Crescent Grace

Crescent Grace A Center for Eating Disorders (ACED) brings together an experienced, compassionate staff and research-proven treatment methods to create a place for healing.

Crescent Grace, formerly, A Center for Eating Disorders (ACED) is a holistic treatment center offering unique programming for females suffering from eating disorders ages 13 and up. Our treatment team is the most experienced group of eating-disorder professionals under one collective roof in the state of Alabama. We offer personalized treatment for each client to address the entire person: mind, body and spirit. ACED provides full-day programming six days a week, as well as evening and weekend programming, nutritional services, individual therapy, and group therapy. Anorexia, bulimia and other forms of eating disorders are serious illnesses, but they can be overcome at ACED, a place of courage, community and collaboration.

What’s scarier than not eating the candy on Halloween? Allowing your eating disorder to steal one more joy from you. Lif...
10/31/2025

What’s scarier than not eating the candy on Halloween? Allowing your eating disorder to steal one more joy from you. Life is short. Celebrate with friends, wear a costume and eat the candy!

Fear can be a powerful thing. Be curious about where your fear comes from. Your curiosity is as strong as your bravery w...
10/31/2025

Fear can be a powerful thing. Be curious about where your fear comes from. Your curiosity is as strong as your bravery when it comes to conquering what frightens us. Let your fear speak to you and guide you to the other side.

Coming up@on a long weekend can be anxiety producing when you are walking the recovery path. Do t forget to give yoursel...
08/29/2025

Coming up@on a long weekend can be anxiety producing when you are walking the recovery path. Do t forget to give yourself permission to find the joy and relax along the way.

It’s National Dog Day 🐾 and at Crescent Grace, we’re honoring three of our most faithful teammates: Gatsby Grace, Lady L...
08/26/2025

It’s National Dog Day 🐾 and at Crescent Grace, we’re honoring three of our most faithful teammates: Gatsby Grace, Lady Lake, and Danny Girl.

Our Border Collies are not afraid to work hard, and they don’t just clock in for cuddles—they take their role as healers, comforters, and faithful herders of hearts very seriously. From mealtimes to group sessions to outdoor walks and quiet moments of rest, their presence provides safety, grounding, and grace.

How they support recovery:
• Calming Connection: Their steady companionship brings peace before, during, and after meals—offering comfort when words are too heavy or when the chaos of life feels overwhelming.
• Grounding Presence: Soft fur, gentle eye contact, and (with consent) close companionship remind the body that safety, steadiness, and trust are possible again.
• Unconditional Love: Their compassionate acceptance creates a safe space for honesty, belonging, and the freedom to simply be yourself without judgment.
• Joyful Moments: Their playful spirits remind us that recovery holds not only hard work, but also laughter, lightness, and delight in small, everyday connections.
• Coping Companions: Working alongside clinicians, the dogs help clients practice breathing, grounding, and distress-tolerance—offering gentle support when emotions feel overwhelming.

At Crescent Grace, Gatsby Grace, Lady Lake, and Danny Girl are not just companions—they are trusted partners in healing and living reminders of the compassion and grace we strive to embody. 🌿 These canine companions hold empathy and create safe space for our clients in ways we cannot. Their presence is sacred, and they make us all better humans.

They may be bred to herd sheep, but at Crescent Grace they shepherd safety, connection, and joy—reminding us daily that grace often arrives on four paws. 🐾🌿 With Gatsby, Lake, and Danny by our side, the road to recovered living is never walked alone.

If food, weight, or body thoughts are taking over, you’re not alone—and you’re not “too young” or “too far along” to get...
08/22/2025

If food, weight, or body thoughts are taking over, you’re not alone—and you’re not “too young” or “too far along” to get help. Crescent Grace serves teens (13+) and adults across Alabama and the Southeast with compassionate, evidence-based care.
📍 Birmingham, AL | 💬 Confidential pre-intake at crescentgrace.com (link in bio)
☎️ Prefer to talk? Call us—our team will listen and guide next steps.

