Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation - Center City

Medical Services and Step-Down Continuity

The campus offers a rare combination of inpatient detox services, mental health care, and addiction treatment in one location. The program includes MAT, psychiatric care, and therapeutic services, with an option to move from residential treatment into day treatment and intensive outpatient care without leaving the facility. This structure may benefit people looking for consistency and continuity as they move through different stages of care.

Services That Extend Beyond the Basics

Beyond core treatment, the program incorporates services like peer mentorship, aftercare planning, and outcome tracking. These elements are designed to help clients stay connected to support systems after they leave. For people who are working toward stability in areas like housing, employment, or education, these transitional services can offer added structure and connection.

A Purposefully Quiet Setting

The Center City location sits on 500 wooded acres with a lakefront, walking trails, and open space. Housing is gender-specific, with routines that promote focus and autonomy. Residents participate in a structured daily schedule and may have access to their phones during some phases of care. The atmosphere is intentionally calm and grounded, offering space to reflect while staying engaged in care.

Tradition Meets Individual Support

While the facility uses a 12-Step framework, programming has expanded to include trauma-informed therapy, mental health groups, and other support options. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) is available in some cases.

What Patients Are Saying

Patient feedback is largely positive, with many describing their experience as life-saving. Reviewers frequently highlight compassionate staff—from counselors to kitchen staff—along with quality therapy, good food, and a welcoming culture. That said, some express frustration with the facility’s rigid adherence to 12-Step methods and limited flexibility for medication changes. One patient also reported concerns over affordability, noting a cash-pay rate of $28,500/month.