MENU Testimonials Learn About Hazelden Betty Ford About us Why Choose Us? Treatment Success Rates Testimonials Animal-Assisted Programming Read what treatment patients and their families have to say about their experiences at Hazelden Betty Ford. "Family week saved my sanity, gave my husband and I tools to deal with our daughter's addiction, and gave us the opportunity to talk with others facing the same challenges. I have never been in a room with so much fear, anger, anguish and guilt but I believe most of us ended with hope and strength." —Linda M. "When I came to Hazelden I was spiritually and emotionally bankrupt. I had a mountain of problems to which I could see no solution. By using my counselor as my higher power, and following the directions given to me by her and by the rest of the staff, slowly, one day at a time, the problems have worked out. I owe my life to Hazelden and I am eternally grateful for the solutions I found there." —Jay W. "Prior to my 26 days at Hazelden Betty Ford, I felt that I had a strong religious background but didn't know spirituality as I do now. It is a comfort to have discovered my spirituality. I find peace in my connection to my Higher Power, receiving many signs of hope, joy and beauty. Every person could benefit with the program offered to obtain inner peace." —Amy B. "When I came to Hazelden, I had nowhere to turn. The staff there showed me how to open doors to a life of spiritual growth and happiness that I had never known. I now use these tools in everyday life and share them with others in recovery who are in need of hope as I was 8 months ago." —Brian D. "I would never send anyone I loved anywhere else but here." —A Grateful Alum (Hazelden Betty Ford in Naples) "I could finally see that drugs and alcohol were ruining everything. Once I realized where my life was going, I was so extremely grateful to be in a place where I could get help. There was a solution for me. Things could be different. I was thirsty for this new knowledge. That's how I started to learn about my addiction and how to start living again." —Elizabeth D., a Grateful Alumna of Hazelden Betty Ford in Plymouth, Minnesota "Nothing I did made any difference, until I decided to send my son to Hazelden." —Grateful Parent (Hazelden Betty Ford in Plymouth; Family Program Participant) "The personalization. The flexibility. The understanding that not everyone is in the exact same place. The way they approach each person is specialized . . . that's something I really valued." —A Grateful Tribeca Twelve Alumna (Hazelden Betty Ford in New York City, Tribeca Twelve) "Words are not enough to express my gratitude for everything you have done for me. I appreciate you for who you are and all you do for people. Thank you for the bottom of my heart for helping me find myself, believe in myself and help others to do the same. I'm honored to know you and have you in my life." —Amy (Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage) "Every day is a miracle with addiction, and it is amazing what a gift those of us that have survived it have been given. My choice is to stick with winners. I now have the solution." —Mike (Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage) "Just wanted to send my sincerest gratitude to the Center for the treatment I received in 1982/1983 … without the highly professional - yet more importantly deep personal care I received back then from the Center - the chances of my attaining this length of sobriety would be (very) slim. Time elapses, change happens, and the wheel of life turns. But without a doubt I am the person I am today because of you all down there!!! Thank you, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation!!" —Dale (Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage) "COR-12® has saved my life. I feel like the program specifically addresses my needs." —Steve (Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage) "Having the additional support of both COR-12 and naltrexone has been instrumental in the success of my treatment program." —John (Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage) "My life and my relationships. The support has been great!" —A Grateful Connection® Recovery Coaching Participant "My Connection coach made time to talk with me about my concerns and offered advice on what I could do. It was great to have someone tell me I was doing the right thing when it felt like at times I wasn't." —Connection® Recovery Coaching Family Participant "I knew my biggest challenge after treatment would be staying connected with people who understood and cared. It's not easy for me to reach out for help. But the MORE program made it possible for me to talk about my addiction confidentially. I knew I'd find answers and get the support and guidance I needed." —A MORE (My Ongoing Recovery Experience) Participant "My stays at Renewal constantly enhance my spiritual condition by the quality of programming offered. I attribute my quantity and quality of sobriety to some of the time I have spent listening and learning from staff and fellow recovering travelers." —Renewal Center Participant "SIMS (Summer Institute for Medical Students) is an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime, and priceless experience. I truly think it is going to change the way we practice medicine related to addiction. I will definitely recommend this program to other medical students, and I am so thankful to the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation for providing this incredible experience." —Nataly S., Yale University