritionist, nurse, etc?
• psychiatrist: 1x, therapist: 2x, dietician: 1x, nurses you see everyday
• What is the staff-to-patient ratio?
• there was always at least 1 nurse and 1 RC (recovery coach), there are supposed to be more RC’s but they were really understaffed
• What sort of therapies are used (e.g., DBT, CBT, EMDR, ACT, exposure therapy, somatic experiencing, etc.)?
• dbt, cbt, cpt, act, art therapy, music therapy, family therapy + more !!
• What were meals like?
• the meals on the weekdays were super good, there was a chef that would come in and make the meals for us. on weekends it would be the RC’s making meals, so they were quite honestly a little less good than they are on weekdays.
• What sorts of food were available or served?
• it was all on a three week rotation. breakfast was usually things like waffles, pancakes, or overnight oats, and lunch and dinner items varied a lot. there were also always snacks available such as fruit, string cheese, and oreos, and the whole milieu worked together to pick an item for their snack of the week.
• Did they supplement? How did that system work?
• yes, at halfway point you could recieve a supplement (it was vanilla ensure)
• What is the policy of not complying with meals?
• you would get privileges taken away (such as going on outings)
• Are you able to eat vegetarian? Vegan?
• yes, but they make sure it’s not for an ed related reason
• What privileges are allowed?
• passes, walks, yoga, cell phone time (if on level 3), outings
• Does it work on a level system?
• yes there are 4 levels. entry, which you’re usually on for a few days when you get there. level 1 you get at your first contract group, level 2 is if you do assignments and complete everything, level 3 is doing assignments, completing without supplement, and showing growth. most people got to level 2 before discharging.
• How do you earn privileges?
• completing meals and snacks, completing assignments, making progress
• What sort of groups do they have?
• other than the therapeutic ones, there were also really fun groups like crafts, yoga, and cooking.
• What was your favorite group?
• i loved cooking group it was so fun
• Would you recommend this program?
• absolutely !!!!!!
• What level of activity or exercise was allowed?
• walks, yoga, and mna move, however you couldn’t stand up for too long or you would be told to sit down.
• What did people do on weekends?
• we still had some groups so we would go to those, talk to each other, have fun on outings and innings, and watch tv in the milieu
• Do you get to know your weight?
• absolutely not!!!
• What was the average length of stay?
• it really did depend. i’ve seen as short as 4 weeks and as long as 13 weeks.
• What was the average age range?
• 12 – 18
• How do visits/phone calls work?
• visiting on friday and holidays, and there was a phone booth where you could sign up for a maximum of 2 calls. 15 min in afternoon and 10 min in the evening
• What is the electronics policy (e.g., cell phones, iPods, Kindles, laptops, tablets)?
• you’re allowed to have your electronics during school. you can get your phone for like an hour if you’re on level 3, however you can bring an mp3 player with you for music.
• For inpatient/residential: Are you able to go on outings/passes?
• everyone goes on meal outings on tuesdays, and you can go on the weekend outing if you complete the day before and the day of (assuming you don’t have a pattern of incompletion before that.) once on level 2, you can start requesting passes
• What kind of aftercare do they provide? Do they help you set up an outpatient treatment team? yes
all in all i really did love clem and the staff were all lovely. i highly recommend choosing clementine hudson valley for treatment<3
?Recent Full Review?
Location: Cherry Hill
• When were you there?
• February 2023 – May 2023
• What level(s) of care did you do (e.g., inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP)?
• residential
• How many patients are there on average?
• 12 patients
• Does it treat both males and females? If so, is treatment separate or combined?
• treats both males and females, and it is combined
• If applicable: Do they support the gender identities of transgender and nonbinary people?
• yuppp
• How often do you see a medical doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist (therapist), nutritionist, nurse, etc?
• medical doctor: 1x (weekend), psychiatrist: 1x (weekend), therapist: 2x, dietician: 1x, nurse you see everyday
• What is the staff-to-patient ratio?
• 2 rcs (recovery coaches), atleast 1 nurse, and like the therapists would be there too on weekdays
• What sort of therapies are used (e.g., DBT, CBT, EMDR, ACT, exposure therapy, somatic experiencing, etc.)?
• dbt, cbt, act, art therapy, relapse prevention, life skills, family therapy
• Describe the average day:
6:00 – 6:30: wake up, vitals, meds, and weighed every other day except for weekends (monday, wednesday, friday)
6:30 – 7:15: get ready, dress, 15 min shower
7:30 – 8:00: breakfast
8:15 – 10:15: school (weekdays, shorter on friday)
10:15 – 10:30: snack portioning (level 2+)
10:30 – 10:45: snack
11:00 – 12:00: group
12:00 – 12:15: lunch portioning (level 2/3)
12:15 – 12:45: lunch
12:45 – 1:00: reflection
1:00 – 1:30: walk on mondays and thursdays (you need to be approved to go and complete the day before and up until the walk)
1:30 – 3:00: sessions and assignments
3:00 – 3:15: snack portioning (level 2+)
3:15 – 3:30: snack
3:30 – 4:30: sessions and assignments
4:30 – 5:30: group
6:00 – 6:45: dinner
6:45 – 7:00: reflection
7:00 – 8:00: relaxation
8:00 – 8:15 snack portioning (level 2+)
8:15 – 8:30: snack
8:30 – 9:00 clean up
9:00 – go back to rooms
10:00 – lights out
• What were meals like?
• meals were good! there was a chef that made the food on the weekdays and sometimes prepared food for the weekends, but it was usually the rcs making the weekend meals. you can also request the chef to make something! during meals we would usually play games for distractions and it was really fun
• What sorts of food were available or served?
• breakfast was on a weekly rotation (monday: eggs, english muffin w/butter, yogurt w/berries – tuesday: overnights oats, granola, berries – wednesday: waffles w/ pb and nutella, berries – thursday: oatmeal w/ dried fruit – friday: bagel w/ spread, yogurt, berries – saturday: cereal w/ milk & almonds, banana – sunday: pastry, yogurt, berries) lunch and dinner were different everyday except for on the weekends. every saturday there’s pizza for dinner. you could pick your snacks from a snack sheet and they were like fruit & spread, fruit & cheese, nuts & dried fruit/m&m’s, snack mix & juice, pita chips & hummus, yogurt & granola, graham crackers & choc milk/pb, kit kat/snickers, ice cream, pudding & wafers, crackers & cream cheese, fig newtons, snack of the week
• Did they supplement? How did that system work?
• yupp, it was given in these weird looking cups but at the bottom there were lines which were called the lines of glory
• What is the policy of not complying with meals?
• you fill out a bca* [*BCA stands for Behavior Chain Analysis]for each snack/meal you don’t complete and get like warned ig, if you don’t start completing you get sent to chop and then they determine if you can go back to clem or go somewhere like denver or arizona where tubing is available
• Are you able to eat vegetarian? Vegan?
• yes, but they make sure it’s not because of your ed
• What privileges are allowed?
• less observation, walks, yoga, mna move (just dance), passes, outings, phone access
• Does it work on a level system?
• yes, first is entry level, level 1 you get once you complete your assignments, level 2 you must be completing everything and can participate in groups and mna is possible, level 3 you must be completing everything without supplement and also making progress in therapy, you usually get level 3 before discharging
• How do you earn privileges?
• completing meals and snacks, completing assignments, making progress
• What sort of groups do they have?
• cbt, dbt, act, art therapy, relapse prevention, life skills, cooking group, nutrition, yoga, process, multi-family, family and relationships
• What was your favorite group?
• i really liked cooking group, you can help make the meal and the overnight oats for breakfast
• What did you like the most?
• the people (clients, staff)
• What did you like the least?
• it was a bit understaffed when i was there, and they don’t give extra time to complete supplement
• Would you recommend this program?
• yesssss
• What level of activity or exercise was allowed?
• walks, yoga, and mna move
• What did people do on weekends?
• we were allowed to have the tv the entire day so lots of movies, crafts, outings, passes, just talking to others
• Do you get to know your weight?
• nope
• What was the average length of stay?
• 6 – 8 weeks
• What was the average age range?
• 12 – 18
• How do visits/phone calls work?
• visiting on friday and holidays, and there was a phone booth where you could sign up for a maximum of 2 calls. 15 min in afternoon and 10 min in the evening
• What is the electronics policy (e.g., cell phones, iPods, Kindles, laptops, tablets)? • no cell phones, youre only allowed to have your electronics during school • For inpatient/residential: Are you able to go on outings/passes? • yes, lunch outings every tuesday (everyone goes), outings to the store or wherever on saturday (you must complete day prior and leading up to it tho), and you can request to go on passes • What kind of aftercare do they provide? Do they help you set up an outpatient treatment team? • yes
So this was a positive experience that helped you?
I only see three groups here – is that right? I would think there would be more. Do you have any idea what they do in the summer during school time? My daughter has some makeup work, but not so much that it would take her more than a week or two to complete. Thank you!
?Full Review?
