Manna Fund

The Missing Piece in Eating Disorder Recovery

Manna Fund is a 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing hope and financial assistance to individuals who need eating disorder treatment scholarships. Manna provides funding for inpatient, residential, Partial Hospitalization, and Intensive Outpatient eating disorder treatment for individuals lacking insurance coverage or for those with inadequate insurance coverage. Manna Fund grants scholarships to recipients by providing direct payment to partnering eating disorder treatment facilities.

Our Mission

To address the epidemic of eating disorders by providing prevention, education, research, and financial assistance for treatment to all qualified individuals through well-administered programs.

COVID-19 Virus Update July 28, 2020

We are continuing to serve our clients in OP, IOP and PHP. We are using both virtual and in person avenues. We are practicing safe distancing, sanitizing, and quarantining when necessary. We have a policy that if a staff, client, or someone in the family/close proximity to the individual becomes sick or tests positively for COVID, we are having that individual quarantine for 2-3 weeks. If a core staff at Manna becomes sick or tests positively, we will be closing Manna for 2 weeks to have everyone quarantine. We are committed to the physical and mental health of all of our clients and want to protect and safeguard against getting ill.

 

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE PRESCREENING QUESTIONAIRE

Manna’s response to the virus issue is to protect our clients, staff, and stakeholders.  As a CARF organization, we have already been compliant with CARF procedures, but we are putting more energy in ensuring a healthy and safe environment.

To all Manna Scholarship Fund, Inc/Manna Treatment patrons, members, customers, clients, therapists, and all other persons using Manna Scholarship Fund, Inc/Manna Treatment facilities:

1. In light of the COVID19 (Coronavirus), in-person treatment at Manna Scholarship Fund, Inc., (engaging in psychotherapy on the premises, using any facility, and/or mental health services), is 100% voluntary and executed AT YOUR OWN RISK AND PERIL

2. By entering and using the premises, you expressly covenant, warrant, and agree NOT to sue or initiate any legal action or proceedings against Manna Scholarship Fund, Inc., its employees, trainers, independent contractors, owners, shareholders, landlord, and other legal persons using the premises for a period of six (6) years from the date of use of the premises.

3. You further agree that you expressly waive any right to a jury trial if you violate this policy and initiate legal action of whatever kind and nature.

4. Any legal proceedings to interpret, enforce, or construe the agreement and Covenant Not To Sue shall be irrevocably submitted to mandatory mediation as a condition precedent to enforcement. Any remaining disputes shall be submitted to mandatory and final binding arbitration before ADR Georgia, LLC or other mutually agreeable arbitrator.

5. You further agree that any legal action shall be subject to this liquidated damages provision such that any damages of whatever kind and nature shall be limited to and shall not exceed one psychotherapy session (equivalent to $200 USD).

6. All persons shall wipe down all surfaces that have been touched after use and take personal responsibility for failure to do so.

Thank you for your cooperation.

E Genie Burnett, PsyD

CEO

Under the direction of the Executive Board of Directors

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Dear Manna Treatment clients and families,

The safety and well-being of our clients and staff is top priority for Manna Treatment. Due to the current global health crisis of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, Manna Treatment will be implementing the following Protocol for EVERY PERSON entering the building until it is no longer deemed necessary by the CDC and the State of Georgia. We are following recommendations released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for healthcare providers, and we will continue to track these recommendations and implement measures to keep our facilities safe. These precautions are posted and available in our waiting room.

Manna will be employing a “slow roll” into “regular session procedures” during this transition time:

  1. Allowing PHP clients to return to in-person groups and sessions on April 27, 2020
  2. Allowing IOP clients to return to in-person groups and sessions on May 4, 2020
  3. Allowing OP clients to return to in-person sessions on May 11, 2020.

This is 100% based on each client and each therapist’s current circumstances and desires. You may continue to be seen virtually. However, should you desire to attend your session in person, we will be enforcing the following procedure prior to attending scheduled appointments:

      Prior to entering the building, you will need to complete the following questions

  • Have you tested positive for the Coronavirus?
  • Have you been exposed to the Coronavirus?
  • Have you had any of the following symptoms within the past 2 weeks:
  • diarrhea,
  • loss of smell,
  • temperature over 99.5
  • coughing or shortness of breath

Prior to entering the waiting room, all clients and family members will have their temperature checked with an ear-based thermometer. If you (or the client) temperature registers 99.5 degrees or higher, you will not be seen in person, but will be re-directed to being seen on our Zoom platform. During this transition time, we ask that parents or other loved ones remain seated in their car versus the waiting room while your child/loved one is in session.

