Treatment Programs for Women & Girls

Timberline Knolls offers individualized and age-appropriate services for girls and women whose lives have been impacted by eating disorderstrauma, substance use disorders, mood disorders, and other mental health concerns. When you choose to participate in one of Timberline Knolls’ programs, you will benefit from our support within a safe and inclusive environment.  

Residential Treatment 

Each woman or girl who receives care in our residential program follows an individualized treatment plan. 

Depending on your unique strengths, needs, and goals, your programming may include the following elements: 

  • Detoxification: Ambulatory, nonmedical detox within the residential environment 
  • Medication management services: Medications administered by members of our nursing staff 
  • Basic medical care: Noninvasive services to promote stability and support, provided by medical doctor or nurse practitioner 
  • Individual therapy: Typically two sessions each week with a licensed therapist 
  • Group therapy: Multiple daily groups, including psychoeducational and process groups, all led by experienced professionals 
  • Family therapy: Usually one session per week, led by a licensed therapist 
  • Experiential therapies: Including recreational therapy, yoga, dance/movement therapy, art therapy, and supervised outings 
  • Meal support: May include dietary consultation and support during all meals and snack times 

Age-Appropriate Programming 

To ensure that each person receives the focused, age-appropriate programming that best addresses their needs, our residential services are provided in six lodges.  

The lodge format provides a safe and supportive environment where women and girls can receive care alongside others within the same age group who have been experiencing similar challenges. Our lodges also promote the development of positive peer groups, which help our residents learn how to establish healthy interpersonal relationships and begin to trust others for friendship and support. 

The typical length of stay in our residential program for adult women is about 33 days, while the typical length of stay for adolescent girls is about 40 days.  

Experienced Teams of Professionals  

Care in our residential program is provided by a multidisciplinary team of experts. Depending on your specific needs, you may work with the following professionals:  

  • Licensed social workers (LSWs) 
  • Licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) 
  • Master’s-level social workers (MSWs) 
  • Licensed professional counselors (LPCs) 
  • Licensed clinical professional counselors (LCPCs) 
  • Certified alcohol and drug counselors (CADCs) 
  • Registered dietitians (RDs) 
  • Licensed dietitian nutritionists (LDNs) 
  • Registered nurses (RNs) 
  • Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) 
  • Behavioral health associates (BHAs) 
  • Medical doctors 
  • Psychiatrists 
  • Christian therapists 
  • Art therapists 
  • Dance/movement therapists 
  • Yoga therapists 

Throughout your time in our residential program, you’ll be encouraged to work in active collaboration with the members of your treatment team and empowered to advocate on your own behalf so that you can take ownership of your recovery. 

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) 

In addition to residential programming, we also offer a partial hospitalization program (PHP) for adult women that includes on-campus housing options.  

You may step down to our PHP after completing the residential program, or you may enter treatment directly at the PHP level. In PHP, you have the option of taking part in programming five days per week or seven days per week. The specific program details as they apply to each woman’s care are made on an individual basis according to what’s best for her. 

PHP consists of daylong programming that can include the following elements of care: 

  • Basic medical care: Available as needed 
  • Medication management: Including weekly meeting with psychiatrist 
  • Group therapy: Multiple sessions during each day 
  • Individual therapy: Two sessions per week 
  • Family therapy: Usually one session per week 
  • Experiential therapy: Varies depending on need 

The typical length of stay in our partial hospitalization program is two to three weeks. 

TK Academy 

To ensure that adolescent girls can make appropriate academic progress during their time in our residential program, our on-site TK Academy provides educational support services. 

TK Academy is staffed by certified teachers who are specialists in English, math, science, and social studies. Our teachers have experience working with students of all learning levels from middle school through high school. These compassionate professionals are prepared to help young people who have been experiencing concerns such as school anxiety, school refusal, disorganization, and perfectionism. 

Students remain enrolled in their home school districts while they’re in our residential program. The TK Academy staff collaborates with representatives from these districts, students’ parents or guardians, and our therapeutic teams to ensure that each girl receives superior, personalized educational services in a manner that reflects and supports her continued recovery 

Alumnae Services 

Each woman or girl who completes programming at Timberline Knolls receives a detailed discharge plan to guide her continued progress. She also becomes eligible to participate in our vibrant alumnae program. Alumnae services include: 

  • One year of free aftercare support 
  • Annual alumnae retreat 
  • Monthly alumnae night 
  • Private Facebook page 
  • Supportive connections with our nationwide network of TK alumnae 

Prior to your discharge, our alumnae coordinator will introduce you to the many benefits that are available to you through this program.


The transition into PHP from Residential was the most scary but wonderful thing that happened to me during my TK experience. It was hard to leave 24/7 care, and I was nervous about changing the atmosphere around me but once I stepped foot in that building I had a certain feeling of calm. I was approached by all different people introducing me to the new world I was now a part of.  My housemate gave me the best welcome and helped me get settled in.  I found that the groups in PHP gave me a new and different experience in treatment, and I was able to look at things from an entirely point of view.  There were groups I attended that didn’t happen on lodge, and the staff was there to help support me, yet give me the gentle nudge I needed to help myself and figure out how I was going to be able to survive in my world at home without all the people I have been getting use to as backups for me. I can’t say it was a seamless transition but I learned that nothing is a straight line and you cannot know until you try. Being able to utilize the step down process gave me the skills I needed to succeed in real life and flourish in whatever I choose to do.

- Mara S.

Why Choose Timberline Knolls?
Marks of Quality Care
  • Better Business Bureau (BBB)
  • International Association Of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP)
  • Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association
  • National Alliance for Eating Disorders
  • National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP)
  • The Joint Commission (JCAHO) Gold Seal of Approval