Grow Therapy partners with Equip, a virtual eating disorder treatment program that provides evidence-based, family-centered care for individuals of all ages. Their multidisciplinary team, including therapists, dietitians, medical providers, and mentors, offers personalized support to help clients fully recover. With a flexible, at-home model, Equip makes high-quality eating disorder care accessible and tailored to each person’s needs.
Equip serves clients of all ages and gender identities across all 50 states. They work with all eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Equip supports clients with various acuity levels and a range of prior treatments.
The ideal Equip client
Equip works with a number of different clients to support eating disorder recovery. The section below reviews elements to consider when referring a client to Equip. Clients who are outside of this criteria may not be a good fit. The Care Coordination Team will support providers to identify other programs that may be a better fit.
Client age: All ages
Diagnoses: A diagnosis of an eating disorder. Co-occurring conditions like anxiety, depression, and OCD can also be addressed in treatment.
Acuity: Moderate and severe
Insurance: See the list of insurance companies accepted by Equip here.
What participants can expect
Equip's goal is to provide individuals with the support and treatment they need to manage an eating disorder diagnosis and achieve lasting recovery. The Equip team will assess the client’s needs and develop a treatment plan specific to the client's clinical presentation.
Program structure
Treatment is tailored to each client based on their clinical presentation and severity.
Equip will complete a screening, intake, and medical appointment to help assess best treatment options.
Each client is matched with a multi-disciplinary team composed of a licensed therapist, registered dietitian, medical provider, and peer support.
Treatment may include medical assistance, individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and peer support.
Treatment is more intensive at the onset, but as progress is made and clients stabilize sessions may become less frequent. Due to symptom severity, clients spend an average of 51 weeks in treatment.
Support clients with developing a relapse prevention plan.
Refer Grow clients to Equip
Providers play an essential role when referring their clients to specialized care. Before making a referral, it is important to discuss the situation with and prepare the client. When partnering with the Care Coordination Team, providers maintain continued communication to ensure the client is connected to the right level of care. Below, providers will find how to prepare a client and how to refer to the Care Coordination Team.
Steps a provider can take before making a referral to Equip:
Communicate with the client about the recommendation for eating disorder treatment. Obtain client/guardian consent to make a referral to Equip.
Document these recommendations in the client’s chart as a progress note when discussing them during a session or a non-billable chart note when they occur outside of a session.
How to refer a client to Equip in partnership with Grow Therapy’s Care Coordination Team
Providers submit a request in the provider portal using the Help Widget by selecting “Higher Level of Care Referral” option. To streamline the referral process, providers should have the following details ready:
Client’s full name and date of birth
Client’s contact information (phone and email)
Insurance provider and type of HLOC needed (e.g., IOP, eating disorder treatment)
Preferred referral partner (if applicable)
Reason for referral
Whether the client will return to provider care post-discharge
What happens next?
The Care Coordination Team at Grow Therapy will send the complete referral package to Equip within 1 business day.
Equip will contact the client (or parent/guardian) within 2 business days to initiate the intake process.
FAQs
Equip has an FAQ for clients, families, and healthcare providers, as well as additional resources for providers to support assessment to determine the need for a higher level of support with eating disorders. Below are a few questions that are helpful to know when making a referral to Equip.
Will I continue to see the client while they participate in treatment at Equip?
No. Clients will receive all services through Equip. Treatment teams are composed of licensed therapists, medical providers, and dietitians. Split treatment can impede a client’s progress.
What insurance plans does Equip accept?
Equip is credentialed with several insurance plans across the United States. The Care Coordination Team will help clients identify whether Equip is in-network. Clients can independently review their eligibility using Equip’s eligibility tool.
If Equip is out of network, the Care Coordination Team at Grow Therapy will provide information to clients and providers of an in-network program, as needed. Please note that certain payors require clients to go through their insurance company for specific referrals. The Care Coordination Team will connect the client with the correct department of their insurance payor.