Frequently Asked Questions

How long will I be at Laurel Hill Inn?

The average stay at Laurel Hill Inn is eight weeks. We require a minimum stay of four weeks. Treatment plans are designed to meet the specific needs of every person treated at Laurel Hill Inn.

Will I have a roommate?

Most accommodations at Laurel Hill Inn are double rooms, so people generally have a roommate. We have one private room.

I am a vegetarian. Does Laurel Hill Inn accommodate this dietary choice?

Yes, we can meet the needs of vegetarians who are able to eat cheese and eggs. We cannot accommodate individuals who require a kosher diet.

Will my family and friends be involved in my treatment?

We strongly encourage you to allow your family and friends to be involved in your treatment at Laurel Hill Inn. You and your case manager with decide whether family therapy sessions would be helpful for your recovery throughout your course of treatment.

How will my outpatient team be involved?

Your outpatient team will be involved from the very beginning. With your written consent, we will be in contact with your outpatient treatment team immediately. We will work collaboratively with them during the evaluation phase to assess your treatment needs and appropriateness for Laurel Hill Inn. After admission, we will have ongoing contact with them to apprise them of your progress and identify treatment needs. As you get close to discharge, the contact with your outpatient team will increase to help facilitate your transition back home. After discharge, we will be available for consultation to your treatment team.

Will I have access to a phone?

Residents may bring a cell phone to ensure their privacy.

Will I have access to a computer?

We have a computer with internet access and a printer for client use. Clients may bring their laptop computer if preferred. We have high-speed internet access available.

What are the meal times like?

Breakfast is at 8:15 A.M., Lunch at 12:00 P.M. and Dinner at 5:30 P.M. Some type of relaxation/anxiety reduction activity occurs before all meals. Breakfast, lunch and dinner meals are limited to 30 minutes. Residents are encouraged to pace their eating appropriately and to practice engaging in conversation during meals. A supervised activity or group will follow each meal in order to help residents deal with any purging urges. Snacks will be determined according to individual needs. Our skilled counseling staff supervises all meals and snacks. They will assist you in using DBT distraction tools during mealtimes. We serve meals in a pleasant, relaxed setting to reduce anxiety and develop positive associations with meals.

What structures are in place to help me with my purgative behaviors?

After each meal, there is an hour of supervised activity. All bathrooms remain locked and require staff supervision for use. Staff usually stands out of the bathroom and then checks it when the resident is finished.

What progress can I expect from treatment?

We believe that the process of recovery is exactly that, a process. Recovery depends on many factors including treatment, individual readiness, and supportive relationships. There is no cure for an eating disorder but we hope you will have made significant steps toward recovery; enough steps that you will be able to continue the process of recovery with your outpatient treatment team, in your home community, while participating more fully in daily life.

Will staff be available at night?

Staff is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Overnight staff is available to help residents deal with problem solving and any stressors that may occur during the late evening and overnight hours. The overnight counselor will assist you with management of eating disorder behaviors that may arise.