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75 Years and Still Breaking Through

Betty Ford Center Anniversary
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For more than 75 years, Hazelden Betty Ford has been at the forefront of addiction treatment and recovery—breaking through stigma, transforming care and saving lives. Our celebrations are happening throughout the year and across the country. And you're invited!

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Featured Celebration

 

Welcome home, friends. Join our 75th anniversary celebrations to reconnect, find inspiration, and honor the remarkable journey of recovery, together. Don’t miss these incredible events – register now! 

National Recovery Weekend September 13-15, 2024

Join us for three days of 75th anniversary celebrations! The weekend will be full of speakers, music, food and fellowship. 

Online sales are closed. Walk Up tickets will be available at the door for Saturday, 9/14 in Center City and Sunday, 9/15 in St. Paul.

Celebration on the Green. Sunday, September 15, 2024. Noon to 4 pm

Friday, September 13
Hazelden Betty Ford in St. Paul

12:30-3 p.m.
 Weekend Welcome with Honorary event Chair Susan Ford Bales, "Famous Dave" Anderson, Maggie Moe and William Cope Moyers

Saturday, September 14
Hazelden Betty Ford in Center City

9:30-10:45 a.m..
 Recovery Workshops by Staff and Special Guest Ryan Rivard

10:50-11:30 a.m.
Alumni Unit Visits

11 a.m.-1 p.m.
75th Anniversary Lunch ($25) with a musical performance by Samantha Grimes

Noon-1 p.m.
Book Signing by William Cope Moyers

1-2:15 p.m.
Recovery Present with Special Guests Amy Anderson, Fred Holmquist, Quyen Ngo, Sarah Schwalbach, and John Solomon

2:45-4 p.m.
Alumni Panel, Bob Poznanovich, Moderator and special remarks by President and CEO Joe Lee, MD

4:30-6 p.m.
Medallion Ceremony & Sobriety Countdown with T. Mychael Rambo

Sunday, September 15
Hazelden Betty Ford in St. Paul

10-11:30 a.m.
 Recovery in Action with Tommy Rosen

Noon-4 p.m.
75th Anniversary Celebration on the Green with musical performance by The Big Wu and The Jeff Dayton band with Sam Ryden and Dylan Salfer

Newberg Recovery Celebration and Ice Cream Social - Jul 20, 2024, Newberg, OR

Held on the beautiful Newberg campus, join us for keynote William C. Moyers, a lifetime achievement award for “Father” Phil Oliver, an ice cream social and more!

Chicago Recovery Picnic - Aug 4, 2024, Chicago, IL

Our annual picnic in the park this year will be a family-friendly event. Get ready to eat, celebrate and have fun!

75th Anniversary Still Breaking Through Gala - Sep 13, 2024, Minneapolis, MN

An elegant evening to honor and celebrate 75 years breaking through stigma, transforming care and saving lives, raising critical funds to support the growth of our next 75 years!

National Recovery Weekend - Sep 13-15, 2024, Center City and St. Paul, MN

Join president and CEO Dr. Joseph Lee, 75th Anniversary Honorary Chairwoman Susan Ford Bales, William C. Moyers and other recovery thought leaders for a weekend of inspiration, meals and fellowship, and our Celebration on the Green.

Betty Ford Center Anniversary Weekend - Nov 8-10, 2024, Rancho Mirage, CA

Welcome back to your home in the desert! We’ll honor the 75th anniversary in style in Rancho Mirage with alumni gatherings, workshops, a gala dinner and live entertainment, and a book reading with William C. Moyers. 

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Florida Recovery Celebration - Dec 7, 2024, Naples, FL

Celebrate the gift of recovery with sun and fun at our Naples celebration. Join friends old and new for inspiration and fellowship.

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We've released 75th anniversary commemorative items. Check out the store!
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Harmony and Recovery

Join Hazelden Betty Ford night at a Minnesota Lake area summer concert series on June 12, 2024.
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Courage, Candor and Service

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Get More Involved

Find the most meaningful opportunities to inspire and strengthen your recovery and well-being.
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Want to make a difference in someone's life right now? Here's how.
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A Theater of Hope

New off-Broadway production shares story of addiction and recovery.
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A United Force

A look back on the merger that broke through the field of recovery.
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Stories to Inspire

Hope Told in First Person

Breathing New Life

As the founder of Recovery 2.0—a global wellspring of healing practices and wisdom— Tommy Rosen helps people the world over breathe new life into their recovery.
Breathing New Life

The Story of a Healing Spirit

This is the recovery story of Daisy Vanslyke, a gentle spirit who spends most of her time healing other people. In her every word and wisdom, she speaks from the heart: she has endured some of life's greatest adversities and hardships, but she still finds beauty and purpose in herself, her children and her recovery. And she's brave enough to see the same in others—and to help them see it too.
The Story of a Healing Spirit

Hope Takes Center Stage

Playwright and performer Maggie Moe recasts the story of addiction and recovery.
Hope Takes Center Stage

Aida's Recovery Story: Trapped in the Eye of the Storm

Aida and her brother Will share their unbelievable story with host William C. Moyers, reflecting on the power of dignity and hope, especially in the midst of crisis.
Aida's Recovery Story: Trapped in the Eye of the Storm

Giving Back in Gratitude

As a licensed mental health counselor, Lisa D. had lots of experience assessing alcohol disorders. Nevertheless, she says, "it's somehow different when it's your own child."
Giving Back in Gratitude

A Mom's Story of Love for Her Addicted Child and Her Healing Journey

Listen as Sandy Swenson discusses how psychologically separating her son from his addiction enabled her to love her child and help him fight the disease of addiction.
A Mom's Story of Love for Her Addicted Child and Her Healing Journey

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