Adolescent .residential. eating disorder treatment in Fairfax Station, VA

We want your loved one to feel as comfortable as possible. Family members and loved ones play a big role in your recovery. We encourage them to visit during designated visiting hours or times prearranged with your treatment team; please call the program location to ask about the up-to-date visitation policy and times before arriving.  

Family support and education are provided at all levels of care at Monte Nido. We want to help you and those you love heal and have the tools to best support your recovery. Adolescents will also participate in family therapy, where parental involvement is encouraged.

Admissions will advise you and your child with the most up to date packing list before you join us. However, here are items to remember:

Necessary Items

• Patient's Health Insurance and Prescription Card
• Patient's Photo Identification
• List of Current Providers & Phone Numbers
• Medications in original packaging
• Credit Card for medication, copays and personal items

Clothing: We suggest you bring casual, comfortable clothing including underwear, socks and pajamas (without drawstrings and no leggings) as well as layers including long-sleeve shirts and pants to accommodate different temperatures. Skirts and shorts are allowed but must be knee length.  

Optional Items:

• Other comforting items (e.g. weighted or personal blankets, small stuffed animals, etc.) Any blankets or stuffed animals are put into the dryer for 20 minutes upon arrival.
• Hygiene products and/or shower caddy (if needed, products to meet basic hygiene needs can be supplied)
• ‍Books, personal journals (not wire bound), crossword/word search/Sudoku
• Cell phones and tablets, which can only be used at designated times with approval

What NOT to Bring: Leggings/stretchy pants, Wallet/large sums of cash, Drawstring clothing, Shoelaces, Belts, Sharp items/glass items/mirrors, Cords, Razors, Jewelry, Skirts or shorts above knee length, Tank tops, Chemical hair removers, Aerosol containers/products (e.g.hairspray), Alcohol-based products, Bar soap, Loofa, Illegal drugs/alcohol, Lighters/matches, Knitting needles/crochet hooks/yarn, All makeup, Juuls, e-cigarettes, vape pens and/or kits, Cameras, CD player, radio.

If you have more questions or hesitations, we’re here to help. Please contact our admissions team at 888.228.1253 or fill out the form, and someone from our team will reach out to you soon to assist you.

Each client’s journey to recovery is unique, and treatment duration varies. On average, we see an average length of stay of 6 weeks at each level of care.

Our inpatient level of care is for clients needing high medical oversight and who may be too medically compromised for traditional residential eating disorder treatment facilities. We provide 24/7 medical, psychiatric, clinical, and nutritional assessment, oversight, and care as well as NG tube feeding and IV hydration if needed. The goal is for the client to be medically stabilized to step down to residential treatment.

Admissions will advise you and your loved one with the most up to date packing list before you join us. However, here are items to remember:

Clothing: We suggest you bring casual, comfortable clothing as well as layers to accommodate different temperatures. This includes 1-2 weeks’ worth of comfortable clothing, undergarments, pajamas, two sets of clothes for yoga, comfortable shoes, and slippers. Some programs may have a pool, and usage is determined by the local team. Please check with admissions if packing a swimsuit is advised. You will be able to use the laundry facilities weekly.

Medications: Bring at least a 30-day supply of current medications or vitamins in original prescription containers. Our medical provider will write any additional prescriptions as needed. If a medication you take is difficult to find, notify us before admission so we can plan.  

Personal Items: Bring toiletries (e.g., shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, toothpaste, and brush) and cosmetics you use daily. You may also bring hair styling tools, razors, tweezers, and nail accessories. For the safety of all clients, some items may be held when you are not using them.  

Valuables: Money may be needed for outings when they occur. Bringing a credit card is preferable for your safety, but you may bring a small amount of cash if you do not have access to one.  

Self-Care: Bring things that help ground and comfort you (e.g., musical instruments, coloring books, religious texts, a favorite blanket).  

Technology: You may bring your cell phone, but please note that you will not have access to it unless there is an emergency or potentially until the end of your stay when the team deems it appropriate.  

Personal Identification: You will need a copy of your driver’s license, passport, or other ID card, as well as a copy of your insurance card.

School Materials: Adolescent clients will have school 5 days per week, so bring whatever you need for current courses (e.g., books, laptop, or tablet). We partner with Learn Well to meet your educational needs year-round. You will have access to your laptop or tablet only during school times.  

What NOT to Bring: food items, towels, bedding, sentimental or highly valuable items (e.g., expensive jewelry or electronics). We cannot be responsible for lost items. Please also arrange to be dropped off at the treatment center, as you are not permitted to drive and park your car onsite during the duration of your stay.  

Visitors can bring you additional approved items, or you can purchase additional items online or on outings as needed.

If you have more questions or hesitations, we’re here to help. Please contact our admissions team at 888.228.1253 or fill out the form, and someone from our team will reach out to you soon to assist you.

Our goal is to help make eating disorder treatment accessible. We’re committed to working with families to access care and are in-network with many major insurance companies. We also coordinate single-case agreements with providers if we are not in-network. Learn more about our  financial and insurance considerations and visit our insurance checker today.

Every recovery journey is different. The length of stay in our residential program varies based on several factors and a typical stay is around 6 weeks.