When were you there?
i was at twin lakes in fairfax, virginia from april 2021-august 2021
What level(s) of care did you do (e.g., inpatient, residential, PHP, IOP)?
residential and then virtual MN php
How many patients are there on average?
usually 8-12, but it varied a lot (at one point there were only like 4 of us because a bunch of people discharged)
Does it treat both males and females? If so, is treatment separate or combined?
i believe only AFAB
If applicable: Do they support the gender identities of transgender and nonbinary people?
yes
How often do you see a medical doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist (therapist), nutritionist, etc?
psychiatrist 1x (sometimes virtual), no medical doctor on site, would only see virtually for emergencies but there is great nursing staff you see daily, therapist for 1 hr (2 30 min sessions or one longer session), family therapist 1x, dietician 1x
What is the staff-to-patient ratio?
at least 2 RCs (recovery coaches) or staff members at all times, sometimes 3. also staff would walk around depending on time of day, it was a home-like environment
What sort of therapies are used (e.g., DBT, CBT, EMDR, etc.)?
DBT, CBT, ACT, art therapy
Describe the average day:
6:00-6:30: vitals and wake up (exact time depends on which room you’re in)
6:30-7:20: get ready, shower; you get 15 minutes in the bathroom and there are timers
7:30-8:00: breakfast
8:15-10:15: school (on weekdays, group on weekends)
10:30-10:45: snack
11-12: group
12:15-12:45: lunch
then there was reflection and either movement if you’re approved (walk, just dance) or rest time
1:30-3:00: sessions/assignments
3:00-3:15: snack
3:30-4:30: group
4:30-5:45: sessions/assignments
6-7: dinner and reflection
7:15-8:00: relaxation
8:15-8:30: snack
9:00: go up to rooms and get ready for bed
10:00: lights out
some interesting things were cooking group on mondays, contract group and yoga on wednesdays, outings on weekends, brunch and movie night on sundays
What were meals like?
meals were usually good, although quality would sometimes fluctuate because the chef only worked weekdays and also had vacation times, meaning lots of frozen meals. however she was AMAZING and we all loved her so much. she takes requests and you can tell she puts so much care into making meals fun and age appropriate. we would have all sorts of themed meals (tea party, hawaiian, breakfast for dinner, etc.) and every week we would have a different “country” themed dinner on mondays. i remember she specifically did my country and let my grandma send in recipes for inspiration!! there was also a garden that we could help out with and she would incorporate whatever we picked into the meals.
you get 30 minutes for lunch and breakfast, 45 for dinner, and 15 for snacks. staff would sit on each side of the table and sometimes “redirect” or offer support if anyone was struggling/ using behaviors. the vibes would depend on the milieu, it could be awkward but usually it was actually a lot of fun. i remember laughing so hard i could not breathe some meals. we would play lots of table games.
What sorts of food were available or served?
breakfast was the same rotation every week (monday oatmeal+cranberries+milk, tuesday scrambled eggs+english muffin and butter+yogurt, wednesday overnight oats, etc.). lunch and dinner were on a 6 week rotation but the chef would sort of switch things up if that makes sense lol. lots of mexican like tacos/enchiladas, sandwiches, stir fries, pastas, burgers, etc. you pick your snacks from a snack sheet no matter what, and there were the same options like yog+granola, fruit/graham crackers with pb/nutella, snack mix+juice, etc. but there would be different flavors of everything each week. also, there were different bakery items as well as snack of the week, which we would make lists to request. my favorites were cinnamon pita chips with chocolate hummus, goldfish with fruit snacks, and clio bars.
every saturday is uncrustables, fruit cup, and chips for lunch and pizza with a side for dinner.
every tuesday is lunch outings. my favorites were noodles n co and cava (mediterranean).
Did they supplement? How did that system work?
yup, they just give you a cup of something and no one knows whats inside, although there was lots of speculation. i personally never supplemented.
What is the policy of not complying with meals?
people usually comply, but i have seen one person leave after not completing for a few days. i think you possibly get sent to HLOC.
Are you able to eat vegetarian?
yes
What privileges are allowed?
less observation in bathroom, movement, participating in gardening and cooking group, passes, outings, phone access
Does it work on a level system?
yes, you request to move up levels each contract group. they will sometimes move people down but rarely. for each level you must complete all the corresponding assignments before requesting to move up.
entry level you get NOTHING lol, no sharps, no movements, no nothing. you are on “all obs” which means a staff will monitor your bathroom usage at all times and you will have to count and they will flush your toilet.
level 1 pretty much everyone gets their first contract group.
level 2 is the one you will stay on most of your time, you can participate in almost groups and movement becomes possible at this level although not guaranteed.
level 3 is rare and means you are really recovery-oriented and doing well. the best thing about level 3 is that you can have your phone (after you do a phone check with your therapist which is VERY awkward) and have 30:0 obs (30 minutes after meals and 0 minutes after snacks you can use the bathroom on your own)
How do you earn privileges?
consistently complete meals, reduce behaviors, work on assignments, be honest and vulnerable with your team, challenge yourself
What sort of groups do they have?
process groups, relapse prevention, CBT/DBT/ACT, art therapy, yoga, body image, etc.
What was your favorite group?
i liked process group because we got to actually talk and bond as a milieu
What did you like the most?
individualized treatment, they will REALLY challenge you on a lot of eating disorder behaviors as opposed to larger centers that let you get away with a lot. it was really important for my recovery.
also the people are amazing and the nature of the small house environment will let you make the best relationships ever. i cherish all the people i met at clem, and they have seriously forever changed my life.
the rc’s are super hit or miss but the good ones are GOOD, you can check in with an RC at any time one-on-one and they are amazing to talk to. i wish i could stay friends with some of them.
What did you like the least?
the personal location i was at went through a lot of change at the end so it was pretty disorganized, understaffed, and high turnover rate. literally everyone left.
also, the medical care is a bit more limited. i had to go to urgent care at one point for something not ed related because there was no doctor, and it really shouldn’t have gotten as bad as it did but the nurses didn’t know better.
Would you recommend this program?
yes 100% would recommend clementine. i can’t speak to how it is right now though, i know monte nido is going through a lot of change.
What level of activity or exercise was allowed?
it depends on your medical stability. you could get walks, yoga, and “MNA move” which was almost always just dance. we seriously loved just dance.
What did people do on weekends?
weekends were super relaxing. we did lots of crafts, tv/movies, etc. sometimes they could be boring, but when the milieu was super good we would literally just sit together and talk all day. also there are outings/passes on weekends, and you can have visiting as well.
Do you get to know your weight?
absolutely not
How fast is the weight gain process?
very individual but if you have to weight restore it can be pretty quick.
What was the average length of stay?
i literally saw 1 week to 5 months. i was there for a while, maybe 4 months or so, but that was definitely the longer end. it very much depends on insurance.
What was the average age range?
12-17, there were 11 year olds though
How do visits/phone calls work?
there was a phone booth and you get 2 15 minute slots a day. visitation was limited, however this was during covid.
What is the electronics policy (e.g., cell phones, iPods, Kindles, laptops, tablets)?
no electronics except during school. there is a community computer that people share time on where you can email, play music, etc.
For inpatient/residential: Are you able to go out on passes?
yes
What kind of aftercare do they provide? Do they help you set up an outpatient treatment team?
yes definitely, they set most people up with a php.
Other?
clementine really will challenge you but it is so worth it. i think the program overall is very well set up. this was my 4th treatment center and by far the best one. if you have questions, i will try my best to respond!
?Review?
I loved it there,4/5 stars.The the therapists were all nice and knowledgeable .Groups taught genuinely helpful skills,the dietitian was meh but good at her job which is what matters.The food was good but strange with LOTS of variety which was very hard since I’m naturally a picky eater, staff was educated and most were very kind.I think that some helpful things were check ins after meals with the group, and a worksheet you filled out if you didn’t complete your food.my complaint would be with the management and psychiatrist.
TRIGGER WARNING!Sewer slide!
I went in wanting to get better, and asked for my meds to be switched since they weren’t helping and were causing me anxiety tics.They put on Zoloft which made sense since I had been Prozac it’s generally the next switch.But a little after the switch I started having suicidal thoughts, so they increased my meds, but they got worse.I made sure to be truthful about how I was doing and they continued increasing the Zoloft higher .then one night my best friend was sent to a higher level and they wouldn’t let me say goodbye. I was devastated and it felt like the last straw,I became nonverbal and they just talked to me and told me that if I felt unsafe I should say so.That night I attempted sewerslide, and they sent to a mental hospital.they wouldn’t take me back .After one week.Two weeks.Three weeks and a another med switch .NO other residential would take me but I couldn’t go home I wasn’t safe enough for that.They still refused to take me .I was stable by then but still they wouldn’t.I stayed at the mental hospital five weeks until we found a place that wasn’t for ED that would take me.
?Review?
I went to clementine twin lakes in September of 2021. I had been to several other treatment places before one being MCCallum place and it was a horrible experience. I left without any help or support and quickly relapsed. I still have lots of trauma from my experience there. I was so scared about going to clementine because I thought it would be just as bad but I can confidently say it saved my life. The workers there were so kind and supportive unlike McCallum they actually wanted to be there and help us. Groups were informative and they gave me skills I still use today. They did an amazing job even during COVID and being understaffed (every treatment place I’ve been to has been understaffed) they never used it as an excuse to not be there for all the clients. My therapist saved my life and I miss her so much. I still look back on those days and remember all that she taught me. I learned so much there and will be forever grateful.
