Betty Ford Center

Founded by former First Lady Betty Ford, a pioneer in addiction recovery, the Betty Ford Center is located in Rancho Mirage, California. The center specializes in comprehensive addiction rehabilitation, recovery support and coaching, services for loved ones, and dual-diagnosis treatment for those with co-occurring mental health disorders.

The Betty Ford Center offers both inpatient and outpatient treatment for substance use disorders, as well as medical detox in a safe and comfortable setting. All treatment needs of clients are catered to onsite by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, medical professionals, therapists, and counselors. This collaborative treatment approach addresses all aspects of a client’s substance use and co-occurring conditions for better recovery outcomes.

To provide clients with the best opportunity for long-lasting recovery, clinicians at the Betty Ford Center utilize a variety of evidence-based treatments. These include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focused therapy, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). The benefit of MAT is that medications are used to reduce cravings and mental health symptoms, allowing clients to concentrate on their recovery.

The level of care extended to a client’s loved ones is impressive. A variety of family programs, coaching, and workshops are available both in-person and virtually. These programs help loved ones understand addiction, the recovery process, and improve connection and communication within the family.

At the Betty Ford Center, the primary goal is to provide expert addiction and mental health care to clients and their families. This mission of healing, envisioned by First Lady and addiction recovery trailblazer Betty Ford, has been the cornerstone of the center since its founding in 1982. Now part of the nonprofit Hazelden Betty Ford treatment centers—ranked #1 nationally by Newsweek—the Betty Ford Center specializes in comprehensive addiction rehabilitation, integrated care for co-occurring mental health conditions, recovery support and coaching, and parallel services for family members.

Addiction is a complex condition, and the most effective care—whether residential or outpatient treatment—centers on a comprehensive approach. The multidisciplinary teams at the Betty Ford Center synchronize therapies and treatment for all aspects of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, ensuring complete care for all issues and complexities.

Unlike most other inpatient drug rehabs in California, the Betty Ford Center has psychiatrists, medical staff, therapists, and counselors on site, providing continuous care and addressing needs and concerns as they arise.

The Betty Ford Center is accredited by the Joint Commission with accreditation number 944. They are a member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) with member ID 1366, and are listed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The center holds a state license from California with license number 330164AN.