RIDGEWOOD, NJ – March 8, 2010 – The Renfrew Center, the nation’s first eating disorder facility and largest treatment network since 1985, is pleased to announce the addition of Paul Mehaffey, MA, MS, LPC, Primary Therapist for The Renfrew Center of New Jersey, located on 174 Union Street in Ridgewood. This facility has recently doubled in size in order to accommodate its growing patient population.

“We are excited to expand and bring such a seasoned professional to our staff,” said Sam Menaged, JD, CEO and President of The Renfrew Centers. “Renfrew has had the advantage of tremendous growth over the last year. This announcement follows the completed expansion of The Renfrew Center of New Jersey. The addition of Mr. Mehaffey will provide us with the expertise and experience that is important in providing quality, personalized care to every patient as The Renfrew Center continues to grow.”

Prior to joining The Renfrew Center, Mehaffey was the Associate Director of the Eating Disorders Program at Somerset Medical Center. Before taking that position, he was the Director of Behavioral Health Services for Somerset. Mehaffey has had a private practice in Somerville, New Jersey for seven years.

A graduate of Kean College in Union, New Jersey, Mehaffey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology. He has also received a Master of Arts in the field of Forensic Psychology from the City University of New York’s John Jay College of Criminal Justice, as well as a Master of Science in Health Policy Management from New York University. With regards to industry involvement, Mehaffey plays an active role in the mental health field.  He currently is a Mental Health Specialist for the Emergency Response Team in the Somerset County Prosecutors Office, from which he has received a 20-year Service Award. Mehaffey currently resides in South Plainfield, New Jersey.

About The Renfrew Center

The Renfrew Center is celebrating its 25th Anniversary as the country's pioneer eating disorder treatment facility. Renfrew is the first and largest eating disorder treatment network in the country and has treated over 55,000 women with eating disorders since 1985. Renfrew’s training programs have reached over 20,000 healthcare professionals to date and are designed to enhance the knowledge and skills needed to treat these complex disorders.

The Renfrew Center provides a comprehensive range of services in Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas. Programs and services include: Residential; Day Treatment; Intensive Outpatient; Group Therapy; Individual, Family, and Couples Therapy; Nutrition Therapy and Psychiatric Consultation. The Renfrew Center integrates relational principles and practice with the latest developments in the effective treatment of patients with eating disorders. The Renfrew Center is a preferred provider for most health insurance and managed care companies and works with individuals to create a financial plan that meets the need of each prospective Renfrew patient. For additional information about Renfrew programs and services or to learn more about eating disorders, call 1-800-RENFREW or visit www.renfrewcenter.com