?Review?
Location: Clementine, Twin Lakes
Where to start? It’s been three years since Clementine twin lakes and I still think about some of the things I was told here. To be fair, I was kicked out for being too complex and handed off to an agency, and I cycled through numerous other facilities, state run because CTW ‘made sure no other good residential would take me’ (her words— not mine), but this place stuck with me. If you want your daughter to learn she is a selfish burden for her disorder, this is where to send her. Do you want her to feel worthless? Stupid? Clementine is the place for you. Thank you, Clementine. I know what I am now. You put me in my place. The public humiliation tactics and juvenile infighting between staff was a fun bonus. They interviewed each individual client once to get them to tattle on other clients they thought we’re talking crap about staff. Oh— and I never saw my therapist except in that interrogation. This place is run by snobby high school girls who are actually grown women.
?Review?
Virginia: Clementine Twin Lakes:
Our girl has been having nightmares ever since her time here. It was so traumatic for her that despite having continued levels of care including some she really trusts, she has not been able to get over the trauma. As parents, before we sent our daughter here, our choice was between death, being sex trafficked, and Clementine. So, not really a choice, but we had heard GOOD things about Clementine Twin Lakes. Her time at Clementine took her last personality traits away. Prior to Clementine she had friends and an identity, and when she departed she had a different identity and discarded nearly all of her old friends. Her current outpatient therapist stated that what she has heard of this treatment facility, she can understand why our daughter is suffering such trauma. If you need to have your child in Residential Care, do not choose this care place. You will forever wonder what really happened to your child there. You will loose them. We have no interest in taking this up with them as it is a lost cause, but wanted to warn other potential patients and parents.
Could you explain exactly what happened there? Our daughter is currently hospitalized and we were planning to send her there. Did you have communication with your daughter while she was there? Could you have taken her out early?
During Covid everything was remote, so visits were phone only. We did have communication but she did not say much other than 1 time she complained about treatment of another patient — but they warn you at start of residential care that you are going to get calls and requests to rescue them, and not to listen. We followed that instruction and did not go get her. Since our daughter is still not trusting us (she trusted us completely prior to her ED but ED does that to parent-child relationship, and our putting her in residential care that nearly destroyed her only made it much worse) she still will not tell us what happened there so we do not really know. Possibly it was just normal care and it just effected her as a high level of trauma due to her unique personality. I’m sure every experience is different. However, the way she lost herself so completely there was shocking to us. Here 5 months later she is finally starting to have small moments of seeming more herself.
Dawn, answered your questions but wanted to say I am so sorry for your being in this place. There is no way to sugar-coat how hard this is for parents. Rooting for you and your daughter.
Question from prospective patient: How does Clementine handle school for teens during the school year? Do they have a tutor or teacher who comes in? Do they have times set aside? Are they part of a school district? Do they work with the patient’s school, or is it on the patient and their family to navigate?
Answer (provided to me by Clementine’s Medical Director): Yes, Clementine is very tuned in to school for at least 2 hrs every day. We have tutors for them who come on-site. It is arranged through a local school district so they get credit for the work. The lessons themselves however come from their home school. Family is involved as well.
?Full Review?
When were you there?
July 2019-Nov 2019
How many patients are there on average?
12 girls!
Does it treat both males and females? If so, is treatment separate or combined?
at most locations they only treat females but at the miami location i did hear they treat males and females but i dont know much about it at all.
How often do you see a medical doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist (therapist), nutritionist, etc?
if i remember correctly, you see an NP/ MD 1x a week, therapist 2x a week, family therapist 1x (parents additionally do family coaching 1x a week), nutritionist you see 1x week, psychiatrist 1x a week. Plus, once a week you check in with the clinical director.
What is the staff-to-patient ratio?
there’s always 2-3 staff members (Recovery Coaches) around and ofc the other clinicians are always kind of hanging around.
What sort of therapies are used (e.g., DBT, CBT, EMDR, etc.)?
i would highly recommend looking at the sample schedule from Clementine for the most up-to-date info. it’s at the bottom of the link.
https://clementineprograms.com/program/philosophy-approach-components/
What were meals like?
Meals were on a scale of A-C and snacks were green-white. A meant refeeding, B was maintenance, and C was weight gain (for the most part, but every body is different!) green was also only used for refeeding. teal was for maintenance. navy was just a step up from teal, and white was again mainly used for weight gain. You can think about it like this: A was .5, B was 1, and C was 1.5. I remember we had tacos once and people on A were given 1 taco, people on B were given 2 tacos, and those on C were given three. Everything centers around B so 1/2 of 2 tacos was 1 taco and 1.5 x2 tacos was 3. Same with snacks but slighgtly different proportions green was half of teal. Teal was “standard”. Navy was 1.5x teal and white was 2x teal. So for fig newtons (a popular snack there), green was 2 fig newtons, teal was 4, navy was 6, and white was 8.
What sorts of food were available or served?
mainly, they served american foods–you know foods that are popular in the United States. We had turkey burgers sometimes, tacos sometimes, and wraps and sandwiches a lot of the time. We got to choose snacks each day and there was a snack of the week which was something decided in community meeting.
Did they supplement? How did that system work?
Supplements were 2 warm vanilla ensures if you didnt eat anything and 1 if you ate some. they did NOT do tubes and will send u inpatient if you need that kind of support.
What is the policy of not complying with meals?
No movement and privileges were taken away.
Are you able to eat vegetarian?
Yes! and vegan! this goes for all MN locations!
What privileges are allowed?
we used a level system so it depended but privileges included weekend passes, exercise privileges, being able to use the bathroom without being monitored.
Does it work on a level system?
yes, there’s entry level which everyone is on. level 1 is where most people get when they start complying a little. Level 2 is where most people end up. Once you reach this level you can go on weekend passes. Level 3 was rare to see, this included phone privileges and sometimes overnight/ extended passes. nobody at the briarcliff location ever got to level 4 and they are in the process of getting rid of it .
How do you earn privileges?
compliance!
What sort of groups do they have?
i would highly recommend looking at the sample schedule from Clementine for the most up-to-date info. it’s at the bottom of the link.
https://clementineprograms.com/program/philosophy-approach-components/
What was your favorite group?
we once made an ED piñata and smashed it and on the inside were stress toys and confetti and positive affirmations. I actually came up with the idea and requested that group and they permitted it !
What did you like the most?
they listened to what people wanted to do and worked with them. groups were often influenced by recommendations.
What did you like the least?
they tried to be HAES informed but often made fatphobic remarks and there were primarily thin clinicians. Not too big a deal! but i know people in larger bodies were affected by this! 🙁
Would you recommend this program?
yes, but only for restrictive eating disorders. I returned for bulimia and it was very unhelpful.
What level of activity or exercise was allowed?
it was mainly walks! when you enter its often none, when you get to light, you do a 10 minute walk and moderate was a 20 minute walk. also! you could do exercise exposures on weekend passes with your family/ friends.
What did people do on weekends?
we had groups as per usual and sometimes sessions. on the weekends, there were also visiting hours and often weekend passes
Do you get to know your weight?
no! however, parents find out so sometimes people found out and it was a shitstorm
How fast is the weight gain process?
i would say for most its 2-3lbs per week if you’re not medically stable. sometimes it was as slow as 1lb per week though depending on the individual and some people didnt have to gain at all.
What was the average length of stay?
most people stayed 6 weeks but they fight for 8-10 weeks.
What was the average age range?
it really ranged from 13-17 but sometimes there were 12 year olds.
How do visits/phone calls work?
there is a phone booth and you get 2, 10 minute sessions which you sign up for each week. sometimes if there is a lull you might get more phone time.
What is the electronics policy (e.g., cell phones, iPods, Kindles, laptops, tablets)?
on level 3 and sometimes level 2 toward the end of stay you could have your phone. electronics needed for school were allowed for 2h a day for 5 days a week, but you needed to ACTUALLY be doing schoolwork for the most part. Recovery coaches would monitor what you were looking up/ doing on your device. they also had extra computers if you didnt have a laptop.
Are you able to go out on passes?
yes! once you reached level 2 (abt 3 weeks in)
What kind of aftercare do they provide? Do they help you set up an outpatient treatment team?
they start discharge planning from day 1 and usually help you find a PHP to send you to. PHP usually helps with OP treatment team, but if its a concern, i’m sure it can be discussed white at res.
Are there any resources for people who come from out of state/country?
i know a few people were international clients! however, they rarely give scholarships so you need to have the money/ insurance to attend.
If applicable: Do they support the gender identities of transgender and nonbinary people?
unfortunately, while they will support people of all genders and refer to them by the pronouns that they identify with, you have to have been born female to go to clementine (at least at the location i was at)
Other?
high recommend for people struggling with restriction/ exercise addiction. for other issues, you might want to look into CFD–they have much better outcomes with BN and BED and even ARFID.
I think school was enough, and when there was free time you could always do your school work. The teacher helped a lot, and she was very efficient in getting in touch with your school.
To handle non-compliance they would address it with the whole team and client and try to find the root cause. If they think Clementine won’t help the client, they will make sure to find another facility and aftercare instructions.
It is important to note that the Adolescent residentials with all girls generally have a lot more drama, but staff are supportive and there will be times where staff will help all clients resolve the conflict together.
Location: Hudson Valley
I posted this review on Google but here’s a slightly more detailed version.
My experience here honestly really sucked. (It’s been a while since I was here, I came last November and left in January, but I think it’s important to inform people). I would say for most people, they would have a decent experience here as far as residentials go, but they were very understaffed and had some staff that were just not good at their jobs… And I would say that ESPECIALLY applies to the higher-ups at Monte Nido or whatever.
Staff were definitely overworked and underpaid. Some of them we felt were very pretty uninformed in eating disorder treatment, or were uninformed on guidelines specific to our residential (which is partially the higher ups fault lol). It felt like we had to teach them the rules or do their jobs for them at times. Sometimes, they would enforce or not enforce rules very randomly depending on the staff member, or would just make up their own rules??
I came here for ARFID treatment, and for anyone wondering about that; they gave me my preferred foods for meals, and they also did food trials, but the way they did them was not really in line with how it goes in actual CBT-AR outside of the residential setting. I got pretty much no ARFID specific treatment outside of those two things. In general, while I do sort of understand it, it kind of bothered me that I was for the most part, treated like a bulimic or anorexic patient. I had to do all the bathroom/shower protocol etc. The biggest issue was really that I developed severe vomiting episodes during the refeeding process, and it was kind of treated at times like I was purging (which I was not). However, I’m very glad they took me from residential into IOP, instead of putting me in PHP first like they did for most people.
(And yes, they did accommodate me being vegetarian, someone else being vegan, as well as someone who ate kosher and a Hindu who didn’t eat beef. This location is also gender neutral which is why I went here.)
**TW: SI, su*cide, SA, violence**
uhh TW for attempted murder, suicide, and sexual harassment? yeah man they didn’t have their shit together here
But on the part that literally caused me to be diagnosed with PTSD once I was discharged; there was a patient there who consistently, VIOLENTLY, sexually harassed me and all the other patients, including at the table during meals and in front of staff. At most, he got a little “don’t say that, journal about it!” and oftentimes it was outright ignored by the staff. In fact, when we were “too mean” about telling him to stop, WE got told to stop saying that, instead of punishing him for saying horrible things (talking about committing sex crimes and homicidal ideation). Mind you, many of the people there already had some form of sexual trauma. They never treated it as sexual harassment and basically acted like they couldn’t do anything about it. They only took any action once it was too late: he had been refusing the meds for his bipolar and then he pulled a knife (for some reason that drawer was unlocked… we were about to do cooking group, but still, seems a bit irresponsible. The chef, ***, is great though, we all loved him, no hate to him). Because of the fact he was a guy who was constantly talking about killing, torturing, and raping people, and was looking all murderous and marching into the living room, we all ran screaming away from him. After this, they handled the situation pretty poorly– we were ushered in to the nurse’s room (fine), but after one of the only kids there who was really friends with him requested to talk to him, THEY LET HER GO OUTSIDE AND SPEAK TO THE ACTIVELY MANIC, VIOLENT KID WITH NO CHAPERONE? The next day, they gave a very half assed “we’re sorry you FEEL that way but we couldn’t have done anything!” and it felt in some ways like they were telling us we were having a “victim mindset” or something. Maybe those therapy techniques would’ve worked if it’d happened years ago, but I felt very pressured to move on and accept the trauma that had happened to me just days ago. There were some more incidents outside of this, but obviously that’s the main one. Honestly, I’ve buried a lot of my trauma from my time at residential, and I think that’s largely not just because of what happened, but by how strongly I was not listened to and dismissed. The night after I had sleep paralysis which I’ve never had before, and I still have some nightmares about the experience and about residential in general. I don’t know if this would happen regardless of where I went, but I felt like I was making no progress, and had no way out or way of knowing when I’d be discharged.
Specifically, there was another patient that the other patients expressed concern about; she seemed very actively suicidal, refused to eat, and would sometimes fall over. But we were heavily discouraged from suggesting she might need a higher level of care, like that was “bullying” her? I’ll admit that, honestly, some of the other patients were kind of bullying to her at times, but this was not part of that: we were genuinely concerned for her wellbeing. If they were really concerned about us bullying her, this was NOT the part they should have intervened in, there were certainly other things they should’ve done more about, though. She attempted suicide several times and even self harmed in front of us but at most she stayed one night at the hospital and then returned in the middle of the night?
**END TW**
Still, I wanna give a shoutout to *** (the chef), **** (RC), ******* (therapist, not my therapist though), and ***** (dietitian), and not gonna lie some other RCs and nurses I forgot the names of. I feel like they actually, for the most part, knew what they were doing and cared about their job. Also, I hated family therapy, but shout out to ***** (family therapist), too, he doesn’t get paid enough to deal with that kid *TW* who tried to attack him *end TW*. In general, the staff needs to get paid way more, they make barely any money for what they do.
When it comes to schooling, the teacher is ok, but in case you’re curious: she didn’t really teach us anything, just bugged us so she could write down what we were doing (?) and tell us to do our work. She’s called the teacher, but that’s not really her job.
I would say that Briar Cliff is much stricter, which in some ways makes the experience better, but also makes the experience worse ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I didn’t go there though. Also it’s girls only.
Hi there, I have a couple of questions about Clementine. We are currently looking at the two NY locations and NJ, but if they don’t have openings we’ll have to look farther afield. So, here goes!
1) What are the family visiting hours/days?
2) My daughter has atypical anorexia. She is fully weight restored and has been for months. The ED is kicking and screaming so much that she is incredibly depressed and anxious – unable to attend school, etc. This time of year doesn’t help (we live in a beach town). Does Clementine do a lot of work on body image? I feel like a lot of what she is dealing with has to do with self-loathing (for some reason – the kid is awesome), so there is that underlying issue.
3) School – my daughter has some makeup work, but it is pretty limited. What do they do during those two hours allotted for school work in the summer? I was seeing only 3 groups a day, so I was a bit concerned
Thank you for any and all advice!
So glad you are pursuing Clementine! They by far get the best reviews from adolescents on EDTR. Many teens who didn’t find success in previous programs find it there. FYI the comment search box is back at the top of each page’s comments section, I don’t think it was working the past 2-3 weeks as you’ve been browsing. It’s much more useful for finding individual comments that mention something than the main site search. In the meantime while you are waiting on responses, if you haven’t tried it definitely see what you find there. FYI: “SH” is the acronym we use on EDTR for self harm, if you put that in as a search term on pages you might find answers to your previous question/s
Location: Sandy Springs, GA
hi im aware this is a year later but this is very helpful to me as im likely going to this location soon. Thank you so much for the details!!
i’m looking into clementine residential for my ed but i’m not sure what to expect. What does the daily routine look like? and what’s the food like? is it strict? i have lots of questions about it if anyone wants to pm!
posting all of your questions in a single post here is the best way to get them answered. A request to have someone pm you with information the entire EDTR community needs is not the purpose of this site and does not benefit anyone else other than you. Make sure you read all of the current posts about Clementine before asking questions that have already been answered because that really clogs up the space for new reviews and information as does people posting single questions repeatedly.
?Recent Review of Clementine Malibu Lake/Agora Hills (California)?
clementine malibu lake/agora hills genuinely saved my life. i owe my drive and motivation to recovery to the therapist/clinical director and dietician who completely changed my perspective on my eating disorder. unfortunately i was sent to a hloc after spending 2 months there due to my pica symptoms arising from a medical issues, but besides that i am doing better with my recovery from AN and BN then i ever have before. i cannot say enough good things about this program. if you are looking to pursue rtc, definitely look into any clementine- or monte nido programs.
Does anyone need a review for Clemetine Orange County or Malibu Lake? i was at Orange County from March 2023- to the end of May 2023 at Malibu lake for 2 weeks in January 2023
I would love a review!
I would like a review for Orange County as my daughter may go there soon. Thank you.
does anyone have review of clementine plamento bay?
location: clementine cherry hill
dont go here if you can avoid it. the staff pick and choose who their favorites are, and if you’re not one of them, sucks for you!
They give up on patients that they don’t think they can treat, instead of sending them to another location. I was just sent home. The staff shows you attitude if you’re one of the “problem cases”. Just avoid this shit-show.
Plus, they’re way too overly strict on things they don’t need to be. You literally can’t have fun there without getting a BCA. (even if it’s not excessive movement, you will get a BCA for simply being goofy and having fun). So yea. Don’t recommend it. The favoritism they showed towards their clients was very obvious. Felt like they just gave up on me. Whatever. Reminded me of an ERC without the actual support of one.
Interested if anyone has any thoughts on the Fairfax Station facility for 17 year old with anorexia? Thanks.
I have friends who it has really helped. I went to the one in briarcliff manor back in 2018-2019 and it changed my life. good luck to your daughter
How long ago were your friends there? I have heard that the VA Clementine sites had a lot of turnover recently. We chose ERC Baltimore instead for our daughter, just last month. But I would have prefered Clementine if I had heard it was stable again .
I am looking to send my daughter to Clementine in Cherry Hill. Has anybody had positive or negative experiences?
Does anyone have any info on South Salem location?
they’re great!! highly recommend 🙂
any other info you could give i would appreciate so much thank you!!
