CENTER FOR DISCOVERY
3530 Post Rd.
Suite 304
Southport, CT 06890
PH 866.482.3876
PHP Mon-Fri 8am-3:30pm & Sat 9am-3pm
IOP Mon-Fri 8am-11am OR 12pm-3:30pm & Sat 9am-12pm OR 12pm-3pm
PROGRAM FEATURES
Intensive Outpatient
Partial Hospitalization
Virtual Programming
All ages
All genders
Virtual treatment available: CFD outpatient programs can also be accessed via online telehealth services.
Center for Discovery Southport is an eating disorder outpatient treatment program that treats patients of all genders and all ages who are struggling with an eating disorder. This outpatient facility opened in 2019 and offers both partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient levels of care and treatment is done separately for adolescents and adults. Treatment modalities we offer include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure & response prevention (ERP) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).
In addition to receiving evidence-based therapies, patients all have the opportunity to put “joyful” back into movement through yoga and other activities. Discovery’s specialized binge eating disorder (BED) program, Path to Peace, is also offered at this location. This treatment center emphasizes a body positive approach and Health at Every Size® (HAES®).
Insurances we accept include but are not limited to MCCP (Medical Cost Containment Professionals, LLC), Fortified Provider Network (FPN), Beacon HO/VO – GHI/BMP, CHCS IPA, Emblem, and Commercial, Anthem BC/BS of CT, and Optum BH – UHC/UBH including PBH/Oxford. Please remember that the insurances we accept change frequently. Please remember that the insurances we accept change frequently. Our insurance team will verify your coverage.
We offer a fun and space safe for patients, with art therapy and theme Fridays. This facility takes pride in peer mentorships and continuing education events that provide ongoing support in recovery. This treatment center serves all of Connecticut, Westchester County and New York City.
*Health At Every Size® and HAES® are registered trademarks of the Association for Size Diversity and Health and used with permission.
MEET THE TEAM
Toni Brown (she/her/hers)
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Emma Philbin, MS, RD, CDN
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Alexandra Decker
DIETETIC INTERNHere’s What Patients Say After Completing Treatment*
- 97% can identify their triggers*
- 97% believe they can help themselves get better*
- 96% understand when to ask for help*
“Center for Discovery saved my life. I will be forever grateful for the support and care I received in my stay here. My therapist, the counselors, the dietitian and the nurses were extremely helpful. I’m now able to feel excited for my future.” – Dalia L., former patient at CFD Southport
“We firmly believe that CFD saved our daughter’s life.” -Rachel C., parent of CFD Southport alumni
“Center for Discovery went above and beyond to put me, my treatment and fighting my eating disorder first. They made sure that I was treated as a human being instead of someone with a mental illness. Center For Discovery staff deserve all the love, kindness and recognition in the world.” – Maddie E., former patient at CFD Southport
*Percentage includes adult and adolescent patients who admitted to the Center for Discovery program in 2021 (between 1/1/2021 and 12/31/2021) and completed the Recovery Assessment Scale (RAS, N=2,644). Average treatment range 41.3 days for those who completed treatment (did not discharge to higher level of care, due to insurance, against treatment advice transfer or administratively).
Support Group
This location provides free online eating disorder support groups. Our online support groups vary. Find out more about how to join our free support groups.