Before Treatment

1. Educate yourself on disease of SUD (substance use disorder)

Signs, Symptoms, & Treatment – Hazelden (justfive.org)

What is substance abuse treatment? (samhsa.gov)

SAMHSA Families Conversation Guide

Addiction: Is addiction really a disease? (DVD Trailer) - YouTube

Find out if you or a loved one have a substance use issue (shatterproof.org)

2. Understand how your insurance works and covers/authorizes treatment

Insurance Coverage for Drug Rehab | Rehab Costs | Hazelden Betty Ford

Find out how to pay for treatment (shatterproof.org)

Find Treatment (findtreatment.gov)

3. Research treatment options & what family support they offer

How to Find the Best Addiction Treatment Center | Hazelden Betty Ford

Learn about different types of treatment (shatterproof.org)

Qustions to Ask Treatment Providers (nih.gov)

Find Treatment (findtreatment.gov)

FAQs: Searching for Alcohol Treatment | Navigator | NIAAA (nih.gov)

4. Get support for YOU (therapist, CRAFT counseling/group, support groups)

Support for Families of Addicts | Family Program | Hazelden Betty Ford Helping Families Help

Al-Anon Meeting Search

Caretaker Support Services | Alcohol Treatment Navigator | NIAAA (nih.gov)

Reach out to your Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) or Health Insurance Company

5. Ask questions of professionals and lean on them for resources

FAQs about Treatment at Hazelden Betty Ford

Addiction Treatment 101: 5 Questions to Ask When Your Loved One Needs Help (shatterproof.org)

Helpful Videos

Find dozens of helpful videos on every aspect of recovery on the Hazelden Betty Ford YouTube channel.

Helpful Sites

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

The Invitation to Change: A Short Guide

Family Services Orientation: Your first step in family support

This two-hour virtual orientation provides your family with helpful information and supportive resources—regardless of whether your loved one is in active addiction, seeking treatment, involved in some level of drug or alcohol counseling, or in recovery. Orientation incorporates insights on the effects of addiction and mental health issues on families, peer discussion and support, identification of healthy coping skills, Q&A time with family counselors, and an overview of services available to families. Register Now

Available in Español. Also available for Native Americans.

Substance Use Disorders

Understanding the science behind substance use disorders and the recovery process, with a brief overview of co-occurring disorders.

Virtual Healthy Relationships Workshops

Delivered in four, 90-minute sessions, this skill-building workshop helps family members learn how to set healthy boundaries, communicate effectively with one another, clarify roles and effectively support their loved one in recovery. We offer two different workshops. Register Now