Celebrating 75 Years

2024 marks Hazelden Betty Ford's 75th year at the very center of addiction recovery—breaking through stigma, transforming care and saving lives. As we look back and look ahead, we have so much to celebrate, friends! Please stay tuned for updates on special anniversary events and opportunities planned throughout the year and across the country.

Watch this space for details and announcements.

You're Invited

Welcome home, friends. Join our 75^th anniversary celebrations to reconnect, find inspiration, and honor the remarkable journey of recovery, together.

We will host events throughout the year and across the country where we will honor the experience, strength, and gifts of recovery that each of us brings to the Hazelden Betty Ford community. Expect time for heartfelt conversations, shared laughter, and the joy of reuniting with old friends. We’ll create new memories and cherish the bonds that have sustained us through our individual paths of growth.

Don’t miss these incredible events – register now!

Newberg Recovery Celebration and Ice Cream Social - Jul 20, 2024, Newberg, OR

Held on the beautiful Newberg campus, join us for keynote William C. Moyers, a lifetime achievement award for “Father” Phil Oliver, an ice cream social and more!

Chicago Recovery Picnic - Aug 4, 2024, Chicago, IL

Our annual picnic in the park this year will be a family-friendly event. Get ready to eat, celebrate and have fun!

75th Anniversary Still Breaking Through Gala - Sep 13, 2024, Minneapolis, MN

An elegant evening to honor and celebrate 75 years breaking through stigma, transforming care and saving lives, raising critical funds to support the growth of our next 75 years! Sponsorships available and individual tickets will be available soon.

National Recovery Weekend - Sep 13-15, 2024, Center City and St. Paul, MN

Join president and CEO Dr. Joseph Lee, 75th Anniversary Honorary Chairwoman Susan Ford Bales, William C. Moyers and other recovery thought leaders for a weekend of inspiration, meals and fellowship, and our Celebration on the Green.

Betty Ford Center Anniversary Weekend - Nov 8-10, 2024, Rancho Mirage, CA

Welcome back to your home in the desert! We’ll honor the 75^th anniversary in style in Rancho Mirage with alumni gatherings, workshops, a gala dinner and live entertainment, and a book reading with William C. Moyers.