https://blueridgetreatment.com/

Blue Ridge Eating Disorder Care Center, 213 Blue Ridge Road, Saylorsburg, PA (2026)

02/02/2026

A different kind of healing starts here.

Blue Ridge Eating Disorder Care Center is a specialized adolescent residential program for young women and individuals assigned female at birth (ages 11–18) — nestled in the serene Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.

💙Home-like environment designed for comfort, connection, and healing

💙Therapeutic—not punitive care rooted in dignity, collaboration, and trust

💙Holistic + trauma-informed + evidence-based approach

💙Family-Based Treatment – Enhanced (FBT-E) at the core

💙Completely clinician-run and operated facility

💙Fully integrated medical, nutritional, and therapeutic care

💙Intentionally small program size for deeper relationships and safety

Because recovery deserves more than treatment — it deserves hope, trust, and lasting support.

Reinventing Recovery, every step of the way.

01/28/2026

✨ Now Accepting New Referrals ✨
Blue Ridge Eating Disorder Care Center is currently accepting new clients and referrals.

We work closely with referring providers to support appropriate placement, streamlined admissions, and ongoing coordination throughout the course of care.

📩 Referrals: info@blueridgetreatment.com
🌐 Website: www.blueridgetreatment.com
📞 Admissions: (570) 718-8800

Courtney Van Buskirk
Clinical Outreach Representative
📱 570-236-6390 | 📧 cv@blueridgetreatment.com

01/26/2026

✨ We’re heading to IAEDP Symposium 2026 in Baltimore! ✨
Our leadership team will be attending this year’s IAEDP Symposium, and we’re so looking forward to learning, connecting, and collaborating with this incredible community.

You’ll find us there with:
• Erica Butler, PhD, LMFT, CEDS, IEDS – Executive Director & Founder
• Katharine Westfied, MS, RD, LD, CNSC, IEDS – Director of Nutrition
• Rebecca Loux, MSN, PMHNP-BC – Director of Nursing & Psychiatric Care
• Courtney Van Buskirk – Clinical Outreach Representative

If you’ll be in Baltimore, we’d love to connect — whether it’s a quick hello, coffee, or a chance to catch up between sessions.
Let’s make the most of being together at IAEDP! 💙

01/19/2026

Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by reflecting on the deep connection between social justice and mental health.

Equity in mental health means more than awareness — it means access to care, culturally responsive treatment, and systems that support healing for all communities. When barriers exist — whether financial, systemic, or social — mental health outcomes are impacted.

As Dr. King reminded us:
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.”

At its core, mental health care is a matter of justice. Everyone deserves the opportunity to heal, to be supported, and to access the resources they need — regardless of background, identity, or circumstance.

🔗 Explore eating disorder and equity-focused resources:

Culturally Diverse Communities and Eating Disorders- https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/grace-holland-cozine-resource-center-culturally-diverse-communities/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Eating Disorder Statistics | ANAD - https://anad.org/eating-disorder-statistic/

Project HEAL - https://www.theprojectheal.org/our-mission

01/12/2026

Winter Wellness | Coping Strategies

Winter can bring its own set of challenges — shorter days, colder weather, disrupted routines, and increased stress. Taking care of your mental health during this season doesn’t have to be complicated or perfect.

✨ Gentle coping strategies for winter wellness:
• Keep simple, supportive routines
• Prioritize rest without guilt
• Stay connected, even in small ways
• Move your body in ways that feel kind
• Practice self-compassion on harder days
Winter wellness is about meeting yourself where you are and honoring what your body and mind need during this season.

🤍 Support is always available — and you don’t have to navigate winter alone.

🔗 Download our Winter Wellness Coping Strategies Tip Sheet:

01/05/2026

✨ New Year Recovery Goals ✨

As we step into a new year, recovery doesn’t have to mean reinventing yourself or setting unrealistic expectations. It can mean choosing self-compassion, progress, and gentle intention—one day at a time.

💭 Tips for setting realistic recovery goals:
• Focus on process, not perfection
• Set goals that support your well-being, not punish your body
• Think in small, sustainable steps (what feels doable this week)
• Allow flexibility—recovery is not linear

🤍 Simple self-compassion practices to carry into the new year:
• Speak to yourself the way you would to someone you love
• Celebrate effort, not just outcomes
• Rest without guilt
• Remind yourself: You are allowed to grow at your own pace

✨ Recovery goals can be quiet, personal, and deeply meaningful.
There is no “right” timeline—only your journey.

💬 If you feel comfortable, share one recovery intention or goal you’re bringing into the new year below.

