Betty Ford Center Drug Rehab in Rancho Mirage, California

Premier Addiction Treatment Center in Southern California

The world-renowned Betty Ford Center, specializing in treatment programs for addiction to alcohol and other drugs, is located in the resort community of Rancho Mirage, California, just 20 minutes south of Palm Springs.

Established in 1982 by former First Lady and outspoken addiction recovery advocate Betty Ford, the iconic rehab center sits on a private, 20-acre campus, adjacent to the Eisenhower Medical Center. In establishing the Rancho Mirage addiction treatment center, Betty Ford and the facility's co-founders patterned the drug and alcohol rehab approach after the Hazelden Foundation's holistic Minnesota Model of care. The addiction treatment approach combines multidisciplinary care for the body, mind and spirit with Twelve Step practices of mutual support. In 2014, the Betty Ford Center and Hazelden merged, forming the nation’s leading nonprofit drug addiction treatment center, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.

In recognition of addiction to alcohol and other drugs as a chronic disease—and recovery as a new way of living—our rehab programs are individualized, collaborative and incorporate varying levels and frequencies of care, as needed.

Rehab programs and services available at the Betty Ford Center campus include bio-psycho-social assessments, medical detox as well as ongoing medical care, inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment, integrated mental health services, nearby sober living homes, animal-assisted programming, education and support for families and children, and post-rehab continuing care treatment groups to strengthen long-term recovery.

If you or a loved one are struggling with substance abuse, contact us or call 1-866-831-5700 today, to speak with a recovery expert

Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab

Often referred to as residential treatment, inpatient drug abuse programs at the Betty Ford Center are gender-specific and tailored to meet the specific need of each individual in our care. As a patient, your treatment plan will be developed by a team of clinicians and influenced by a number of factors related to your alcohol or drug use, including:

• Physical health
• Mental health
• Gender
• Family history
• Types of substances used
• Potential for relapse
• Medical necessity

Inpatient drug rehab typically begins with medical stabilization and detox, followed by a phased approach to care where the patient advances through addiction treatment programming at an individualized pace based on reaching clinical milestones. Core treatment components of our inpatient rehab program include:

• Assessment/evaluation
• Group therapy
• Educational lectures
• Integrated mental health services for co-occurring disorders
• Special-focus groups for pain, grief and LGBTQ+
• Twelve Step Facilitation therapy
• Wellness activities (fitness, yoga, Qi Gong)
• Spiritual care services
• Individual therapy
• Animal-assisted programming with Malcolm, an Australian Labradoodle

Patients who have more complex addiction issues may require more time in treatment to address:

• Co-occurring mental health complications
• Relapse prevention
• Sober living skills
• Special issues and concerns

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Specialized Programs

Opioid Addiction Program

The Betty Ford Center offers the Comprehensive Opioid Response with Twelve Steps (COR-12®) program for those suffering from opioid use disorder. The COR-12 treatment program includes individual and group therapy specific to the issues struggling with opioid addiction as well as educational sessions. In addition, medication assisted treatment (MAT) is used for some to help people achieve a stable, Twelve Step-based recovery lifestyle and ultimate abstinence from opioids. This program has a proven track record of keeping patients engaged longer—thereby giving them time to regain health and hope, learn essential skills, and form connections that support their recovery.

Professionals Program

Substance use disorder does not discriminate, but the path to recovery can be different for first responders, health care professionals, lawyers and other professionals. You may have different return-to-practice needs or may be involved in outside monitoring agencies. Our Professionals program includes all the inpatient treatment components, but also has special group sessions with other professionals and individual sessions with a counselor to address career restoration, licensing and/or monitoring matters, and professional practice and reputation. 

Outpatient Rehab

Outpatient treatment at Hazelden Betty Ford rehab centers vary slightly in frequency and intensity, but an abstinence-based, Twelve Step approach built on evidence-based practices is core to all of our alcohol and drug rehab programs. Our outpatient rehab programming options near Palm Springs, California, include:

Virtual and In-Person High-Intensity Outpatient Program

Whether you are admitted directly into our high-intensity outpatient treatment programming or you are stepping down from a higher level of care, this intensive daily drug addiction treatment program (also known as day treatment or partial hospitalization) is ideal for individuals who need a less-structured environment than inpatient rehab but benefit from more support and guidance than a standard outpatient treatment program.

