The Renfrew Center Celebrates 25 Years
Past, Present and Future

The Renfrew Center is celebrating its 25th anniversary as the country’s first residential eating disorder facility and largest treatment network.

On April 23, 2010 The Renfrew Center of Florida hosted the first of many events to celebrate this milestone. Past and present employees were joined by professionals from the local community to commemorate Renfrew’s presence in the field of eating disorders over the past 25 years.

Among those in attendance was Mayor Lisa Aronson. On behalf of the city of Coconut Creek, Florida, Mayor Aronson honored The Renfrew Center with a proclamation to recognize its invaluable programs and services, declaring April 23, 2010 “The Renfrew Center Day.” 

The event’s program featured speeches from Sam Menaged, JD, Founder and President of The Renfrew Center, Gayle Brooks, PhD, Vice President and Clinical Director for The Renfrew Center of Florida, and a former patient of The Renfrew Center, followed by a presentation of patient artwork by Karen Polin, BFA, ATR, Creative Arts Therapist for The Renfrew Center of Florida. Wrapping up an outstanding evening, Mr. Menaged planted a tree to symbolize Renfrew’s hopes for another 25 years of success.

The Renfrew Center will be hosting many more events throughout the year at each of its locations to celebrate this milestone. Details will be available as each event approaches.

Artwork Quilt

The program featured a presentation of patient artwork. Each individual patch on the quilt was created by a different Renfrew patient at the Florida site.

Renfrew leaders planted a tree to symbolize the hope for continued success in treating women with eating disorders. From left: Sam Menaged, JD, Founder and President of The Renfrew Center; Gayle Brooks, PhD, Vice President and Clinical Director for The Renfrew Center of Florida; Judi Goldstein, MSS, LSW, Vice President of The Renfrew Center Foundation; Diane Buchter, Senior Vice President and COO of The Renfrew Center; Beth Sicard, Assistant Vice President of Southeast Operations for The Renfrew Center

The Renfrew Center has helped more than 55,000 women with eating disorders and other behavioral health issues. The treatment philosophy emphasizes a respect for the unique psychology of women, the importance of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, and the belief that every woman needs to actively participate in her own recovery. The Renfrew has facilities in Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas.