Betty Ford Center - Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Who is this facility a good fit for?

• Best fit if: Adults seeking outpatient care who need more support than once-weekly therapy; looking for step-down support after transitioning from residential or higher-intensity treatment; needing to balance treatment with work or other responsibilities; seeking support for substance use and mental health challenges; seeking group-based recovery; looking for a program with ongoing support.
• Not a fit if: Adults needing medical withdrawal management (detox); seeking residential care or 24-hour supervision.

What to expect

Developing your care plan

• Intake and first steps: The first step is a brief phone questionnaire covering basic information, followed by a scheduled 60- to 90-minute phone assessment with a licensed addiction counselor. This assessment covers clinical history and client needs to help determine the recommended program and expected treatment duration.
• Re-evaluation: The care team continually evaluates client progress and adjusts the length of the program and level of care as needed.
• Various approaches to care: Clients may participate in different treatment approaches, including individual, group, family, and couples counseling. Other approaches may include relapse prevention work, 12-Step facilitation, life-skills work, and peer support. Virtual options are also available.

Who you will meet with

• Dedicated substance use counselor: Each client is paired with a substance use counselor who can work with them in individual therapy and aftercare planning and offer 12-Step guidance.
• Mental health clinicians: These professionals work with clients who have co-occurring mental health needs.

Typical schedule

• Day treatment: The day treatment program is the most intensive outpatient option and meets between 25 and 30 hours a week.
• Intensive outpatient program: Schedules vary depending on the program. In-person IOP is scheduled Monday through Thursday from 8 to 11 a.m., and the virtual IOP is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m. This program can last 4, 6, 8, or 10 weeks, depending on clinical need.
• Outpatient groups: Lower-intensity outpatient groups meet for 90-minute sessions once a week, though schedules may depend on the group.

Living experiences and amenities

• Structured blocks of treatment: Clients attend scheduled treatment times and return home afterward so they can work treatment into their daily lives. Virtual options add more flexibility and may be particularly useful for clients who have work obligations or transportation concerns.
• Integrated step-down options: Clients can move toward lower-intensity outpatient programs as they progress through treatment, going from day treatment to the IOP to once-weekly sessions toward the end of care.
• Family involvement: Counseling and other support services are available for family members, with family-focused education and recovery resources available through the larger organization.

Aftercare

• Early planning: Aftercare planning begins during treatment and is managed by the assigned counselor and the overall treatment team. Post-treatment plans focus on strengthening recovery, preventing relapse, and managing ongoing mental health symptoms.
• Gradual step-down options: Clients can step down from the day program to the IOP and standard outpatient treatment, potentially reaching once-weekly sessions.
• Broader support: Continuing care resources from Betty Ford also include phone-based coaching, monitoring and accountability services, mobile apps, speaker events, online communities, and recovery activities.

Pre-admissions experience

We conducted a series of pre-admissions calls, the most recent on September 21, 2026, to evaluate response time, transparency, and patient experience.

When we spoke with a representative at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, we found them to be highly responsive and empathetic. They were highly transparent about pricing and offered a clear breakdown of treatment expectations.

Client reviews

Clients often praise the program’s counselors, group work, and sense of connection. A smaller number describe concerns about treatment fit, communication with family, and feeling unsupported during care.

• Treatment quality & outcomes (80% positive): Many clients describe gaining useful recovery tools, insight, and meaningful progress through treatment, while some felt the approach did not fit their individual needs. "The group processing has been life changing for me."
• Staff & care experience (80% positive): Reviewers frequently describe counselors and staff as caring, professional, and attentive. Some clients and family members report less welcoming experiences or concerns about how care was handled. "I truly felt heard and understood."
• Support & community (100% positive): Clients value group discussions, peer connections, and opportunities to learn and share with others during recovery. "The guidance and feedback during processing were invaluable to my wellness and sobriety."
• Facility & environment: Several reviewers describe the setting as peaceful, clean, and comfortable, with positive comments about the overall treatment environment. "A very calm and peaceful environment."

Facility transparency

• Verified by Start Your Recovery: On September 22, 2026, our research team conducted a comprehensive review of this facility's advertising claims, registrations from public health departments, national accrediting bodies, and SAMHSA.
• Pre-admissions experience evaluation: Most recent call conducted on September 21, 2026.