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Emerging Young Adult & Mid-Life Adult Program

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Hidden River proudly offers a dedicated residential treatment program for females assigned at birth, ages 21+, who are navigating the complex challenges of eating disorders and related mental health conditions.

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Our Program

Emerging Young Adult & Mid-Life Adult Program

Hidden River proudly offers a dedicated residential treatment program for females assigned at birth, ages 21+, who are navigating the complex challenges of eating disorders and related mental health conditions. Nestled within a serene 12-acre property in the rolling hills of central New Jersey, the program is housed in a small, homelike cottage setting that fosters safety, connection, and personalized care.

As New Jersey’s first residential eating disorder treatment center, Hidden River sets the standard for compassionate, expert-led treatment. Our multidisciplinary team includes Certified Eating Disorder Specialists (CEDS) supervised clinicians, medical doctors with specialties in psychiatry, and other experienced clinicians dedicated to guiding each young woman on her path to healing.

Treatment is tailored to address the unique developmental and emotional needs of emerging adulthood, promoting autonomy, self-awareness, and sustainable recovery, all within a nurturing environment that respects the individuality and dignity of each resident.

Family involvement remains a cornerstone of care. From day one, families are engaged through orientation, weekly therapy sessions, and consistent updates to ensure they are informed and supported throughout the process.

At Hidden River, we believe healing begins with connection—in a peaceful setting with expert guidance and a community that understands.

The Emerging Young Adult & Mid-Life Adult Program integrates:

Comprehensive Medical Care

24-hour care from our nursing team and normalization of general medical status

Nutritional Care

Individual nutrition counseling and nutrition education group weekly

Psychological Education

Inclusive of individual, family, and group therapy sessions

Practical Skills Training

Individualized plans for nutrition and culinary skills training

Meaningful Social Activities

Off-campus outings to build confidence

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Therapy Program

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Family Therapy

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Nutrition Care

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Psychiatric & Medical Care

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School Program

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testimonials

Healing is our priority.

Committed to and passionate

The staff at Hidden River is knowledgeable, available, responsive, caring and compassionate, to both the patients and their families. Our daughter’s therapist was exceptional, achieving a level of understanding and compassion with our daughter that no other therapist has achieved. She also took the time to teach us how to best support our daughter, and helped us understand how and why taking a less active role could be most effective. She taught us this difficult lesson with unmatched compassion and understanding of how difficult parenting can be. The nursing staff is very knowledgeable and available 24 hours per day. The nurses did an excellent job explaining things to me from both a medical and mental health perspective. They were compassionate to both my daughter and to me. From my first phone call to Hidden River to my daughter’s last day there, it was evident that Hidden River was committed to and passionate about helping patients recover from eating disorders. We feel very blessed that Hidden River played a critical role in our daughter’s recovery.
M.H.

Truly changed my life

Hidden River truly changed my life. I was seen as more than just an eating disorder. I was a person whose overall health and wellness was sincerely cared about. They saw me as someone that I couldn’t even see myself as, and they helped me gain my life back. I’m now living in a way that I didn’t even know was possible. No one wants to be in treatment, but I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I can’t say enough good things about Hidden River.
J.L.

Only the best things to say

I do want you to know that I have only the best things to say about Hidden River. You are one of the only programs that I know that was stronger than my eating disorder, and I was super impressed that you never gave into my eating disorder even when I was being super bratty.
E.J.

Progressive and cutting edge

The therapeutic process at Hidden River is progressive and cutting edge. It’s a family therapy model and that part is hard. You have to be willing to look at yourself, your family system and what role you’ve played in your daughter’s mental health. But, I can’t imagine true recovery without that level of digging. The primary therapists are amazing. The Registered Dieticians are so knowledgeable. We are deeply grateful to her team. They all chose a very difficult line of work. For our family, they offered a lifeline when we needed it most.
J.D.