Every path here was designed with care—gardens in bloom, quiet corners for reflection, covered decks, spaces designed fo...
08/20/2025

Every path here was designed with care—gardens in bloom, quiet corners for reflection, covered decks, spaces designed for laughter and growth. We’re thankful for the hands and heart behind it all.
Some places stand out on the healing journey. Crescent Grace is one of those places.

Resilient-describes the ability to bounce back from adversity, adapt to challenges, and maintain well-being in the face ...
08/18/2025

Resilient-describes the ability to bounce back from adversity, adapt to challenges, and maintain well-being in the face of difficulties. It’s about recovering from setbacks and having the mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility to adjust to stressful situations.
Ways to build resilience:
• Find your sense of humor - the ability to laugh at ourselves empowers us to connect in difficult times
• Movement - even a simple walk increases mental well being and allows us to thrive
• Emotional Exercise - openness to learning and challenging what we think we know increases coping and self esteem
• Feed Your Soul - whether it be prayer or practicing gratitude or waking in nature, spiritual connections ground us
• Friendship - connectedness creates for a sense of stronger inner support - we are stronger together
• Practice Courage - when we willingly face our rears while afraid we build bravery which creates resilience
• Honor your Values - our inner compass helps us determine right from wrong and strengthens our cavity to choose what’s best in hard times
• Develop Purpose - what are you recovering to? The brighter our hearts fire, the stronger we become
• Take Ownership - when we own what is ours, behaviors, desires, hopes, expectations, etc. we have a greater understanding of the things we can control from the inside out
• Have a Healthy Attitude - our mindset determines how we experience life’s difficulties - when we develop a healthy attitude we began to see life’s difficulties is challenges rather than obstacles empowering us to move forward
Paraphrased from Danielle Bernock “ Why resiliency matters”

Throwback Monday: Rise and shine lovelies. Whatever you are battling, no matter the struggle - hang in there. Remember t...
08/04/2025

Throwback Monday: Rise and shine lovelies. Whatever you are battling, no matter the struggle - hang in there. Remember those who fight for you are truly fighting FOR YOU Join them in the fight-for your soul’s hope and healing. We’re all fighting something. You are not alone. You can win. Keep going.

Life throws us moments of beauty and moments of crazy and all the moments that come between. Know that in this moment, y...
08/02/2025

Life throws us moments of beauty and moments of crazy and all the moments that come between. Know that in this moment, you matter.

Never give up. Courage is the fuel of an adventurous life well@lived and fought for.
06/30/2025

Never give up. Courage is the fuel of an adventurous life well@lived and fought for.

Crescent Grace’s Director of Art Therapy, Chris Strang, is one of the most amazing humans you will ever have the privil...
05/27/2025

Crescent Grace’s Director of Art Therapy, Chris Strang, is one of the most amazing humans you will ever have the privilege to know along your journey. Chris has been with Crescent Grace since the day we opened our doors. She has been in the eating disorder art therapy world for over 35 years and is probably the most noted in this field, albeit quietly and humbly. Spoiler alert she was also the President of the American Art Therapy Association and is a PhD neuroscientist to boot. While art is not everyone’s thing, at Crescent Grace, Chris reminds us art is about the process, not the outcome. Sound familiar? The process of art making however one defines it, has healing qualities. builds confidence, encourages curiosity, provides safety and containment and allows for the expression of things that often have no words. The Art House at Crescent Grace, yes we have a whole house, is a place where you can paint, draw, bead, make pottery, collage, or whatever you can imagine, Chris will find a way to help you make it happen. No judgment, no expectations just a safe place to land and explore. quiet spaces, music blasting, occasional dance parties and of course therapy dogs to cuddle. The art house is our number one safe space. And with Chris at the head of the experience we know our clients will be seen, heard, cared for, challenged and loved for who they are, as they are and find a little bit more of the beauty in themselves that has always been there. There is no one we can imagine running this part of our program and we are blessed and proud beyond words to call her ours!

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2401 Arlington Avenue S
Birmingham, AL
35205

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 7pm
Thursday 7:30am - 7pm
Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+12059330041

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