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Eating Disorder Treatment Center In Santa Ana, CA – Begin Healing Today
At Wellness Recovery Center, we believe every person deserves the chance to heal in a peaceful, supportive environment. Our residential and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment center in Santa Ana, CA, offers compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to help individuals overcome disordered eating, body image struggles, and related mental health challenges. Whether you’re struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or another eating disorder, our team is here to guide you toward lasting recovery and renewed well-being.
More Details About Our Eating Disorder Treatment Center
Located in the heart of Orange County, our eating disorder treatment center in Santa Ana provides a serene environment for deep emotional and physical healing. We specialize in personalized care that nurtures mind, body, and spirit, ensuring each client feels understood and supported throughout their recovery journey. Our LGBTQ+ friendly facility and transgender safe space welcomes all individuals seeking hope and healing from eating disorders.
Phone Number
(949) 738-9855
Address
12061 Browning Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Hours
Open 24/7
Additional Details
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Pool
- Mini golf
- On-site chef
Directions to Our Treatment Center
Our facility is conveniently located at 12061 Browning Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705, in the heart of Orange County. We’re easily accessible from throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, and San Diego. Our admissions team can assist with travel arrangements to make your journey stress-free.
From the South Orange County Area
From the Western Orange County Area
From the Inland Empire
From Los Angeles
Treatments We Offer
At Wellness Recovery Center, we offer a comprehensive range of eating disorder treatments tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Our licensed professionals use evidence-based approaches to help clients rebuild their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves in a supportive residential or IOP setting.
Anorexia Nervosa Treatment
Therapeutic support focused on restoring physical health, rebuilding a balanced relationship with food, and addressing distorted thoughts about weight and body image.
Atypical Anorexia Treatment
Specialized care for individuals meeting anorexia criteria without low body weight, emphasizing emotional stabilization and normalized eating habits.
Bulimia Nervosa Treatment
A structured therapeutic program that interrupts binge purge cycles while developing healthier coping skills and improving self image.
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Treatment
Evidence based strategies designed to reduce compulsive eating, increase emotional awareness, and promote long term food balance.
Avoidant or Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) Treatment
A supportive approach to expanding food variety, reducing avoidance patterns, and addressing sensory or fear based eating challenges.
Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED) Treatment
Comprehensive treatment for individuals experiencing disordered eating patterns that do not meet one specific diagnostic category.
Orthorexia Nervosa Treatment
Therapeutic support for individuals struggling with obsessive clean eating behaviors, helping them restore balance and reduce anxiety around food purity.
Night Eating Syndrome Treatment
Behavioral and nutritional interventions that reduce nighttime eating episodes, improve sleep quality, and stabilize energy levels.
Compulsive Exercise Disorder Treatment
Therapy designed to address compulsive movement behaviors, helping clients build a healthier and more flexible relationship with exercise.
Rumination Disorder Treatment
Support that focuses on reducing involuntary regurgitation behaviors while improving digestion, comfort, and emotional wellbeing.
Laxative Abuse Treatment
A combination of medical oversight and emotional support to safely restore digestive health and break harmful laxative dependency.
Diabulimia Treatment
Integrated care for individuals with type 1 diabetes who struggle with insulin manipulation, focusing on medical safety and emotional recovery.
Residential and Virtual IOP Eating Disorder Treatment
Flexible programs offering intensive, structured care either on site or from home, designed to meet varying clinical and lifestyle needs.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) Treatment
Therapeutic interventions that target obsessive body image concerns and promote healthier self perception and acceptance.
Self Esteem Disorder Treatment
A supportive, strengths based approach to improving self worth, identity clarity, and emotional resilience.
Maladaptive Perfectionism Treatment
Therapy focused on challenging rigid personal expectations and helping clients develop more realistic and compassionate self standards.
Nutritional Counseling and Meal Support
Guided support that helps clients rebuild balanced eating patterns, reduce food anxiety, and develop confidence during meal times.
Body Image Therapy
An emotionally focused treatment approach aimed at improving body neutrality, reducing negative thought patterns, and strengthening self acceptance.
Mental Health Friendly Activities in the Santa Ana Area
Recovering at Wellness Recovery Center isn’t just about therapy sessions—it’s also about rediscovering joy, balance, and connection in everyday life. We encourage clients and client’s families to explore local destinations that promote calm, reflection, and inner peace. These mental health–friendly activities near Santa Ana allow individuals to reconnect with nature, creativity, and community in restorative ways.
Santiago Creek Trail
A peaceful urban trail perfect for mindfulness walks and gentle movement. The natural setting along the creek provides grounding experiences that support emotional healing. Clients often visit for outdoor journaling sessions or quiet meditation surrounded by native California landscape.
