Your Support Makes a Difference

Advancing the Gold-Standard Model of Care 

In the U.S. health care system, mental health care and substance use treatment have always been separate. But nearly 40% of adults struggling with addiction also have a co-occurring mental health condition. The system hasn’t been working for these folks — they often end up addressing one issue or another, but never truly getting better. 

To address this challenge, Hazelden Betty ford is committed to advancing a fully integrated care model, which better meets the complex needs of patients. Our dually licensed professionals provide seamless care, with the clear goal of addressing both addiction and mental health challenges. This model has already been in practice at our sites, but by standardizing the infrastructure in 2024, this model will be both replicable and scalable.

Thanks to donor support, we are championing a gold-standard model that encompasses integrated treatment, scientific research to study outcomes,  combined with services for families, and a commitment to staying with people beyond a 30-day treatment for a lifelong continuum of care.   

Read how getting help for addiction and a mental health conditions helped John on his journey to recovery: John's Story | Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Read how a group of volunteer leaders are ensuring that our gold standard model of care continues to evolve: Leading the Way | Hazelden Betty Ford

Supporting Families and Children

For family members dealing with a loved one's substance use, home life and relationships feel chaotic and out of control, often compounded by feelings of isolation and shame. That is why caring for the entire family is crucial to fostering healing and hope—and breaking the generational cycle of addiction. 

Our National Center for Families and Children is addressing the urgent need for wrap-around services for these families, thanks to philanthropic supporters. Although we have served families for decades, we're now expanding our services to reach more families in new ways. Currently our Family Services include in-person and online opportunities, including introductory and immersive workshops, support groups, one-on-one coaching, programs for children and teens and more. This year, a new team of family access coordinators began working directly with families, to serve as their guide as they navigate their own journeys to healing.

Read Marlais's personal account of how Family Services changed everything for her family: Love Over Fear | Hazelden Betty Ford

Promoting Long-Term Recovery

It is clear that people who have taken steps to find recovery are most vulnerable in the first months following treatment; rates of return to use are tragically high during this time. With the backing of visionary leaders, we launched a new initiative this year to give Hazelden Betty Ford patients the tools and resources they need to make it through those challenging months, which will set them up for successful recovery in the long-term. As part of this program, we are committed to providing a supportive community to our alumni for life because research shows that the longer people engage with their recovery, the better their long-term outcomes. 

Read how Ashley was set up for lifelong success in recovery, thanks to Hazelden Betty Ford: Ashley's Story: The Music of Recovery

Breaking Down Barriers to Care

As a nonprofit organization, we do whatever we can to remove barriers that might prevent people from getting help with addiction. With the help of individuals like you, we offer Patient Aid funds to help patients stay in treatment for as long as they need to be set up for success in recovery—even if there’s a gap in their insurance coverage, or some other reason why care is beyond their means. Thanks to the generosity of donors, in 2024, 3,909 patients received Patient Aid funds—totaling $5,443,248.

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