Intake Information & Admission Criteria
McCallum Place specializes in the comprehensive treatment of eating disorders such as bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa. Those in need of intensive treatment, structure and support in order to recover choose McCallum Place first. We serve males and females ages 12-50+ years.
Prior to admission, you will need to provide the following by fax or in person to an Admissions Clinician:
- Blood work from within seven days of beginning treatment, including: Complete Blood Count (CBC), Complete Metabolic Panel (CMP), electrolytes, renal function tests, liver panel, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, protein, TB test, Hepatitis B screening, pregnancy test, and urinalysis. Download the Medical Form below and give to your PCP to coordinate completing the above. Fax results to 314-968-1901.
- An EKG twelve lead from within seven days of admission. Fax results to 314-968-1901.
- A complete physical exam and medical history. Simply download and print off the form below and take to your physician. This physical exam should include a morning weight in gown, height, and postural vital signs. Fax results to 314-968-1901
- A Hepatitis A shot is recommended for those considering our transition house.
- A completed admissions evaluation, which will review your past treatments, goals and psychiatric history. This interview takes about one hour and will also give you an opportunity to decide if McCallum Place fits your needs. Simply call an Admissions Specialist at (314) 968-1900 extension 26, 27 or 34 to schedule one.
- Payment in full of the Admission Fee
For all admissions and insurance questions, please call one of the following Admissions & Utilization Review Clinicians at (314) 968-1900:
Jennifer Kamer, ext. 26
Monique Tisdale, ext. 27
Liz Gilbreath, ext. 34
Click below to download the Medical/History and Physical Form:
Download Medical Form in Adobe PDF Format
Click below to download the Release Form:
Download Release Form in Adobe PDF Format
We use the following criteria to determine whether treatment at McCallum Place may be suitable:
- Those not making progress in outpatient treatment
- Willing to accept care and eating disorder treatment voluntarily
- Those who could benefit from group and or family treatment to supplement individual work
- Patients with anorexia nervosa who require supported meals to make change
- Patients needing a structured environment to restore weight
- Patients who need support to challenge established food rituals and habits
- Patients requiring tube supplements and do not have the autonomy to eat enough on their own
- Patients with Bulimia, binge eating or purging, who are motivated to change but have been unable to do so without structured support
- Patients who need supervision to prevent weight loss due to compulsive exercise strategies
- Those in need of longer term treatment to stabilize recovery after short term residential or inpatient treatment
