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Monday, September 08, 2008 Carla Anna Olson asks

Q: I have medicare and medi-cal. I would like to go to an inpatient program. Is there such a thing?

I went to treatment for an eating disorder before.  It really helped to be around others that had the same problems.  I have  a dual diagnosis so it may be hard to find something for me.  If anyone knows of any treatment places I can go to please let me know.

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9/11/08 9:24pm

Yes  there are many inpatient programs for people with eating disorders. At the URL below are two private ones in Sherman Oaks and Santa Barbara.They are undoubtedly very expensive.  I guess the question is will Medicare or Medi-cal pay for them (?). 

 

http://www.newdirectionseatingdisorders.com/

 

I really don't know what Medi-cal's stance is on that. There are some online resources that may be helpful - 

 

There's an anorexia website with a forum:

 

http://community.livejournal.com/proanorexia

 

and the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa may have some resources you can use:  

 

http://www.anad.org/

 

as well as ANRED

 

http://www.anred.com/

 

Good luck! 

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