This is a word of warning about the Woodlands location- I’m sure the program is wonderful but if you are admitting DO NOT admit after Wednesday. Thursday or later in the week they will not be fully prepared for you and you may not even get to meet with a therapist until the weekend (full of “challenges”) is over. you will be singled out, not allowed to go on outings, and have to eat very common fear foods your first few days (pizza, sugary cereal, pbjs). Everyone is exceedingly kind but i’m just here to say what isn’t said. also the night nurses on some days can be really mean and apathetic if you’re having a breakdown.
hey:) i might be going to the cherry hill location soon, anybody been there before?
Can anyone give experience at Clementine Cherry Hill?
I’m thinking of going to Clementine Atlanta, does anyone have experience with that location?
hi! i am going to clementine st. louis soon! Is there anything I should know?
HI! There is a great support system both through fellow clients and staff. This is probably the best location for support and having staff that doesn’t feel like staff. Please ask questions if you have any!
*trigger warning*
I don’t know what to do. I need help so badly but my parents won’t allow me to get help. They say it ruins me and is only gonna be worse and that I just need to do it on my own cause I’ll never be sick enough. *** I went through treatment once when I was forced into it and basically refused to get better but now that im actually trying to try, I need help and can’t do it alone. How do I get into treatment when im only almost 16, I need help. Im slowly dying and I literally can’t stop no matter how hard I try. Please someone help.
***admin note: descriptions of symptoms redacted per site policy.
Megan – Do you have a trusted adult you can talk to that is not your parents? What about a school counselor?
My school counselor makes everything worse, I literally have no one, my therapist dropped me
Megan, that sounds like an awfully tough spot to be in. If there’s a way the admin. can connect us, I’d like to see if I can help.
I would love for you to help me, if admin can connect us I would like that
Megan can you send me an email? Miss emailed me, so I will connect the two of you first thing in the morning. I am so so grateful you reached out. ❤️ You don’t deserve to live like this. You don’t deserve to hurt like this. You don’t deserve to suffer like this. You deserve help. You deserve treatment. Your parents are wrong, you are very sick and you need treatment. You DESERVE treatment!
I’m so sorry, I can’t figure out how to email you, again, sorry.
Shoot sorry, I forgot to include the email address, that would probably help. I’m so sorry girl! admin@edtreatmentreview.com
Hi- can you make an appointment with your primary doctor to get into treatment? A school counselor?
OK I”m correcting myself. I just called Montenido.
So the “adolescent residentia”l in the Miami area is officially called Oliver Pyatt/Clementine and it’s located in So Miami they refer to the area as Pinecrest (not Kendall which is a neighboring area which might be adults or PHP or IOP not sure) It’s a subtle difference, but thought I should share that info bc I was calling it Kendall. If anyone has any info to share re the residential OP/Clementine Miami location I’d be appreciative as hopefully we will get approved this week. With the MLK holiday it’s delaying things to insurance co being closed today. Also, i did find out they do use Nicklaus Children’s if a kiddo needs In patient so that is a relief.
DC Mom, I have once again moved your post from the Oliver Pyatt page to the Clementine page. This is the third one I have had to move for you. I’m begging you, we want to help you and help your daughter but you NEED to follow the rules on this site and stop posting questions about the adolescent program on the review page for the adult program. PLEASE post on the review page for Clementine. It isn’t helpful for you and certainly not for your daughter to have you debate the rules of this site by responding with what the admissions person told you about how it is called Oliver-Pyatt Clementine – this is a review website, not an admissions line, and we have two separate pages because they are two separate programs that happen to be started by the same person. Adolescents and adults are not treated together. It is important for people who want to learn about the programs to be able to read about the adolescent one on the adolescent program’s page.
SORRY and thanks- wasn’t intentional. appreciate all your time!
No worries! I really appreciate your understanding. ? I know this site is weird to navigate, and I want to make sure you get to see all the info.
By the way, thank you for sharing the info about Niklaus! I didn’t know much about it, and I will definitely be sharing that with others – you might have saved some multiple lives with that info.
thanks and continuing the conversation re: Miami Nicklaus/Children’s inpatient AND Clementine Oliver Pyatt/S Miami(Kendall) adolescent residential***
Does anyone know if NIcklaus Children’s has the dietician play a major role in the teen’s treatment? and although medical stabilization do they offer patient’s any kind of a choice with some flexibility- for ex. kate farms as liquid supplements too (in addition to boost) I’m asking bc Children’s National DC had one protocol and was more harmful then helpful. For example, do they present a meal that is decided upon with the dieitican planning along with the patient? Do they allow parents involvement? Do they push meds? Any info would be great. For example, Children’s DC had no dietician on the weekend and brought bacon, eggs and turkey for my daughter who has been vegan for 20 months, although I told the attending and asked for straightforward foods like oatmeal, bannana, etc. My daughter is motivated to eat, but suffers form ARFID along with other issues and this is why I’m asking. As you may have read we are trying to line up Clementine Miami and will hopefully hear this week, but I am still trying to get more details. Also, what should I expect for my daughter when she arrives at Oliver Pyatt/Clementine S. Miami? I’m guessing there is restrictions on what teens can bring to a residential program. Everything from toiletries, to types of clothing? Do they keep their phones? Or limit their usage? How are meals handled. I’m scared she won’t eat anything at Clementine if not offered vegan foods at least initially as they work on the therapeutic piece to lessen her rigidity and work on the root issues.Also, I hope the kids get to go sit in the sun and get their vitamin D and fresh air even if restricted with movement initially. Also, I want to be sure it’s not a punitive program. A kiddo doesn’t eat they need to be able to talk to their therapist, etc. (I’ve read some programs do this which is unbelievable in this day and age) OK, thanks again.
***admin note: as with the previous one, this post has also been moved from the Oliver-Pyatt Center review page to the Clementine review page. while associated with each other, Oliver-Pyatt Center and Clementine are two completely different programs treating completely different client populations. please help keep the information on this site organized and accessible to all; Clementine posts need to be on the Clementine review page, not the Oliver-Pyatt Center page. thank you in advance for following this rule!
Hey Mom DC Area! I moved this to the Clementine page. Clementine and Oliver-Pyatt Center are completely different programs, although started by the same doctor.
Hopefully someone will know about Niklaus, but I can pretty much guarantee that almost every Children’s Hospital ED program across the country is better than Children’s National. Their program is an embarrassment, especially given the fact that they are located in the nation’s capitol, where so many advocacy orgs are based… I don’t know how they get away with saying they treat EDs.
Another thing I can say is that Clementine Miami is considered both by parents and by adolescents graduates to be one of the best programs in the country!
I had a great experience at Children’s National *shrugs*. To each their own. I wouldn’t want to discourage anyone from seeking life-saving treatment if that was all that was available to them. I’m sorry for anyone who has had a bad experience there. I wish we were able to standardize quality across the country, because lord knows we need more options for treatment!!
That being said, in regards to momdcarea’s questions… I don’t know how Nicklaus handles meals, but they almost certainly include parents in decision making and meal planning as that is the standard of care for adolescents. There are restrictions on what can be brought to res. Usually no diet/ED related books, no sharps (or sharps like razors have to be kept at the nurses station), no exercise equipment. No personal phones, though there is a phone clients can use when not in meals or groups. I think Clementine staff also calls the parents daily during the first week after admission. Definitely send your daughter letters while she’s there, even though you’ll also have phone contact. It will be a fun surprise for her to get letters! I am not familiar with how they handle meals, but I have not heard of them being punitive.
I think your daughter will be in good hands there! And hopefully having her in resi will give you the chance to take a deep breath and regroup prior to her coming home and continuing her recovery. Rooting for you both!
Oh that’s awesome to know about your having a good experience with Children’s National! That makes me very happy. I would never ever deter someone from seeking life saving treatment, and absolutely 100% never would if that was all that was available to them. That violates my core values and my core view of the value of our lives. I apologize if that came across that way. My personal frustration with Children’s National comes from it not being available/accessible to most people, which is based on my personal experience and on the experience of many people I know, and based on work with advocacy organizations. I truly hope that this has improved!
DC Mom–I haven’t been to Clementine but I have been to many Monte Nido programs, so I can speak for their sister program. They don’t allow veganism but are warmly welcoming of vegetarianism, so that should be okay. While the dietitian doesn’t tend to be available on weekends, they are around on weekdays, and admits are done on weekdays.
Patients don’t get their cell phones. However, there is a house phone they can use to call home during approved times. They can usually sit outside unless they are on a specific protocol.
I really hope you get your daughter some help soon. As someone who started struggling early, and who is quite old now, my heart really goes out to you and I fear so much for your daughter. I know if I had gotten good help when I was young, I think my whole life would have been different. Instead, it has been a nightmare. I really, really want your daughter to be okay. I pray you will get her to a program and help her stay somewhere until she is well. Good luck to you two!
Any experiences at Clemente in Orange for residential?
I am about to send my child there too.. has anyone been on this platform could share ?
Any info on Clementine Miami for Adolescents? Anyone had a teen there recently? Thanks.
