Diversity, justice, and equity are more than just words at BALANCE.

A company is only as strong as its culture and community. Our dedication to inclusion is unwavering– spanning across race, gender, size, age, religion, sexual identity, and experience.

Inclusion is how we embrace the strength of diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, BALANCE is determined to promote diversity and inclusion year-round.

FINANCIAL ACCESSIBILITY

BALANCE is a New York State OMH licensed Mental Health Clinic and Licensed Telehealth Facility.

Pioneering new levels of eating disorder treatment, upholding the highest standards of care, while continuing to expand our reach are at the forefront of BALANCE. We firmly believe that everyone deserves the best treatment possible.

As a part of our initiative to make BALANCE’s care more accessible, we obtained our OMH licensure. Now our clients can receive up to an 80% insurance reimbursement via out-of-network benefits.  For those in need, BALANCE has also donated, and continues to donate, over $750,000 of pro bono services and offers scholarships for treatment through Project HEAL.

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility extends beyond our facility to the education and practice within our field. BALANCE happily refers to our BIPOC-identifying referral network and sponsors both the Anti-Diet Dietetic Students organization and BIPOC nutrition students through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

AFFIRMATIVE CARE

At BALANCE, we believe that true healing happens when we embrace one another’s unique identity and gifts. That is why we are dedicated to inclusive care and creating a safe space for our clients to recover.

LGBTQIA+: Statistics show that the LGBTQIA+ community experiences a higher prevalence of eating disorders than the general population. At BALANCE our staff and clients’ gender and sexual identities are affirmed, respected, and celebrated.

Size Diversity: All of our staff utilize a Health At Every Size approach, meaning that body size is not an indicator of health. Our treatment model does not change based on body size, ensuring all clients receive the same quality of care without weight or BMI bias.

Mobility Access: BALANCE is an ADA-compliant mental health facility. Our facility provides wheelchair and mobility-aid accessibility, accessible restroom facilities, and many other equal-access accommodations.

Neurodiversity: Our staff is trained in the most up-to-date and supportive methods for treating neurodiverse clients, such as those with autism or ADHD.

Anti-Racism: The BIPOC community is largely underrepresented in eating disorder recovery and media messaging. At BALANCE, we acknowledge this gap and strive towards culturally-informed and responsive care. We are, and always will be, committed to taking an anti-racist stance.

REFERRAL OPT-IN

At BALANCE, we see treatment as a collaborative process. We celebrate and appreciate our diverse referral network. To join our network please complete our referral form found here.

 Our Actions & Commitments

• BALANCE contributes funds to support BIPOC nutrition students through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to reduce the financial barrier of education

• The BALANCE staff receives regular training to stay as culturally informed and responsive to offer the highest quality of care possible

• 15% of our staff are members of the LGBTQIA+ community

• BALANCE has donated over $750,000 of pro bono services to clients who are otherwise unable to access treatment due to financial barriers

• BALANCE is a financial sponsor of the Anti-Diet Dietetic Students organization

• Our facility is wheelchair and mobility aid accessible

• BALANCE offers a referral network for BIPOC providers

• We provide scholarships for treatment through Project HEAL

• BALANCE is dedicated to taking anti-racism as a stance

CURIOUS ABOUT CARE AT BALANCE?

If you’d like to connect with a member of our team to discuss treatment options, please select an available appointment from the calendar below.  

We are happy to provide a free 20 minute consultation call.

We look forward to speaking with you soon.

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