Family Resources

It's not easy loving someone who is caught in the grip of addiction. The resources on these pages offer hope, encouragement, and practical ideas about how to help. Whether your loved one is already in treatment or whether you're just deeply concerned and wondering what you can do, this page is for you.

Delivered in a one-day format online, our virtual Family Program is available free to anyone who needs it, no matter where you live

Available in English and Español.

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

Caring Families Chat Meeting - Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. Central
TheDailyPledge.org - Chat Rooms

Virtual Family Support Group - Tuesdays
4:30-6 p.m. Central. Find link here: Virtual Family Support Group - Hazelden

Virtual Family Support Group - Thursdays 6:30-8 p.m. Central. Find link here: Virtual Family Support Group - Hazelden

Visit the Hazelden Publishing bookstore to find great support resources for families. 

Find Hazelden Betty Ford resources on our Amazon.com page.

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

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How Fentanyl became leading cause of death for many Americans (msnbc.com)

Hazelden Betty Ford helps families of addicts with positive reinforcement (fox9.com)

Not ready for addiction treatment? No problem. | by Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Oct, 2022 | Medium

Long Term Recovery: Reasons for Hope (Butler Center News Update, 4Q 2022)

How to Help an Addict by Detaching with Love (hazeldenbettyford.org)

Convenient and confidential, Hazelden Betty Ford's Connection program helps you navigate early recovery with personalized recovery coaching.You can also receive monitoring and accountability reports, as well as random drug testing.