Patients in our high-intensity outpatient program also have the option of living in one of our structured sober-living homes near the Betty Ford Center campus. These sober-living homes provide a warm and welcoming place to begin your recovery journey, with:

• 24/7 sober support and accountability
• Free time in the evenings and on weekends to strengthen sober living skills
• Opportunities to participate in Twelve Step meetings and become involved with the local recovery community

Virtual and In-Person Intensive Outpatient Program

Our virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) is an ideal next-stage of care for patients transitioning from residential (inpatient) addiction treatment or day treatment programs. IOP can also be appropriate as a person's first treatment experience, as clinically indicated.

IOP patients participate in 9 to 12 hours of drug rehab programming a week, for a minimum of three hours a day. A typical daily session involves a 1.5-hour educational workshop and 1.5 hours of group therapy. Additional individual counseling is offered, as well. Patients can transition to Low Intensity Outpatient as clinical milestones are met.

Low Intensity Outpatient Group

At the Betty Ford Center’s California rehab, we offer counselor-facilitated groups each week that provide a valuable opportunity for patients to:

• Process any immediate recovery concerns
• Learn about relapse prevention strategies
• Identify self-defeating behaviors that are causing undue stress
• Address other challenges and concerns

Sober Living

The Betty Ford Center's sober living homes are located near our treatment center campus in Rancho Mirage. Patients who participate in our High-Intensity Outpatient Program have the option of living in our sober homes during rehab. These sober houses provide a safe, sober and supportive living environment, conducive to developing, practicing and strengthening personal and interpersonal skills to build long-term recovery.

Contact us or call 1-866-831-5700 today, and a recovery expert can answer your questions regarding rehab and insurance.

Virtual Outpatient Mental Health Services

Hazelden Betty Ford also offers mental health counseling and related services. Licensed mental health staff provide consultation and counseling sessions Monday through Friday, by appointment only. Services available at our Los Angeles treatment center include:

• Mental health assessments, including psychological evaluations
• Psychiatric consultation and medication management
• Individual and group therapy
• DBT Skills Group

Virtual Intervention Workshop

When you see a loved one choose alcohol or other drugs above all else, you might begin to lose sight of the person you once knew. But the person you love is still there. The problem is that the disease of addiction has taken hold, and individuals who are actively addicted to alcohol or other drugs are often the last to realize they need help. If you are concerned about a loved one’s alcohol or drug use, call to learn how an intervention could help guide your loved one into treatment. Our recovery experts offer an intervention education seminar for adults by appointment. This seminar is free to the public and includes educational materials about the signs and symptoms of substance abuse as well as what’s involved in planning and conducting a successful intervention.

Help and Healing for Families Affected by Addiction

Through our Family Programs, support groups and family counseling, you and your loved ones will learn how to work through the difficulties you've experienced, understand how to set healthy boundaries, and begin to rebuild trusting relationships. Many of our family services are free and available to anyone. In addition, many are provided virtually so you can access support from anywhere. Special sessions are available for Spanish speaking participants.

Learn more about our life-changing Family and Children's Programs and services.

Recovery Management

Post-rehab services and resources at the Betty Ford Center are designed to help you strengthen your sobriety, reduce the risk of relapse and make recovery a daily priority. Hazelden Betty Ford offers a variety of recovery support resources and tools, including mobile apps, online communities, phone-based coaching and Twelve Step retreats.

Hazelden Betty Ford Named a Center of Excellence among Top Insurers

Hazelden Betty Ford treatment centers, including the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, are proud to be recognized by multiple insurance providers for our leadership, best practices, research, support and training in the addiction treatment field, including:

Anthem Blue Cross has recognized three Hazelden Betty Ford sites in California as Blue Distinction^® Centers for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery 

Beacon Health, who recognizes Hazelden Betty Ford as a Select Provider

Cigna, who identifies Hazelden Betty Ford as a Designated Preferred Provider

Aetna, who has named Hazelden Betty Ford an Institute of Quality (IOQ), a special designation for facilities that show excellence in care and a commitment to continuous improvement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has been designated a "center of excellence" for addiction treatment and related mental health services by AssuredPartners, which provides health insurance benefits to people throughout the United States.