Your words may encourage someone else who needs to hear them.

01/01/2026

✨ Welcoming the New Year with Hope & Continued Care ✨

As we step into the new year, we’re reminded that healing doesn’t follow a calendar — but new beginnings can still offer space for reflection, intention, and hope.

At Blue Ridge Eating Disorder Care Center, we remain deeply committed to supporting individuals and families at every stage of the recovery journey. Whether you’re seeking a higher level of care, exploring step-down options, or simply looking for guidance, our team is here to walk alongside you with compassion and expertise.

Thank you to our clinicians, community partners, and families for your continued trust and collaboration. We’re grateful to move into this next year together — focused on connection, continuity of care, and meaningful recovery.

Here’s to a year rooted in support, growth, and hope. 💙

12/19/2025

🎉 Huge Congratulations to Chef Devon! 🎉
We are beyond proud to share that our very own Chef Devon, representing Blue Ridge Eating Disorder Care Center, was honored and featured as one of the chefs in the Yes, Chef! Behind the Apron™️ calendar! 📸

Yes, Chef! Behind the Apron™️ is a powerful movement dedicated to humanizing, uplifting, and supporting culinary professionals — recognizing the real people behind the plates. What started as an artistic photography project has grown into a mission that champions mental health awareness and community care for chefs and hospitality workers, who often face burnout, stress, and unseen emotional challenges in the industry.

This initiative uses storytelling, photography, retreats, and community events to open conversations about mental health in the culinary world, remind chefs they are valued, and connect them with resources and support.

Chef Devon’s inclusion in the calendar is not just an honor — it’s a celebration of resilience, passion, and commitment to wellness both in and out of the kitchen. 💙

12/15/2025

The holidays can bring pressure—to eat a certain way, feel a certain way, or show up perfectly. If you’re in eating disorder recovery, that pressure can feel even heavier.

This season, we’re inviting you to choose compassion over perfection. Recovery is not about getting it “right.” It’s about meeting yourself with care—especially when things feel hard.

💙 As you swipe, you’ll find gentle reminders to help support your recovery during the holidays

📍 Blue Ridge Residential Treatment
Supporting adolescents and young adults through eating disorder recovery, through every season.

12/09/2025

Navigating holiday meals can feel overwhelming when you’re in eating disorder recovery. The pressure, the comments, the change in routine—it’s a lot. If this season brings anxiety, you’re not alone. Gentle planning and support can help make these moments more manageable.

💙 A few grounding strategies for holiday meals:

🍽️ Follow your meal plan or structure—your body still needs consistent nourishment, even on holidays.
💬 Prepare a support script for unwanted comments (ex: “I’m focusing on staying present today.”)
🧍‍♀️ Choose where you sit intentionally—near a supportive person, away from triggering conversations.
🌬️ Use grounding tools before and after (breathing, stepping outside, centering with a trusted person).
🔁 Remember: You don’t need to “make up” for holiday meals. Ever.

Your recovery is more important than holiday expectations. One meal does not define your journey.

📍 Blue Ridge Residential Treatment
Supporting adolescents & young adults through healing—every season, every milestone.

12/01/2025

❄️ Winter Wellness & Eating Disorder Recovery

Cold weather can heighten more than the temperature—it can impact our mood, routines, and even our relationship with food and body.

If this season feels challenging, you’re not alone. Winter often brings
fewer daylight hours, more time indoors, and increased pressure around holiday meals and comfort foods. These shifts can affect recovery, but gentle awareness and support can make a difference.

💙 Here are compassionate winter coping strategies for eating disorder recovery:
🌤️ Seek natural light early in the day to support energy and regulate appetite cues.
🧣 Warmth matters—inside and out. Nourishing meals, heated drinks, weighted blankets, socks on.
🔁 Keep rhythm over “right.” Consistent meals and snacks—even when hunger cues are muted—is part of healing.
🚶‍♀️ Choose movement for connection, not compensation. Gentle stretching, a walk in the sun, or calm breathing.

Practice connection when isolation grows. Reach out to your support system—or your treatment team—if the cold brings heaviness.

Recovery does not freeze with the season. Steady care, structure, and connection can build warmth, even in the coldest months.

📍 Blue Ridge Eating Disorder Residential Treatment
Supporting long-term eating disorder recovery—one season at a time.

11/27/2025

Today, we’re especially grateful for the courage, resilience, and quiet strength of those navigating recovery. If this holiday feels heavy, please know gentle is enough, and you are not alone.

Wishing you peace, warmth, and support this Thanksgiving.
— The Blue Ridge Team 💙

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