Upon entering the building, the following procedures are necessary to provide for the safety of all staff and clients:

  • All persons shall wear a mask while at Manna. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. While we understand that this is unusual for our setting, maintaining safety for your physical and mental health is our priority. Please let your therapist know if this is particularly concerning for you.
  • All persons shall wash their hands prior to being seen.
  • Upon leaving the bathroom, please wipe down the surfaces, including the toilet handle, door handle and light switch. If you have used the toilet, please wipe down the surface of the toilet and spray Lysol as you exit the facility.

Should an individual who has Coronavirus enter the building, the following steps will be taken to decrease likelihood of further spread of the virus (from CDC.gov):

  • Close off areas used by the person who is sick.
  • Open outside doors and windows to increase air circulation in the area. Wait 24 hours before you clean or disinfect. If 24 hours is not feasible, wait as long as possible.
  • Clean and disinfect all areas used by the person who is sick, such as offices, bathrooms, common areas, shared electronic equipment like tablets, touch screens, keyboards.
  • If more than 7 days since the person who is sick visited or used the facility, additional cleaning and disinfection is not necessary.
  • Continue routing cleaning and disinfection after initial 7 days.

The health and safety of our clients and our team is of the utmost importance. Our Manna Treatment team is actively engaged in our ongoing commitment to providing outstanding care for each and every client. We share our hope that, given the circumstances, you are healthy and comfortable during this stressful time.

Please email us at admin@mannatreatment.com if you have any questions. 

Thank you,

E. Genie Burnett, PsyD, CEO
and Executive Board of Directors
 

The CDC’s recommended procedures for remaining virus-free is HERE

USING DOXY.ME and ZOOM

Most of our primary therapists are listed below. 

Once you have accessed the link for your appointment, please enter your name and allow doxy.me access to your camera and microphone. Your therapist will then be able to welcome you into the virtual session.

If you do not see your therapist on this list, they will be getting in touch with you personally to coordinate your virtual sessions.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact us at our office number: 770-495-9775. Our admin team will be able to answer your questions as soon as is possible. It is also necessary to call and cancel appointments per the usual 48-hour cancellation policy. Again, because we are attempting to prevent issues by moving to virtual therapy sessions, we anticipate that you will be more inclined to keep your scheduled appointment.

Feel free to also email us at admin@mannatreatment.com if you have questions.

Thanks for your flexibility!

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ALL Applicants:
Scholarship News

Atlanta-based Outpatient/Intensive Outpatient/
Partial Hospitalization Program Scholarships

Currently, Manna Fund continues to receive numerous inquiries about eating disorder treatment scholarships from individuals in need of funding at the inpatient/residential levels of care.  Unfortunately, because of low funding, we are unable to provide National scholarships at this time.  If you are in need of inpatient or residential care, please complete the application, and we will reach out to our treatment partners to see if they can support your current treatment needs.

We are, however, currently accepting applications and providing treatment at our local IOP/PHP program in Northeast Atlanta. Those who are interested in this program should contact us at 770-495-9775.

Our PHP program consists of:

  • Group Therapy, 5 days per week, 6 hours per day
  • Individual therapy, once per week
  • Family Therapy, once per week
  • Psychiatric Evaluation and follow-up
  • Nursing Evaluation and follow Up
  • Dietary Assessment and follow up, weekly

Our IOP program consists of:

  • Group Therapy, 4 days per week, 3 hours per day
  • Individual therapy, once per week
  • Family Therapy, once per week
  • Psychiatric Evaluation and follow-up
  • Nursing Evaluation and follow Up
  • Dietary Assessment and follow up, weekly

Many of our recipients are on a percentage discount for their treatment. While we significantly discount these costs for our recipients, we do require some payment for this program.  We received our CARF accreditation in December 2017 and are applying to most private insurance companies to be in-network.  Stay tuned as we reach these milestones to become fully self-sustaining!  Currently, we are able to utilize most private insurance benefits through single-case agreements.  In a few short months, we will be applying with Medicaid in order to accept those who have state-based insurance.

National Residential/Inpatient Treatment Scholarships

The funding needs for inpatient treatment for Eating Disorder (ED) patients is not diminishing. Recent statistics show that 26 Million women and men suffer from eating disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder), and that some 500,000 teenagers (age 13-18) have some form of an eating disorder, and do not receive any form of treatment. Because many hospitals charge $1,000-$2000 per day, not including physician’s fees, we decided to be pro-active and raise money for direct payment to such hospitals, on behalf of these individuals. In our clinical practice, we know of individuals who have up to $500,000+ in medical bills, and have taken 2nd and 3rd mortgages on their homes to fund their treatment.

We will notify those who are on our Applicants for Scholarship list when we are able to open up the application for the national residential scholarship.  We anticipate that after our accreditation process in 2017, we will be more able to provide scholarships for national residential treatment in 2018.  If you have a potential donor, please email us: info@mannafund.org and we willl follow up with them.

If you would like to receive more information on either Scholarship program, please click here

You are worth it! Stay in Recovery.  Keep hope.  Trust Healthy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Manna Treatment to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.