Plan your trip, download your admissions checklist and understand what you need to become a patient at the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, California.
Service Animal Policy
It is the policy of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to afford individuals with disabilities, who require the assistance of a service animal, with equal opportunity to access the organization. The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for processes to follow when accommodations are needed for service animals and to outline the exclusion of pets and emotional support/therapy animals.
Service animals are permitted in Hazelden Betty Ford facilities. Per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a "service animal" is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability.
Service animals are not pets. Pets are not permitted on Hazelden Betty Ford's facilities, leased spaces or on campus grounds. Per the ADA, dogs or other animals whose sole function is to provide comfort, emotional support or companionship do not qualify as service animals. Hazelden Betty Ford does not permit the presence of emotional support or therapy animals on the premises.
Getting Here
We request confirmation and travel details 24 hours prior to your admission date in order to hold your reservation.
Flying
We suggest purchasing an open-ended airline ticket that permits date changes in the event you decide to extend your stay. Palm Springs International airport is the closest airport to Betty Ford Center (approximately 10 miles).
Driving
Take Interstate 10 to the Bob Hope exit (south), take Bob Hope Drive (6 miles). Eisenhower Medical Center will be on the left-hand side of Bob Hope Drive. Upon entering Eisenhower Medical Center campus you will find sign kiosks providing direction to the Betty Ford Center. Follow signs to the security gate of the Betty Ford Center.