Clarity. Trust. Connection.
The Western NY Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders is the regional hub for eating disorder support in Western New York. We provide clarity for individuals, families, and providers with trusted information, resources, and care teams to make finding treatment and support in recovery more accessible.
Who We Are
The Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders (WNYCCCED) serves as the hub for eating disorder services across a 30-county region in Western New York. Directed out of the University of Rochester School of Nursing in partnership with the Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders Program at Golisano Children’s Hospital, the Center is one of three legislatively mandated Comprehensive Care Centers for Eating Disorders funded by the New York State Office of Mental Health. 
WNYCCCED brings together academic, hospital, and community partners to make eating disorder care more connected, accessible, and effective. In addition to its core partnership with the University of Rochester and Golisano Children’s Hospital, the Center works closely with its community affiliate, The Healing Connection, and treatment programs across the continuum of care. Together, these partners help individuals, families, and providers navigate complex systems, access trustworthy resources, and stay supported throughout every stage of recovery.
The Heart of Recovery is Connection
Our Services
We provide a wide range of services, from clinical support to education. These are delivered to the Western New York community directly, as well as through our partners and affiliates (mentioned above).
Visit the Get Care page to learn about:
Care Management
Caregiver Support Group
Peer Mentoring for Patients and Caregivers
Life Coaching
Food for the Table
Music Therapy
ConnectED Caregiving Program
Visit the Training and Workshops page to learn about:
Project ECHO (case consultation and didactic training)
Personalized Workshops
Conferences
Calendar of upcoming events
We are also engaged in legislative advocacy in collaboration with the New York State Office of Mental Health, as well as ongoing efforts to advocate for insurance coverage (parity).
Our Community Advisory Board also supports much of the work being done by WNYCCCED staff. The Community Advisory Board helps guide decision-making, strengthen programs and ensure that our work is meaningful, ethical and responsive to the community that we serve.
Who We Serve
The WNYCCCED serves those struggling with eating disorders, their loved ones, communities, schools and medical professionals in 30 counties throughout Western and Central New York, including:
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Allegany
Cattaraugus
Chautauqua
Erie
Genesee
Niagara
Orleans
Wyoming
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Cayuga
Livingston
Monroe
Ontario
Seneca
Steuben
Wayne
Yates
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Broome
Chemung
Chenango
Cortland
Jefferson
Lewis
Madison
Oneida
Onondaga
Oswego
Schuyler
St. Lawrence
Tioga
Tompkins
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Our Advisors
Learn about our Community Advisory Board.
Did You Know?
Between 20,000 and 30,000 individuals living in Western and Central New York have an eating disorder.
Get Involved
If you want to become involved with our organization, we are always looking for new participants to volunteer on our Community Advisory Board, to assist us with educational and outreach events, to plan and staff events for National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, etc.
We also welcome volunteers who have skills to offer in the areas of social media outreach, printing, photography, fundraising and more.
WNYCCCED Community Advisory Board
The Community Advisory Board includes individuals in recovery, family members, school/college and health care professionals, as well as community members who provide vital feedback and advice to the WNY Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders team.
If you are interested in becoming involved and volunteering, please contact us.
FAQs
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CCCED are provider-sponsored systems of care, organized by either corporate affiliation or clinical association, for the purpose of providing coordinated, individualized plans of care, across a continuum that includes all necessary non-institutional, institutional and practitioner services and treatments, from initial patient screening and evaluation to treatment, follow-up care and support.
WNYCCCED is one of three centers in the state, based at the University of Rochester School of Nursing in partnership with Golisano Children’s Hospital. They serve 30 counties across Western New York, focusing on connecting people with coordinated, evidence-informed care, education, and support for eating disorders.
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WNYCCCED does not replace medical or therapeutic treatment; instead, it provides free services that support and surround treatment. These are typically not reimbursed by insurance. They include care management, parent peer mentoring, caregiver skills workshops, life coaching, peer mentoring, creative arts therapies, support groups, community education, and professional training (such as Project ECHO). All of these services are designed to make it easier to find treatment, stay connected in recovery, and navigate transitions between levels of care.
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No. WNYCCCED does not provide direct medical or inpatient/outpatient treatment for eating disorders. Instead, the Center connects individuals and families with treatment programs across the continuum of care (inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient) and offers free services that augment that treatment, such as care management, education, and support.
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WNYCCCED is not a walk-in clinic with a traditional waiting room. Many services are provided by phone, email, Zoom, or through partner sites such as The Healing Connection, Golisano Children’s Hospital, and the University of Rochester School of Nursing. Some offerings, like groups and workshops, take place in person at specific locations listed in the event or service details. If you’d like to connect with the team or attend a service, the best first step is to call, email, or use the contact information provided on the website.
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The Care Manager is a dedicated point of contact who helps individuals and families navigate the eating disorder care system. They coordinate communication between you, your supports, and your treatment team; provide referrals and link you to community resources; offer one-on-one support; teach life and recovery skills; and help schools, workplaces, and loved ones understand eating disorders and how to support recovery. The Care Manager also runs a bi-monthly sibling support group.
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No. WNYCCCED’s services, including care management, are provided at no cost under a grant from the New York State Office of Mental Health. These services are not billed to insurance, so there is no charge to you for connecting with the Care Manager or accessing other WNYCCCED supports.