Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders (STRIPED)
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Report – Geographic Accessibility of Eating Disorders Treatment Centers in the United States: A Nationwide Mapping Study
February 2026
Access to eating disorder treatment (EDT) services varies widely across the United States, with significant geographic gaps in both availability and level of care. This analysis mapped 387 treatment centers nationwide, distinguishing between in-person and telehealth services. In-person care is concentrated along the East and West Coasts, leaving many Central and Southern states with limited or no local options. While telehealth helps extend reach across state lines, access remains uneven and may be constrained by broadband availability and licensing policies, contributing to ongoing disparities in care.
Acknowledgments
This work was supported by the Consortium Representing Eating Disorders Care (REDC); the U.S. Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration (training grant T76MC00001, SBA); and, in part, the National Science Foundation (NSF Award No. 181143, LL). We thank the National Alliance for Eating Disorders for technical assistance with the Find ED Help database.
Citation
Liu L, Huo C, Beccia AL, Richmond TK, Austin SB. Geographic Accessibility of Eating Disorders Treatment Centers in the United States: A Nationwide Mapping Study. Strategic Training Initiative for the Prevention of Eating Disorders. Boston, MA; 2026.