About Us

The Renfrew Center is a women's mental health center with locations in Philadelphia and Radnor, PA; Coconut Creek, FL; New York City; Old Greenwich, CT; Ridgewood, NJ; Charlotte, NC; Nashville, TN; Dallas, TX and Bethesda, MD, as well as a nationwide professional resource network. We specialize in the treatment of eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder), trauma, anxiety, depression, and other women's issues.

A Brief History

The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia opened in June 1985 as the country's first residential facility for the treatment of women with eating disorders. From the beginning, Renfrew has addressed both underlying issues and behavioral change, and today we offer family therapy and art and movement therapy as well as traditional psychotherapies, psychiatry, and nutrition counseling.

In 1990, Renfrew opened a second residential facility in Coconut Creek, South Florida. In the same year, we started to develop our nationwide network of psychotherapists and nutritionists who share our philosophy and approach. More recently, we have opened outpatient Renfrew Centers in several locations which continue our tradition of innovation in clinical services. We now offer the full continuum of care—residential treatment, transitional living, extended care, day treatment, intensive outpatient, and outpatient.  In addition to specializing in eating disorders and women's issues, our staff possesses expertise in a wide range of associated problems including trauma, anxiety, and depression.

Individualized Treatment Programs

The Renfrew Center has a comprehensive approach to mental health issues, and our experienced staff members specialize in the psychology of women. We recognize the many biological, social, and cultural contexts of women's lives and their impact on a woman's well-being. Our treatment programs respect each woman's individuality and encourage women to participate actively in their own growth and recovery. Treatment is designed to be collaborative rather than imposed, interactive rather than passive, and personal rather than distant or neutral. Our innovative programs emphasize the value and healing potential of healthy interpersonal relationships.

The Renfrew Center offers a comprehensive range of services so that treatment can be tailored to meet individual needs. After an assessment, treatment goals and plans are developed in collaboration with the client and her referring therapist if applicable. Our goal is to provide the appropriate level of treatment based on each woman's situation and to facilitate timely transitions to less intensive levels of care. We will be happy to verify your insurance benefits to determine how your coverage applies to Renfrew services.

For more information on The Renfrew Center, please call 1-800-RENFREW (736-3739).