School of Medicine. "This (Professionals in Residence program) experience is not replicable anywhere else. Patient stories and the impact of other addicts, family members and physicians had on their life helped me to make direct changes for my patients and in my clinic. I hope the Professionals in Residence program will continue to provide, teach and train other professionals about addiction medicine." —Professionals in Residence Participant. "I am honored to have been invited to participate in the Professionals in Residence program. Although in my profession as a judge I may be unable to verbalized an exact skill set or specific tools I have gained this week which I can bring back to my work, I am certain by being afforded the opportunity to become immersed in the therapeutic treatment environment coupled with the lectures and presentations of skilled practitioners I will come away from this experience with invaluable insight that will without a doubt be of great benefit to not only myself professionally but more importantly to those that appear before me in my courtroom. I am grateful for this experience." —Judge D. (Medical Professional Education/Professionals in Residence Participant) "I was lost and heartbroken before I attended this program. I am leaving feeling at peace." —Family Program Participant (Hazelden Betty Ford in Plymouth) "It feels like huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I have skills that I can now use and resources to fall back on for support." —Family Program Participant (Hazelden Betty Ford in Plymouth) "This program was incredibly helpful. I understand so much more now about addiction & feel like I can actually see a path forward. I no longer feel helpless and hopeless. Thank you so much!" —Family program participant (Hazelden Betty Ford in Plymouth) "The staff went out of their way to empathize with my personal needs." —Grateful Traveler (Hazelden Betty Ford in Chicago) "I couldn't have been happier with my decision to come to Hazelden." —Grateful Traveler (Hazelden Betty Ford in Chicago) "Best decision I made – Excellent place. Thank you" —Grateful Traveler (Hazelden Betty Ford in Chicago) "I would recommend Hazelden Betty Ford in Chicago to anybody with substance abuse issues. The staff made me want to come to treatment EVERY DAY! They are awesome!" —Grateful Traveler (Hazelden Betty Ford in Chicago) "I felt so welcomed, not judged and I knew I was in a safe place." —Grateful Traveler (Hazelden Betty Ford in Chicago) "The Betty Ford Center not only gave me the tools and resources to receive a daily reprieve from my alcoholism, but also showed me how to create a life for myself that has inspired me to become the very best version of myself that I could hope to be. Because of my experience at the Betty Ford Center, I know how to dream today and those dreams have given me a life today beyond my wildest imagination. I will be eternally grateful." —Sharon (Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage) "At Betty Ford Center, I was given the hope and skill sets necessary to live not only a clean and sober life, but to live a life that is beyond my wildest dreams. I am forever grateful to the entire BFC team of professionals, and I can literally feel that gratitude on a daily basis, over 10 years later." —Ario (Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage) "The Betty Ford Center was a place that welcomed me with open arms when my world was crashing in on me, when no other place would take me. The staff was caring and supportive and I felt like I was treated as an individual in a way no other treatment center ever had. The individualized treatment plans helped me work through challenges and helped me deal with matters I may not have ever thought about dealing with. The connections I made with the staff and with the center have been a very important part of my journey in recovery." —Molly (Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage) "I have always felt that the doctors, counselors and other staff have been easily accessible in the event of any problems that I'm having. They also seem very interested in the wellbeing of their patients. Getting calls if I miss group or forget to check in is a great way of letting the patient know that they have someone who cares about them." —COR- 12™ Participant (Hazelden Betty Ford in Beaverton) "Hazelden Betty Ford's Intensive Outpatient Program was a necessary continuation of my inpatient treatment experience. I cannot imagine transitioning directly from treatment to "real life" without the guidance of my outpatient counselor. Early in recovery, I came to appreciate being held accountable for my actions. After the outpatient program, I spent a year in Continuing Care, a weekly meeting devoted to processing life on life's terms. By sharing day-to-day issues with my peers, and with the help of an experienced counselor, potential threats to my sobriety were resolved in a supportive environment. By the time I left Continuing Care, my program was solid and I had the tools to live a happy, productive life." —Fred (Hazelden Betty Ford in Beaverton) "I couldn't have been happier with my decision to come to Hazelden." —Grateful Traveler (Hazelden in Chicago) The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. As the nation's leading nonprofit provider of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment for adults and youth, the Foundation has 17 locations nationwide and collaborates with an expansive network throughout health care. 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