Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Integrated, Trauma-Informed Treatment for Teens and Young Adults

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Plymouth campus specializes in treating adolescents (12–18) and emerging adults (18–25) through trauma-informed, evidence-based care. Each program integrates mental health and substance use treatment, addressing challenges like anxiety, ADHD, depression, and trauma. Clients receive individualized plans with psychiatric support, medication management, and therapies focused on emotional regulation, resilience, and long-term stability.

Comprehensive Continuum of Care

Clients have access to a full care continuum that includes residential treatment with 24/7 support and medical detox, day treatment program with optional on-campus living, intensive outpatient program (IOP), and outpatient mental health services. In-person and telehealth options ensure flexible access to care. Therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interventions, relapse prevention, trauma-focused counseling, and 12-step facilitation. Medications for addiction treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and naltrexone, are available when needed. Aftercare planning and follow-up support help strengthen recovery beyond discharge.

Family and Academic Integration

Family participation is woven into every stage of care through counseling, education, and ongoing communication. Parents and caregivers have access to both in-person and virtual family sessions, along with digital tools and mobile resources that support engagement between visits. For teens, an academic partnership with a local school district allows students to maintain progress in core coursework during treatment. Additional accessibility supports include sign language interpretation and nicotine cessation assistance upon request.

Restorative Lakeside Setting and Daily Life

Set along a quiet lakeshore west of Minneapolis, the 14-acre campus blends clinical structure with restorative surroundings. Days include therapy, wellness activities, and recreation that foster healthy connection and self-expression. The environment encourages balanced routines and peer support through activities like fitness, art, and music. Facilities include a gym with a climbing wall, creative studios, and a meditation room. Meals are served cafeteria-style with fresh, healthy options, and dietary accommodations can be arranged before admission.

Client Reviews

Feedback highlights Hazelden Betty Ford’s compassionate staff, effective treatment programs, and positive long-term outcomes. Many reviewers credit the center with saving their lives and helping them build lasting sobriety.

• Staff & Care Experience (85% positive): Clients consistently describe the staff as caring, attentive, and deeply invested in each person’s recovery journey. “The staff are so friendly and make the place very welcoming.”
• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (80% positive): Numerous clients report achieving or maintaining long-term sobriety thanks to structured programs and individualized care. “Without Hazelden I truly don’t think I’d be alive today.”
• Facility & Environment (90% positive): Clients describe the campus setting as peaceful and well-maintained, with good food and supportive communal spaces that ease the stress of treatment. “The building itself is very calming and doesn’t get me overwhelmed.”
• Support & Community (75% positive): Reviewers highlight strong peer bonds, group therapy, and ongoing alumni engagement that foster accountability and hope. “I love coming here and sharing my experiences with my peers and counselor—it’s nice to know I’m not alone.”