The REDC is the national consortium representing eating disorders care focused on standards, policy, research, and best practices. The mission of REDC is to collaboratively address issues impacting access to and quality of eating disorder treatment programs across the US for individuals and their families. REDC works to continually refine and improve standards of care, partner in collaborative research, and actively support policy that ensures quality, accessible care for people with eating disorders.
There is no single path to recovery. Eating disorders are serious, multifaceted illnesses — and effective care must be personalized and grounded in evidence. REDC Consortium in conjunction with the National Alliance for Eating Disorders developed this guidebook to help inform individuals, loved ones, and providers navigate a complex and evolving landscape, where treatment options vary widely in structure, intensity, and quality, offering clarity on what responsible care looks like, and how to make thoughtful, informed choices in a time of uncertainty. Most importantly, it aims to answer the question so many patients, families, and providers are asking: Is this treatment the right fit? 