The Student Health Services eating disorders team includes professionals who have particular experience and interest in this area. The initial appointment is usually with a counselor, then recommendations are given for further treatment options. In addition, SHS hosts support groups on campus for these topics.
For information on how to make an appointment at Student Health Services, please reference Student Health Services under Wash U Campus Resources.
Habif Health and Wellness Center
Office Phone: 314-935-6666
Office Hours: MTTF from 8 am to 5 pm, Wednesdays from 10 am to 5 pm
Pharmacy Phone: 314-935-6662
Pharmacy Hours: MTTF from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Wednesdays from 10 am to 5 pm
Note: unable to accommodate walk-in appointments, masks required
25 minute consultation Zoom call with a mental health services counselor to assess the caller’s needs and pair them with an appropriate counselor
Can schedule via office phone number or SHS portal
The day of the meeting, fill out brief assessment form to help the counselor better understand how you are doing that day
Couples counseling also available
Spouse or partner does not need to be affiliated with the University
Group therapy
Group therapies for LGBTQIA+and/or questioning individuals, Mandarin speakers, international students, graduate students, dissertation support, loss, and abusive/toxic families (list changes by semester)
Number: 505-891-2664 (information and referrals to local chapters)
Overeaters Anonymous provides information, referrals, and confidential support groups for people at any degree of disordered eating habits. The programs are based on a 12 step self-help method with sponsors available upon request. Local support groups can be found on the website.
Project Know offers serves as a database of resources for those struggling with disordered eating or other addictions. This website offers information about the various types of eating disorders, and also provides information about services and other resources that can be found nearby.
St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute
Phone #: 314-289-9411
Location: 1129 Macklind Ave. Saint Louis, MO 63110
Services:
Specialty programs
Center for OCD and Anxiety-Related Disorders
Eating Disorders Program
Free screening available when you call 636-534-6071
Outpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder, orthorexia, other specified feeding or eating disorder, body image disorders, emotional overeating, and more
Gender Affirming Program
Psychology & Religion Program
Behavioral health services for depression, ADHD, grief, stress, and more
Alsana
24/7 Phone #: 866-512-1770
Services:
24/7 chat and phone line to speak with an admissions counselor