Alsana Birmingham PHP/IOP

The eating disorder programs at Alsana Birmingham are for adults who want to maintain independence yet get serious about their recovery. Located in the rolling hills of Birmingham, Alabama, the campus treats anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED), diabulimia, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Flexible schedules let clients keep working, attending school, and spending time with loved ones.

Differences Between Programs

The partial hospitalization program (PHP) requires 6-8 hours of attendance per day, with 1 individual counseling session, 1 nutrition session, and 1 psychiatry session per week, plus 4-5 group sessions per day. The intensive outpatient program (IOP) is less intense, with 4 hours of programming per day, 1 individual counseling session and 1 nutrition session per week, and 3 group sessions per day.

Smooth Transitions Between Levels of Care

Because the day treatment facility sits on the same campus as Alsana's residential program, clients move smoothly between levels of care with a consistent therapeutic team. A multidisciplinary care team delivers clinical, nutritional, and medical care and stays dedicated to an inclusive, affirming environment. Clients can also stay in local recovery-oriented apartments, a 10-minute walk from the treatment center, for added independence.

Early Intervention and Relapse Prevention

Alsana designs its outpatient programs for people showing early signs of an eating disorder, because treating it before it becomes out of control strengthens results. Clients navigating recovery alongside life transitions, such as returning to school or adjusting to new environments, often find a good fit in the structured yet adaptable approach. Clients who are relapsing can join 2-week programs designed for them.