I want to preface this by saying I have NOT been there personally. However since I know how diligently you’ve been working to find the right placement for your daughter, I can tell you that I did a lower level of care (PHP/IOP) at Monte Nido (they mix adolescents and adults for their lower levels of care) with several adolescents who had done residential at Clementine Miami and they all seemed to have a good experience there. Residential anywhere is not fun (at least not in my experience!) but they all seemed to be in a decently good place when they stepped down (at least from my perspective!) and would frequently reminisce and tell stories from their time there so they clearly built strong relationships while there which is a good sign. Good luck to your daughter (and family)!
im thinking about going to clementine atlanta any more recent reviews?
I’m thinking about sending my daughter there too. Did you end up going?
My daughter is admitting this week. I will update everyone on how it goes. ❤️
Thank you LisA, that would be great! You’ve got this! Here is a comment from a previous patient at Atlanta with some things she recommends bringing/packing to make the stay a bit easier: https://edtreatmentreview.com/clementine-monte-nido-affiliate-for-adolescents/#comment-17780
I am wondering which Clemantine residential you were referring to.
Clementine Woodlands
I would love any feedback on this facility, which we’re considering for our daughter. There are very mixed reviews on Google so looking for additional feedback from clients and parents.
my daughter was a client at CTW previously, she was touched by the help she got there and has had a dream ever since she was little to help people. she’s not sure if this is legal, but she would love to work at Clementine in Texas one day when shes done with her internship. is it even possible for past clients who are fully recovered to work there? or if not able to work at the exact one she went to, could she work at another one in the US?
Absolutely! One of the things the Monte Nido Affiliates (Clementine being their flagship adolescent program) pride themselves on is having recovered staff. I think legally you just have to wait a few years between the time of graduation from the program and being able to return to work there. I can’t remember exactly how long, and I imagine it varies by state, but the lowest I’ve heard quoted is 2 years and the highest 5 years.
I think it varies by location and as to whether or not your daughter chooses to disclose that she was previously at a Clementine. When I admitted to a Monte Nido facility, in the client handbook it explicitly states “Monte Nido & Affiliates does not hire alumni.” I was surprised when I saw that, especially given that one of the things they advertise is having recovered staff members.
Thanks Anonymous! I didn’t know this, so this is super helpful.
I have a few questions.
My daughter is experiencing the same situation with the “cushion”. She needed to leave a residential facility because she needed a cardiac medical facility. She then actually remained in the hospital that was not an eating disorder facility and regained without any support. This has led to many many more challenges. One being that she went over her target and now this has made it much more difficult and complex. If anyone knows resources that address this situation or facilities that are equipped to deal specifically, please let us know. Thank you and good luck to all on this forum.
anyone have any experience at the atlanta location?
yes! i’d be happy to answer questions if you want to send your insta
my insta is [redacted] and I would love to hear stuff about the Atlanta location! thank you
Hi. Could you please share about the Atl facility ?
Thanks for the thought. This has come up in the past but the distance definitely is a factor. I’ll look into it though. I’m not sure if the age factor and a few other things. I’m feeling at a loss right now. I remember when I picked my username “Hopeful”…that seems so very long ago and now I feel like a hypocrite when I use it, because I have grown far from hopeful these days.
hello! does anyone know if they accept 18 year olds? i’m still in high school and i can’t find any good fit for myself. i’ve gone to php and the youngest person there was 32 so I just felt very out of place. it lead me to “get better”. I immediately relapsed because I didn’t want to be surrounded by way older people that are going through the same thing because it’s very hard to open up. i’ve just heard great things about this program and i really really need help.
I don’t know, but you might want to look into a program specifically for young adults. Veritas and I believe the Emily Program have them, and I think there are a few others. You probably just got unlucky with the people who happened to be in your PHP at the time though, my experience in treatment has always been the opposite. Nearly everyone under 25, most 18-21, and therefore hard to open up as an older person.
Hi Willow! Funny that I just saw your post. Last night I was having this discussion with my daughter because she will soon be 18 and there is so much agony because of this. Like after so much time struggling with an ed, you sense you have to hurry up before you are 18. This is not an official answer, but when I explored this question a few times, it seemed to be that if you were still in high school (at least for residential) they would take you at 18.
Hi Willow and Hopeful – I reached out to Clementine’s medical director this morning, and asked him your question Willow, and Hopeful I followed up on yours from earlier. I will let you know what I hear back!
Just occurred to me – Hopeful have you looked into Oliver-Pyatt for your daughter? It was originally started almost couple decades ago by the same woman who originally started Clementine. Like Clementine, it’s also a MonteNido affiliate, but it remains a separate program from Monte Nido. The only location is in Florida, which is quite far away from you. But based on the reviews I’ve seen of it recently it could be a good fit for your daughter! (minus of course the distance).
Hey, I’ve never been to Clementine but I had a friend who found it super super helpful. Melrose center will let you decide on adolescent vs adult track if you’re 18, my roommate last time was 18 in high school and doing adolescent. Sorry to sort of be cross posting. Good luck, I definitively struggled with being the youngest in adult settings and oldest in adolescent at your age!!
Does anyone know if Clemantine at Briarcliff Manor will accept someone who had been extremely low BMI but now they are weight restored but still ridiculously and intensely ruled by their ED. So much so they are beginning to restrict again. Will Briarcliff take someone who still needs to work on the psychological and emotional support part of ED and work on learning how to eat “right” even if this person has restored their weight? Do they address binge eating disorder type as well as restrictive? What if it’s a mix? Any help would be amazing!!
Hey Hopeful! This isn’t in answer to your question, but more in response to the middle part of your post. Is your daughter doing a PHP or IOP program right now, or was she discharged straight home to Outpatient from ERC Texas (I think it was?)? Has she been out for awhile, or was she discharged fairly recently? I ask because unfortunately it is very normal for people who are weight restored to still be ruled by their ED after reaching that point, and very normal to struggle a lot after being discharged from 24/7 care due to the shock of leaving the safe treatment bubble. Generally the best atmosphere to address this next stage of eating disorder recovery is to try to do it first in a PHP or IOP environment, because they still get intensive treatment to manage behaviors, but are in an environment that more closely mimics the environment real life and where they have to go home at night! There just is no way for someone to learn how to “do” recovery without doing it outside of the inpatient or residential setting.
Hi Rachel! Thanks for your thoughts and question. She was in php for a bit but completely not engaging. We got her to participate for about ?5 days with the stipulation that she could decide to remain in the program or not but were hopeful that she’d consider it if she tried a bit. She did not remain in the program. She is falling apart with trying things at home with one zoom dietician appointment where she just lied her way through. Once every 2 month appointments can’t help and she will not follow any structure at home. She had been in Res programs from July to December. December did php with ERC for a bit and then a closer to home php. They were on the verge of kicking her out for non-compliance. She has only ever felt like she was invested in a program when she was briefly at Clemantine. I know she had to be at least slightly invested in recovery before it can help. I truly feel like this might be our only possibility and wish that after all we’ve been trying and gone through, could at least have a chance to try this. She will age out soon. Don’t know if they would be willing to allow her another stay? Don’t know if we can afford any more financial investments as we’ve already spent a zillion $$’s… but if it *could* make a difference… it would be heart breaking if we couldn’t turn over that last stone.
Oh Hopeful, my heart breaks for you, and for your daughter. I will reach out to the medical director of Clementine next week and ask him directly. Given what you’ve written, I highly doubt she wouldn’t be able to go, it seems like she needs to be there. But obviously I don’t have personal experience with Clementine so I’ll ask him and let you know what he says once I hear back!
Oh, Rachel! Thank you! Not sure what we can afford after the previous year, but also know we can’t continue to spin our wheels and feel like we will never get out of this nightmare. Feels like a losing battle. You give me hope and understanding! Thank you!
Hi Rachel! You are such a busy person and I’m amazed at how you manage so much on this site! You help so many through this! I was wondering if you ever connected with anyone on Clemantine? We are getting nowhere fast and I’m so worried that our possible opportunities will pass us. The first residential blatantly said “We can’t help her” They felt she needed a small place, but I’m fearful that she got her one chance and blew it and that’s that. She’s missed out on all the normal adolescent milestones and next will be expected to just grow up and be an adult without having been able to really ever be a teen. I think the adult facilities won’t be able to help and don’t know if we will survive until then anyway. Year 17 is going by fast and I’m really worried I’ve lost her and she’s lost herself.
Thank you so much for checking in Hopeful! I’ve been sick (finally feeling better!) so I really appreciate the reminder. I will contact the medical director today, and let you know as soon as I hear back. Hang in there. You haven’t lost her. I promise. No matter how strong her eating disorder is or how entrenched, the real person whose soul the ED is trying to steal is always still there underneath. Obscured, maybe fully hidden, but never gone. EDs are strong, but mothers and daughters are stronger. Your daughter’s eating disorder is fierce, but your daughter is fiercer. She just may not believe it yet. Many people with eating disorders need a few rounds of treatment before recovery clicks and sticks. Relapses are extremely scary. It’s hard to watch someone losing themselves over and over. But no one is ever truly lost. It’s simply not possible.
Hopeful, I am going through almost the exact same thing. My daughter turned 17 in Jan. And she left PHP uncooperative. I’m trying to find a place she will get help and “buy into” a bit as well. We are in Texas. She was at CFD Plano then Connections for PHP. But she’s home trying on her own and her rigid food rules and all the tension with her parents is causing so many problems.