Irvine Regional Park
Orange County’s oldest regional park offers serene trails, beautiful oak groves, and peaceful picnic areas. The expansive natural setting helps clients practice mindfulness and reconnect with nature. Our therapists often recommend visits here for group therapeutic activities and outdoor reflection.
Crystal Cove State Park
Just a short drive away, Crystal Cove offers both beach and canyon trails that provide restorative ocean views and opportunities for meditation. The sound of waves and fresh sea air significantly reduce stress and improve mental clarity, making it an excellent space for mindfulness exercises.
Bowers Museum
Located in Santa Ana, this world-class museum offers a quiet haven for those seeking introspection and creative inspiration. Exploring art and cultural exhibits can be a gentle, therapeutic activity that encourages curiosity and calm outside of traditional therapy settings.
Centennial Regional Park
This expansive Santa Ana park features walking paths, lakes, and open green spaces perfect for relaxation and gentle movement. The park’s peaceful atmosphere makes it ideal for practicing mindfulness, outdoor yoga, or simply enjoying nature as part of the recovery process.
Santa Ana Public Library
A quiet space for reflection, reading, and mental wellness. Clients can explore self-help resources, recovery literature, or simply enjoy the focused calm that comes with reading—an excellent activity for mental rejuvenation and personal growth.
Our Team
Our team is made up of compassionate professionals who specialize in eating disorder treatment, trauma informed care, nutrition, and emotional healing. Each member brings a unique set of skills designed to support you at every stage of your recovery. We work collaboratively to ensure that every client from Orange receives comprehensive, evidence based, and heart centered care.
Get the Care You Deserve at Wellness Recovery Center
At Wellness Recovery Center, we proudly serve Santa Ana, Orange County, and surrounding Southern California communities. Our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and healing environment for everyone who walks through our doors. Whether you’re seeking care for yourself or a loved one, our residential and IOP programs offer the structure, nutritional support, and therapeutic care you need to thrive.
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Eating Disorder Resources for Santa Ana Residents
Access to local crisis resources is essential for individuals and families seeking immediate support. Orange County offers several eating disorder and mental health emergency services that provide urgent care, stabilization, and guidance when needed most. These services are available 24 hours a day and can be used alongside your treatment plan.
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Helpline
NEDA Helpline: 1-800-931-2237
Crisis Text Line
Text “NEDA” to 741741
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988
OC Crisis Assessment Team
OC Health Care Agency Behavioral Health Services
Local Emergency Rooms
Local emergency rooms near Santa Ana for medical emergencies
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project for LGBTQ+ youth: 1-866-488-7386
Tour Our Eating Disorder Treatment Facility
Seeing where treatment takes place can help reduce anxiety and build trust before beginning the healing process. Our facility is designed to feel peaceful, warm, and supportive, offering comfortable spaces where clients can focus on recovery. Explore our treatment rooms, outdoor areas, and residential spaces to get a sense of what your experience will look like.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Services
Finding the right eating disorder treatment can feel overwhelming. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve answered some of the most common questions about our Santa Ana facility and services.
We offer individualized, evidence-based eating disorder care in a peaceful, LGBTQ+ friendly setting with specialized amenities including chef-prepared meals, a pool, and recreational activities. Our Santa Ana location provides easy access for Southern California residents while offering a supportive environment away from daily triggers.
Yes, many insurance providers cover residential and intensive outpatient eating disorder treatment. Our admissions team can verify your coverage quickly and help you understand your benefits before starting treatment.
If you’re struggling with daily functioning, severe eating disorder symptoms, medical complications, or have tried outpatient care without success, residential treatment may be the best option. IOP is ideal for those who need structured support but can safely manage meals and behaviors between sessions. Our team can help assess which level of care is right for you.
Absolutely. We’re committed to providing inclusive, affirming care for individuals of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Our facility is designated as a transgender safe space, and our staff receives ongoing training in LGBTQ+ competent care.
Please contact our admissions team to discuss pet accommodations. We understand the emotional comfort pets provide and work with clients on a case-by-case basis to support their healing journey.
Residential treatment provides 24/7 structured support, supervised meals, immediate access to clinical staff, and removal from daily triggers and stressors. This immersive environment allows you to focus entirely on recovery while building essential coping skills and a foundation for lasting change.
Inpatient or residential treatment is the highest level of care for eating disorders, providing round-the-clock support in a safe, structured environment. Clients live at the facility and participate in daily therapy, supervised meals, nutritional counseling, and group activities while focusing entirely on their recovery.
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) provides structured eating disorder treatment several days per week while allowing you to live at home. Our virtual IOP option offers flexibility for those who need to maintain work, school, or family responsibilities while still receiving comprehensive therapeutic and nutritional support.
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