Women Come to EDTC From Across the Country
Eating Disorder Treatment Centers (EDTC) admits adult women from every state. Our residential eating disorder program is in Covington, Louisiana, about 45 minutes from New Orleans, and clients regularly travel from Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia, and farther away, because dedicated residential eating disorder programs for women are rare in the Gulf South. Every part of the admissions process, from the clinical assessment to insurance verification and travel planning, is handled by phone before you leave home, and our team is available 24 hours a day at (985) 261-3382.
Getting to Covington, Louisiana
By air: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the closest major airport, about an hour from campus, with nonstop service from most large U.S. cities. Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) and Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) are each about 90 minutes away. EDTC’s admissions team helps arrange ground transportation from the airport so you are not navigating the trip alone.
By car: Covington is just north of New Orleans across the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, near the junction of Interstate 12 and US Highway 190. It is roughly 1 hour from New Orleans, 1 hour from Baton Rouge, 1.5 hours from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, 2.5 hours from Mobile, 3 hours from Jackson, Mississippi, 5 hours from Houston and Birmingham, and 6 hours from Memphis.
Insurance, Admission, and Aftercare for Out-of-State Clients
Insurance. Most employer-sponsored and marketplace health plans are national, so coverage for residential treatment at EDTC depends on your plan’s network and benefits rather than the state you live in. State Medicaid plans generally do not cover out-of-state residential care. EDTC verifies every plan, including out-of-state plans, for free before you travel and tells you exactly what to expect. Learn more about the cost of treatment.
Admission. After a confidential phone assessment and insurance verification, admission can usually be scheduled within a few days. We coordinate your arrival time, airport pickup when needed, medication and records transfer, and a packing list so the first day is as calm as possible.
Aftercare. Before discharge, EDTC builds an aftercare plan around where you live: a step-down program (PHP or IOP) or outpatient therapist, dietitian, and physician in your home area, a meal plan, and a relapse-prevention plan. Our team communicates directly with those providers so your care continues without a gap when you return home.
How We Support Families Who Live Far Away
Distance does not have to limit involvement. With your consent, your family stays part of your recovery.
Regular Updates
Scheduled phone updates from your care team keep family informed, with your written permission.
Family Sessions by Phone or Video
Family therapy can take place remotely when travel is not possible, so loved ones participate from anywhere.
Planned Visits and Workshops
In-person visits and our family workshop are scheduled around your family’s travel, with hotels minutes from campus.
Aftercare Near Home
We connect you and your family with step-down and outpatient providers in your own community before discharge.
Frequently Asked Questions About Traveling for Treatment
Can I come to EDTC from another state?
Which airport should I fly into for EDTC?
Will my out-of-state insurance cover treatment at EDTC?
Is it better to travel for eating disorder treatment or stay close to home?
How can my family stay involved if we live far away?
What happens after treatment if I live in another state?
Ready to travel for treatment? We will handle the details.
Our compassionate team is here to support you every step of the way, providing the care, guidance, and expertise you need to heal. We’re ready to help.