DD… so glad to connect; so sorry you’re also in this same discouraging situation. My daughter was also in Plano ERC and did a little PHP there. We live in NY so it was tough to send her to TX and for me to temporarily relocate for PHP. When she came home, she did local PHP but, as your daughter did, she also left uncooperatively. She is currently in an inpatient mental health facility to address med changes after a crisis situation arose. She’ll be home soon and I am still so concerned that we aren’t getting anywhere. I still feel that a small residential facility might help her?? The ongoing food rules and her inability to allow any help or structure at home is unnerving and worrisome. The looming “18” in July is coming closer everyday. It’s so hard to want to help but feel so helpless.
I know Hidden River accepts patients from ages 12-21. it has been a helpful program (in nj). i recommend it.
does anyone have any info about waitlist length for clementine right now, especially (but not exclusively) for Briarcliff Manor?
The waitlist length varies (I’ve talked to people who have had to wait months, while some a few weeks) but for me both times were about 3-ish weeks. Hope this helps!
Hi! Were you admitting from home or inpatient?
Hi this is me just from a diff throwaway account. I was admitting from
home but I was on the waitlist when I was inpatient another time. They do prioritize inpatient clients. I believe the wait time for me was ~1 week inpatient.
?Review (in replies)?
Does anyone have a review from the ATL location?
yes, I just discharged!! what questions do you have?
what’s a normal day look like? can you have your phone? how does supplementation work?
?Review?
you wake up at 6 on weekdays, 6:45 on weekends, then you have morning hygiene into breakfast at 7:30/8. you have groups, free time, assignments, and sessions in between meals and snacks (3 meals 3 snacks a day) and you’re allowed to use the TV at 4:30 on weekdays (usually all day weekends, but some staff say differently on this). you have creative expressions every weekday after dinner, and then after evening snack you have night hygiene and lights out at 10. you can’t have YOUR phone other than during phone time on friday and sometimes during school time (which you have every weekday) if you ask. your meal/snack is replaced with supplement usually 2/3 of the way through the time if you’re struggling with completion. the amount depends on your meal plan. you have the rest of the time to complete it, and most staff members let you go over time to finish if you’re struggling. if you don’t complete supplement, it gets recorded and enough refusals can get you admitted to a higher level of care. if you want to talk more, respond with your social medias and ill reach out!! sending you love
Couple quick follow up questions! 1) I assume based on the YOUR that they have unit phones! Do you need to bring a calling card? 2) Are there any things that you definitely recommend bringing? Like coloring books (I loooove a good “mindful” coloring books) and colorful pens, a journal, crafts, photos, fidgets, stuffed animal, your own bedding, comfy clothes, mp3 player (if they allow), etc?
yes, they have a unit phone and you don’t need anything to use it. having a list of contacts was super helpful though. also, as for what to bring, they have a lot of art stuff there so if you’re trying to save room packing i’d bring only what you really really like art-wise. books are super nice, my mp3 player was super nice, fidget toys/putty are NECESSARY, and a stuffed animal saved me during many tear filled nights
thank you! i would love if you could reach out so we can talk more! here is my insta- [redacted]
I’m looking for a place for my 14 year old son in GA. Can you reach out to me as well, please? My Insta is [redacted]
Hi Luna-We are looking at clementine Atlanta for our daughter age 14. Can we connect on insta or Facebook or email? My insta is [redacted] and Facebook is [redacted]
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Thanks. I sent you a message in Instagram
Looking to move my 17 yr old daughter from ERC PHP to Residential. Looking at Clementine, VA or Florida; Sheppard Pratt in Baltimore or Renfrew Florida. Any feedback regarding any of these would be helpful. She is eliminating and restricting. Down X lbs in less than X months. A long way to go for weight restoration.
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Does anyone have information or willing to review Clemantine adolescent residential programs in Virginia? I haven’t heard anything but hear they may have openings soon.
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BAD IDEA. This place is a shit show. I have clinically diagnosed PTSD from clementine fairfax VA. In brief, they entirely neglect clients needs between meals, have no tolerance for dual diagnosis, called CPS on my parents for no reason, and called the police on me and kicked me out for freaking out and running when they called cps. Try anywhere else first.
Hi. I am sorry your experience was so negative.
Can I ask about how the meals were and the dietitian?
Also, while there were RCs ever unable to finish meals and chose to have Ensure?
Is it possible for patients to engage in compensatory behaviours such as outside the house or in other areas of the house, while staff are distracted or ED, despite bathroom use being observed by RCs?
Are there any other concerns you or other patients had while there?
Thanks u.
Location: Briarcliff Manor (New York)
My daughter is “next” for admittance to Clementine in NY, are there any reviews for that specific location? How is the staff? Is it just a program that is cookie cutter – do they actually care? Anything anyone can share would be great.
Thank you –
I haven’t been to Clementine (only Monte Nido), but the NY location is known for being the best of the Clementine locations. I know several people who fully recovered after receiving treatment there.
Hi Scared Mom – If you go down a few comments (as well as back to Page 2), there are a few reviews and posts about the New York location!
Hi scared mom,
Did your daughter get admitted? Can you share some of your experiences so far? We are on the wait list and try to get in.
Yes, she did get in. She is doing great, so far everything is going good. She is happy.
Hello! I’m considering sending my daughter to the BriarCliff facility and I was wondering if somebody could tell me more about at and if they found it to be helpful and successful
Hi scared mama! If you scroll down a few comments on this page, you’ll see a review of Briarcliff from a teen who went there. She had a great experience. And she answers a lot of questions about the program there in her review, and even includes a link where they list the current schedule, so that is all helpful info as well.
Hello! Just went with your daughter at Briarcliff Manor? Also, does anyone have any insights on the Houston or ATL Clementine locations?
yes! I went to the ATL location
I am fixing to admit my 15 year old daughter and I am really scared.
Natalie, I can’t imagine what it must be like as a parent to watch your child develop an eating disorder and need treatment. It must be a parent’s worst nightmare. You are an amazing mother to be so supportive of your daughter, to be admitting your daughter to Clementine and in doing so giving your daughter and your family an amazing opportunity for healing and growth and happiness. As unnatural and painful as it must feel to send your 15-year-old to treatment, you are doing exactly what you need to be doing as her mother. And if you weren’t really scared, *THAT* would be scary to me — the fact that you are really scared is strong evidence to me of how much you love her, and want to support and protect her, even when it comes to the parts that hurt, which reflects well on her chances for full recovery when she discharges, because she has a mom who loves her THAT much and is committed to her recovery THAT much.
Generally speaking, by percentage of reviews for all the adolescent treatment centers we discuss on this site, Clementine is one of the treatment centers with the highest number of both parents and teens that have amazing experiences. Nowhere is perfect, but if you scroll down you’ll see some really positive reviews from teens who went through Clementine’s program that might give you peace of mind.
I did partial/IOP with some teens who had done their residential at Clementine Atlanta and they spoke positively of their experiences there.
Hi Rose. Could you share your experience please?
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We would like to preface this review, as parents we were not looking for a miraculous recovery but we were hoping for a step in the right direction. Clementine Malibu Lake staff are not able to adapt, if you don’t fit into the treatment algorithm, the staff does not have the ability to modify and redirect treatment.
Cons
-Little to no family communication, initiated by Clementine, other than weekly family therapy
-Shockingly no parental intake by staff including psychiatrist, dietician, nursing & therapists. Intake was done by a nonmedical staff, before admission.
-Drop your daughter off and she provides them with her history. Our daughter is not a reliable source of information related to her eating disorder.
-Received one call from dietician, after 2 weeks, and at no other time during stay.
-Our daughter’s therapist (3 therapists and can only speak of our daughter’s)
-Initiated communication with us one time only regarding an insurance issue
-Very ineffective as therapist, our daughter regressed despite 7 weeks of treatment
-When we called, she answered questions in long winded generalized terms that were not related to our daughter but to eating disorders in general.
-Girls had secret activities that the staff were not aware of (we learned since discharge)
-One girl was lost from facility for over 3 hours.
-High turnover of staff (during daughter’s stay: 3 new recovery coaches, director left, new psychiatrist, frequent registry nurses).
-We were told that everything was progressing “normally” despite our grave concerns regarding her mood and were told that this was normal. Upon discharge her psychological state was extremely fragile and much worse than upon admission.
-Early in stay we asked about referral for therapists after treatment and told to look on Psychology Today.
-Revolving door treatment center
-Clementine is unable to treat any other psychiatric diagnosis outside of an eating disorder, including comorbid depression and anxiety. As the staff said many times that their treatment/population are “cookie cutter” and that was absolutely the truth. No individuation in treatment modality.
Pros
-Very nice house and neighborhood
-Provide a wide range of meal exposures
-Good intentions without the ability to execute. The Clementine/Monte Nido treatment model is not the issue, it is the staff at this facility that do not have the ability/training to implement the model.
Where did you end up sending your daughter? I am looking into a 3rd RTC program since the first two didn’t help and we couldn’t help her at home.
Hi my heart goes out to you. Have you tried the Emily program? I would suggest that
Can I ask the places you sent your daughter? Looking for a place and want to know the places to avoid.. thanks
Does anyone know if certain locations are better than others, or if they’re all pretty much run the same? Do they all follow the same philosophy?
