View a virtual tour of the new Betty Ford Center Day Treatment Expansion
View a virtual tour of the beautiful water feature, meditation garden and outdoor spaces on the Center City campus
Why We Give
Hazelden Betty Ford supporters share the why behind their giving
The promise of Hazelden Betty Ford’s mission inspires many to donate. Listen below to brief interviews with four donors as they share their why behind their financial support – be it honoring a loved one, a strong belief in our work, a desire to ensure our doors are open to whoever needs us, or being of service to those still struggling with substance use.
Scott gives to honor the memory of a loved one
Tela gives to ensure our doors are open to all who may need us regardless of background
Drew gives because he believes in our gold standard
Andrea gives to helping those still struggling
The Future of the Betty Ford Center: Honoring Mrs. Ford's Legacy While Expanding to Help More People
Listen in as Susan Ford Bales, Mark Mishek and Chris Yadron talk with William C. Moyers about the future of the Betty Ford Center. Topics range from what the Betty Ford Center means to the Ford family to the Center's dramatic expansion plan to philanthropy's role in ensuring Mrs. Ford's legacy.
Generous Donors Provide Vital Funds for Betty Ford Center Programs and Expansion
Susan Ford Bales, Mark G. Mishek and Chris Yadron talk with William C. Moyers about the critical role of philanthropy in the future of the Betty Ford Center.
Philanthropy's Essential Role in the Growth of Hazelden Betty Ford
Listen in as Mark G. Mishek talks with William C. Moyers about the future growth of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation—adding dramatic capacity at the Center City and Betty Ford Center campuses and expanding through virtual services. They discuss the vital role philanthropy plays in the growth of the Hazelden Betty Ford campuses, medical education programs, the Children’s Program and research that further advances treatment of the disease of addiction.
Donors Help More Children Heal from the Hurt of Addiction
William C. Moyers talks with Jerry Moe about how the Children’s Program provides education, support and compassion to children affected by parental addiction and about the critical role of philanthropy to provide access to this program to children across the country.
Donors Fund Advancements in Personalized Care in Addiction Treatment
Listen in as Chief Medical Officer Marvin D. Seppala, MD talks with William C. Moyers about advancements in personalized care for addiction treatment and the need for philanthropic support to further research efforts that will ultimately improve treatment outcomes.
Funding Needed for New Research on the Impact of Positive Emotions in Addiction Treatment and Recovery
William C. Moyers talks with Chief Medical Officer Marvin D. Seppala, MD about the tremendous importance of positive emotions in life and in recovery. Dr. Seppala also talks about a new research effort with the University of North Carolina and the need for donor support to explore whether enhancing the expression of love and positive emotions during the course of treatment will improve treatment outcomes.
Betty Ford Center Prepares for Major Expansion and Transformation
William C. Moyers talks with Chris Yadron about the $30 million transformation and expansion of the Betty Ford Center. The project includes new buildings and 56 more beds for residential patients and day treatment housing. Donor support for this project will increase access to care, provide greater safety and elevate quality of care for years to come.
Generous Donors Provide Vital Funds To Transform How Addiction Is Addressed
Stephen Delisi, MD talks with William C. Moyers about the critical role of philanthropy in providing education, training and consulting to communities, health systems and government to create sustainable change in preventing and treating the chronic disease of addiction.
Donors Fund Critical Pandemic Safeguard Measures
William C. Moyers talks with Vic Vines, MD about the robust safeguards implemented to protect patients and staff from the coronavirus in our residential sites and recovery housing. Dr. Vines discusses the need for generous donors to help fund critical personal protective equipment and point-of-care testing, along with other safety measures, during the pandemic to keep our patients, students, staff and campuses safe.