Our commitment
Our Response and Commitment to Change
As the country struggles to dismantle systemic inequities and racism, Hazelden Betty Ford stands with the Black community and all who are working to achieve change. We are committed to listening, learning and helping more—and engaging in the important work that lies ahead.
In the wake of the tragic killing of Mr. George Floyd, Hazelden Betty Ford President and CEO Mark G. Mishek published a response on behalf of our organization. He also joined other business leaders in a unified commitment to investing in substantive change in our organizations and the communities we serve to address racial inequities and social justice.
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Commitment to Expanding Access to Care and Resources
Our aim is to provide individualized addiction treatment to more people by meeting them wherever they are at through our RecoveryGo telehealth solutions: [link removed] . Virtual outpatient addiction treatment, mental health, family program and recovery services now allow millions more people to access Hazelden Betty Ford's care.
Our insurance-eligible virtual outpatient addiction treatment and mental health services are currently offered throughout California, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon and Washington. Virtual group and individual therapy connects patients and their care provider in real time via personal computers and mobile devices in the comfort of their homes.
Virtual family program now available nationwide
Hazelden Betty Ford now offers an education and support program for families—accessible from their home at no cost—and available to families in every state and across the globe..
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Whether your patients and clients are in need of inpatient services or virtual outpatient addiction treatment, mental health or family programming, please reach out to us to learn more. Visit our website: [link removed] or call a patient access coordinator at 1‑800‑257‑7800: tel:+18002577800
Free Online Resources
Let's Talk Webinars
June 17 | noon Central
Treating an Epidemic Amid a Pandemic: Virtual Care for Addiction
Presenters: Janelle Wesloh, Vice President of Clinical Excellence, Innovation and Recovery Management and Brian Couey, MD, Director of Outpatient Services
At the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, Hazelden Betty Ford transitioned more than 1,500 patients into virtual services within one week’s time. In this free webinar, two of the leaders responsible for that historic pivot will share what they learned from the experience, why virtual care for substance use disorders and other mental health issues is here to stay, and how telehealth services will continue to evolve.
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June 24 | 1:30 p.m. Central
Peer Recovery Support: What It Is and Why We Need It
Presenters: Roy Kammer, EdD Dean, Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies
While peer support has always been an essential aspect of Twelve Step recovery, “peer recovery specialists” have come to play an increasingly important role in the field. Join Roy Kammer, EdD, dean of the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies, as he discusses the recent, wider use of peer recovery support: what it is, who is qualified to provide it, how it impacts outcomes. Carla Fremlin, manager of alumni and recovery support, describes how Hazelden Betty Ford personalizes recovery management services for individual patients through coaching, web-based resources, transitional and ongoing support, and the use of peer recovery specialists.
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Online Support Meetings, Family Resources, Apps and More
Check out all of the free support resources to help keep your patients’ and clients’ recovery strong.
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Let's Talk Podcasts
Check out our new episodes of the award-winning podcast series, Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery, hosted by William C. Moyers.
New Frontiers in Addiction Medicine: Genetic Research and Biomarkers, featuring Chief Medical Officer Marvin D. Seppala, MD
Eliminating Stigma, featuring First Lady of North Dakota, Kathryn Burgum.
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24/7 Access to Help
Our Referent Relations team is available to support you and your patients and clients—now amid the pandemic and always.
To reach a member of the team and start an admission, call 1-855-348-7018: tel:+18553487018 or email us at
[email protected]: mailto:
[email protected]?subject=Admission%20for%20treatment%20at%20Hazelden%20Betty%20Ford . Additional resources include the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255: tel:+18002738255 .
Thank you for your commitment to compassion for the individuals and families that need our collective help.
Your Gift Doubles The Impact
Right now, more than ever, people struggling with addiction need to know they are not alone and that help is within reach.
That’s why several generous donors have come together with a $300,000 matching gift challenge to support Hazelden Betty Ford’s COVID-19 Response Fund. These benefactors are challenging donors like you to raise an additional $300,000 to help us expand the reach of lifesaving residential and virtual addiction treatment.
This means your dollars will go twice as far in helping more people access the care they need and deserve.
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
15251 Pleasant Valley Rd.
PO Box 11 RW19
Center City, MN 55012-0011
75257