Also, how closely do they follow Monte Nido’s treatment approach?
apparently the best location to go to is the original one–MIAMI. All the other ones are more Monte Nido based! However, that being said, i was at a different location and it truly helped!
Do you know what makes the Miami location different?
Would anyone be able to describe the meals (types of foods, portions, desserts)? Also, how strict are they? Does it feel like you’re constantly being watched?
Are they still doing circuit or is that just the adult program?
hi! i went to this location in august-september 2021. the meals are on a rotation and you don’t get much say in it compared to a residential with maybe a food exchange approach to them. if i remember correctly, this is how meals worked (clem gives you 3 exception foods that they can swap so they can accommodate if needed!)
ALSO this is the summer menu so it will change depending on the season!
monday:
b- scrambled eggs with buttered toast
l- varied!
d-varied!
tuesday:
b- oatmeal (usually maple brown sugar but sometimes original) with strawberries (unless allergic ofc)
l- we ordered out (or maybe bc covid cases aren’t as bad as when i went order at a restaurant?) and that also varied
d- varied
wednesday:
b- waffles with syrup and a banana
l-varied
d-varied
thursday:
b- cereal (of choice) with nuts and a banana and milk ofc
l- varied
d-varied
friday:
(friday also has movie night snacks for evening snack rather than picking from the menu!)
b- cream cheese bagels with berries
l- varied
d- always tortellini or ravioli with tomato sauce (friday and the weekend are the same bc the chef does not work on those days, the RCs prepare meals)
saturday:
b- yogurt bowls with van yog, granola, and strawberries
l- pb+j w chips and an apple
d- they order pizza
sunday:
sunday works differently; instead of bslsds they have morning snack, brunch, a larger portion of afternoon snack, dinner, and night snack
br- a pastry or baked good of some kind (cin rolls, muffins, etc) with turkey bacon and strawberries
d- dino nuggets with fries
as for portions, i think ari does a rly good job describing portions at clem bc they do not provide us with any info outside of our own meal plan. as for desserts, clem doesn’t have dessert after dinner like a lot of ip programs i’ve been to so i understand why you asked this question but they do have baked goods and tuesday cooking group! we make sweets (cookies etc) and baked stuff like umm apple pie in it and my first day i actually got a slice of apple pie with my wrap for lunch so i’m guessing it’s part of other menus or i just got lucky lol
anyway as for the baked goods the chef does make some for us (banana bread, other loaf cakes, cookies, muffins, cupcakes if it’s someone’s birthday and they choose cupcakes)
i didn’t rly organize this writing at all but i hope it’s legible
anyway i noticed this when i was here but i was never alone technically? it wasn’t like very apparent but i noticed that a person could not be left in a room downstairs alone without someone being able to see them even from far away. this makes sense tbh and it is pretty low-key and clear that they’re just doing what they’re told to do though. and i just realized you may be asking about the adult program to which all this information is extra irrelevant so i’m sorry abt writing this but i have absolutely no idea what the adult program is like. and i also don’t know what circuit is. peace
Location: South Miami, FL
This from 2015, about Clementine’s original Florida location, but hopefully will still be helpful!
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I was in Clementine in Florida. They are strict but they still make you feel like you have options. I was in the adolescent program back in 2015, so your experience will definitely be different bc rule changes and all that. I went to the program two weeks after leaving the hospital, so I was pretty compliant with food by that point. I know for sure they can’t tube you. They’ll send you to the hospital for that. If you refuse to eat they’ll have to supplement you but they don’t shame you for it, they do it in private after the girls finish eating. They really tried to stay away from supplements and focus on repairing your relationship with food instead. The staff at the time was amazing and Clementine was absolutely the most helpful treatment center I’ve ever been to.
I woke up between 6 and 7am, I can’t remember exactly. I always tried to wake up first before the other girls though because we only had one shower and I have a touch of OCD so I hated showering after anyone else had lol
We were weighed every day or every other day (always before showering). It was blind weights, so we couldn’t see them.
I was sooo worried about being the biggest person there! I had just left a hospital after two and a half months, so I was actually already in the “healthy” BMI range. But the patients were all different sizes and Clementine treats girls with Bulimia and Binge ED too.
I packed my usual clothes. I’m actually from Florida, so it wasn’t super difficult to put things together. Definitely have a couple outfits you’d wear out because they do outings to different places (not sure how this works in Covid times). When I was there we would go to the movies, the mall, bookstores, restaurants, and more!
Also be sure to pack clothes meant for warmer weather. We were outside a lot for groups, snacks, and meals! Short sleeve tops and shorts are great if you’re comfortable wearing them.
I’m not sure if your place will have a pool, but Clementine in Florida did. I would check with the admin staff about that.
I would bring socks and comfortable slipper shoes so you don’t have to walk around barefoot but don’t have to wear actual shoes all the time. Also make sure to have a pair of flip flops or sandals. I wore lots of fuzzy socks around the house lol
I would also bring a bunch of just comfortable clothes. I don’t want to sugar coat it, there are times you may feel uncomfortable. Having clothes you’re really comfortable in can be a huge help when you’re feeling down. Leggings are great! We had yoga class, so they’ll be useful then. When I was there, I wasn’t allowed to wear long sleeves or any shirts/jackets with pockets while eating. If we had sleeves, we had to roll them up. Just some things to consider.
They gave me a mini blanket, and had sheets and everything there, but if you have a pillow or blanket that is comforting to you, I would bring that. It really does help. If you have pets, I would bring pics of them too. You have phone time, but aren’t allowed to have them 24/7, so if you need reminders of home, printed pictures are very helpful. My mom made a mini photo album for me to keep by my bed.
If you journal, definitely bring yours or even a new one and your favorite pens or markers. When I got there, they actually gave me a new journal. I used that one for therapy homework. We were all really into silly putty. Check out Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty. They sell it on Amazon. It’s a great stress toy to have!
thanks for the review! i know a lot has probably changed, but i was wondering:
1) what days were contract groups?
2) how did they determine target weights? how fast was the weight gain process?
3) how did they work out how much supplement a person needed?
4) could you give some examples of meals?
5) what was their policy on exercise?
Location: Briarcliff Manor (New York)
contract days were usually wednesdays but it varied at each location.
target weight was determined mainly by how bloodwork was coming back and a little bit of BMI. if you were at a “normal” (even though it may have been low) BMI, you wouldn’t have to gain weight unless your bloodwork was coming back whacky.
2 supplements were provided for 1 meal missed and if you ate about half the meal, they gave 1. they pretty much always rounded up at briarcliff manor because if they didnt they would be wasting a shitton of suppies. so i would say 0-40% was usually 2 ensures, ~45% on was 1.
meals were typically american food. for instance, we had turkey burgers, wraps, sandwiches, sometimes we had large salads with chicken or steak. it’s usually seasonal too. all that i mentioned was in the summer. when i returned in the fall, it was mainly soups and roasts.
exercise was mainly walks and most people start out on no exercise. once you start completing you can go on a 10 minute walk and closer to weight restored you can go for 20 minutes. you could also do an exercise exposure close to discharge.
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Would anyone be able to do a review for Clementine (Monte Nido) or the adolescent residential Center For Discovery. I’m having difficulty choosing between the two.
has anyone been to clementine, the adolescent monte nido program?
hi! i would highly recommend Clementine. It truly saved my life. They work with your body to determine weight restoration goals–not just growth charts. There is some holistic healing involved. Groups are appropriate for the age group. Staff was pretty good. They fought for me to get all the time that I needed!
This info about Clementine is so helpful Ari! Thank you so much for sharing. We haven’t had many reviews or patient experiences posted on EDTR about Clementine – Based on what I have heard about the program though, it sounds wonderful, so I’d like to think that it’s because its graduates are too busy living life! 🙂 But the dearth of reviews and info does mean that potential patients who could benefit, don’t know what the program will be like, and might not go as a result. Any chance you would be willing to write a full review on Clemetine’s review page? I know for sure that more people than you could ever imagine, will benefit from it and their hope and recovery will benefit from it as well. Here is the link to the review page for Clementine: https://edtreatmentreview.com/clementine-monte-nido-affiliate-for-adolescents/
You can use our prompts here to write a review: https://edtreatmentreview.com/how-to-write-a-review/
Or if it’s easier, feel free to write it in whatever style you’d like.
Which location did you go to?
Location: Chicago, IL
My granddaughter has a possibility of going here for treatment. What is the reputation for working with a resistant teenager to this kind of care? She is very smart but needs the support of her family and how do they deal with that kind of situation? Do they allow comfort dogs or service dogs?
Clementine’s Illinois location outside of Chicago has opened, and they have a new location opening soon in Atlanta, Georgia.
Clementine also now treats all genders, rather than just girls.
Any reviews? Reviews from both patients as well as their caregivers are welcome!
Any reviews for the center in NY? Do you get to pick your food?
From the medical director: “The program is made up of various levels that give the individual increasing options, including food choices, as they progress to normalizing things. Since it’s not an adult program it tends to be a little more directive yet staff basically meet the individual where they are and start working from there. Supplements are allowed but of course the nutritional focus is to get on regular food as soon as possible.“