Center for Discovery

Center for Discovery Southport is a leading eating disorder treatment center located in Southport, Connecticut, offering residential and partial hospitalization care for adolescents aged 10 to 17 of all genders. Since opening in 2012, this facility has served families across New England, New York, and New Jersey with a comprehensive and supportive approach to eating disorder recovery. Recognized as the first Center for Discovery program on the East Coast, Southport has become one of Connecticut’s most trusted adolescent treatment centers.

The Southport location combines evidence-based therapies—such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and exposure & response prevention (ERP)—with movement-based interventions like yoga and meditation. Patients benefit from the CARE-CFD dietary model, which emphasizes trauma-focused nutrition, attuned eating, and weight inclusivity. With a dedicated education liaison ensuring academic continuity and a multidisciplinary staff of long-tenured therapists, dietitians, and medical professionals, Center for Discovery Southport provides a nurturing environment focused on holistic healing for young individuals facing complex eating disorders and co-occurring conditions.