Accreditation
- Joint Commission Accredited, LegitScript Approval
Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage is part of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and is widely recognized for its comprehensive addiction treatment programs and long-standing alumni support network. Founded in 1982 by former First Lady Betty Ford—who publicly shared her own recovery journey—the organization was built on the belief that addiction is treatable with compassionate, structured care. The Rancho Mirage location delivers personalized treatment plans that integrate evidence-based therapies, holistic practices, and 12-Step principles to support long-term recovery.
Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage offers multiple levels of care designed to meet clients where they are in their recovery process. Available programs include residential treatment, outpatient services, intensive outpatient programming (IOP), virtual outpatient care, professional-focused treatment tracks, and access to sober living options.
Treatment is guided by a multidisciplinary clinical team that includes physicians, psychiatrists, and licensed therapists. Care combines 12-Step facilitation with evidence-based therapeutic approaches, along with spiritual and wellness-focused activities that support overall health. Specialized treatment tracks address unique needs such as addiction and chronic pain, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ care, family and children’s programming, and gender-specific treatment. Animal-assisted therapy is also incorporated, helping clients find comfort and emotional connection during treatment.
Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage emphasizes continuity of care through structured aftercare planning, alumni engagement, and nearby sober living resources. Family involvement is encouraged, with opportunities for visitation and participation in the recovery process when appropriate.
The center is located on a spacious campus near Palm Springs, California, featuring mountain views, landscaped grounds, a lake, swimming pool, and fitness facilities that promote healing and balance. Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage is accredited by The Joint Commission, monitored by LegitScript, and is a member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP), reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and ethical standards.
Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage treats a wide range of substance use and mental health conditions, including ADHD, ADD, Alcohol, Anger, Anxiety, Benzodiazepines, Bipolar, Chronic Pain Management, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cocaine, Codependency, Depression, Drug Addiction, Ecstasy, Gambling, Gaming, Heroin, Internet Addiction, Marijuana, Methamphetamine, Opioids, Personality Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Prescription Drugs, Sex Addiction, Shopping Addiction, Synthetic Drugs, Trauma, Pornography Addiction.
Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage provides treatment for Men, Women, Men and Women, Executives, offering a structured and supportive recovery environment. The program is designed to support individuals who need personalized care in a private and clinically focused setting.
Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage offers a full continuum of care, including Outpatient, Residential, Intensive Outpatient Program, Day Treatment, Detox, Virtual & In-Home Care, Co-Occurring Mental Health. This allows clients to transition between levels of care while maintaining consistent clinical support throughout their recovery journey.
Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage uses a combination of evidence-based and holistic approaches, including Minnesota Model, Evidence-Based, Family Involvement, Twelve Step. Treatment plans are tailored to each individual’s needs to support long-term recovery.
Clients at Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage participate in therapies such as 1-on-1 Counseling, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Animal Therapy, Canine Therapy, Meditation & Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET), Psychoeducation, Relapse Prevention Counseling, Spiritual Care, Yoga. These therapies are designed to address both substance use and underlying mental health conditions.
Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage provides aftercare planning to help clients maintain progress after completing treatment. This may include Alumni Events & Get-Togethers, Outpatient Treatment, Private, Online Alumni Groups, Support Meetings, Support Meetings (on-site), supporting long-term recovery and relapse prevention.
Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage offers a range of amenities designed to support comfort and recovery, including Access to Nature, Air-Conditioned Rooms, Fitness Center, Gardens, Gourmet Dining, Luxury, Outdoor Lounge, Pool, Private or Shared Rooms, Walking Trails, Library, Volleyball Court. These features help create a supportive environment for healing and overall well-being.
Clients at Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage may participate in structured activities such as AA/NA Meetings, Physical Fitness, Swimming, Martial Arts, Water Activities. These activities help build routine, improve mental well-being, and support long-term recovery.
Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage offers specialized support for individuals with unique needs, including Gender-specific groups, Center Pets, Couples program, Executive Program, LGBTQ group, Family Program. Programs are designed to provide privacy, flexibility, and individualized treatment planning.
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Last reviewed: February 2026