Walden Residential Facility in Waltham

Our residential program is conveniently located across the street from our inpatient unit making transitions to differing levels of care as seamless as possible. With 16 adult beds and eight adolescent beds, you can feel confident that you will receive the individualized attention that you need and deserve. We welcome individuals of all genders in our separate adolescent and adult treatment spaces. We know that eating disorders often thrive in isolation – that is why we do our best to incorporate your family and/or loved ones into your treatment. In fact, Family-Based Treatment is the focal point of our teen treatment program and is designed to give parents an active and positive role in helping their child to reduce disordered eating behaviors, restore weight and resume proper adolescent development. The team at our residential program is committed to ensuring that you are prepared for life outside of treatment. For adolescents, we provide time daily for school work so that your studies can continue. Adults will be supported in preparing and cooking your own meals and take part in outings that are designed to mimic real-life experiences.

Walden Behavioral Care is contracted with most major insurance companies. Learn more today.

Rebecca Bernat, MSW, LICSW, CEDS
Program Director
For as long as I can remember I’ve wanted to be a therapist and over the past six years I’ve had the privilege to share in so many amazing recovery journeys at Walden. Being able to help people discover their full potential inspires me every day. In our residential programs, we are committed to ensuring that you receive the skills and experiential therapy you need to lead a fulfilling life. If you are wondering if treatment is for you, I urge you to take that leap of faith. Recovery is worth it, you are worth it and we will be here to support you through every step of the process.
Heather Chenette, LICSW, MSW
Assistant Program Director
Over the past seven years at Walden, I’ve met some truly inspiring people. In our residential program, we understand that recovery is hard work; that is why we make sure to include a little bit of laughter in our healing journey with you. We are committed to your recovery and will help you to stay motivated and on track to achieve your treatment goals. Unsure whether or not you want to enter treatment? Come in for a tour – no strings attached! You can meet me, Becky and the rest of the team and get a better idea of what treatment might look like for you so that you can feel as prepared and comfortable as possible. We look forward to meeting you!
What We Offer

Adult Residential Treatment

This is a structured and therapeutic program that is meant to mimic real-life experiences with the support of our empathic care providers. Residential treatment is ideal for adults who are medically stable, but would still benefit from having 24-hour support.

Adolescent Residential Treatment

This structured and therapeutic program is ideal for teens who are medically stable but would still benefit from receiving 24-hour support. Our program incorporates key aspects of Family-Based Treatment (FBT), an evidence-based practice proven to increase recovery success.
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Contact us to learn more about how we can work together.
Walden Behavioral Care
60 Hope Avenue
Waltham, MA 02453
Admissions: 888-791-0004
Phone: 781-647-6727
Fax: 781-647-6752
Who We Treat
Who We Treat - All Genders
All Genders
We welcome men, women, transgender and non-binary individuals with all eating disorder diagnoses in need of specialized treatment. Learn more about our inclusive and diverse program offerings.
Who we treat - All Ages
All Ages
We are here to help children, teens and adults with all types of eating disorders at all levels of care. Learn more about our specialized treatment services for children, adolescents and adults.
Our Locations
Walden Massachusetts
Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, we offer all levels of specialized eating disorder care for children, teens and adults of all genders and their families with care facilities conveniently located near Boston – one of the nation’s leading hubs of medical and clinical innovation. Explore our locations in Massachusetts.
Walden Connecticut
Connecticut
Our expanding presence in the state includes the only state-of-the-art acute care hospital, one of few in the country, dedicated to the treatment and medical management of eating disorders. We offer day and evening programs for adults and adolescents of all genders and their families across our three locations. Discover healing at our Connecticut locations.
Walden Georgia
Georgia
We support the vibrant and diverse communities in the Atlanta area and surrounding states by offering specialized eating disorder support at varying levels of care for adolescents and adults of all genders and their families. Learn about our sites in Georgia.
Walden Stories
Ben’s Road Toward Recovery

Professional cyclist Ben Frederick developed an eating disorder when he was forced to stop competing after being thrown from his bike during a race resulting in a traumatic brain injury. Ben shares his story of perseverance and strength as he learned to navigate the road to a full life in recovery.

Coming Out Day

As proud allies, we are proud to foster a community, both for our patients and our employees, that values inclusivity and diversity. For this year’s “National Coming Out Day” some of our amazing employees decided to share their coming out stories in order to help others feel comfortable in doing so for themselves.

Walden on Gratitude

This year marks Walden Behavioral Care’s 15th Anniversary. Our staff came together to reflect on what makes working at Walden, and with you, so special.

What people are saying about us this month.

90% of patients said their experience with their clinician was positive in helping them acquire coping skills and gaining insight into recovery.
The most helpful part of my experience at Walden was: meeting people who are going through the same things and gaining understanding and insight into my eating disorder.
“When I entered treatment, I felt as though I was in a safe space and it stayed that way my entire time at Walden. I felt very supported by all the people around me.”
93% said they felt welcomed by the staff when they began the program
“I learned a lot from informative sessions about the way our eating disorders work. The education around nutrition and food helped me understand what my body needs to thrive.”
“The staff is phenomenal. I truly couldn’t be happier with the skills I’ve learned during my time here. Thank you so much for saving me.”
What’s New

Suicide Prevention: We Can Do Better

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Week, it is important for us to take a closer look at our prevention efforts. What we’re currently trying, simply isn’t sufficient. We need to forge a fundamental change in how we address the second leading cause of death in those aged 15 to 34.

The Turning Point

Reaching out for help is not always easy but you are not alone. There are people who want to help you and care about your health and well-being. If you are tired of living with an eating disorder, specialized support is available.

About Walden
Walden Behavioral Care is a rapidly-growing, national mental health care system specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. We are one of the only organizations committed to serving individuals of all genders and eating disorder diagnoses at all levels of care. We currently have 15 locations across New England and Georgia and have spent the past 15 years utilizing our evidence-based, personalized approach to treatment to help more than 20,000 people on their road to recovery. Based out of Waltham, MA, we employ more than 450 employees who are dedicated to supporting individuals living with eating disorders in accessing the care they need and deserve.