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Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage

San Diego, CA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission PHP IOP MAT Telehealth

PHP · IOP · MAT · Telehealth center · in San Diego, CA · Accepts Private · TRICARE.

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About Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation’s Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage has reputable programming and a large alumni support network. In 1982, former First Lady Betty Ford, a person in recovery herself, brought her passion for advocating for addiction treatment to life when she founded the Betty Ford Center. Their Rancho Mirage center combines evidence-based, holistic, and 12-Step modalities to create catered treatment plans for each client.
Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage offers a variety of treatment programs, including inpatient, outpatient, a professionals program, intensive outpatient, virtual outpatient, and a sober living program. Their treatment combines 12-Step facilitation with evidence-based therapies, employs a multidisciplinary team (with psychiatrists and physicians on-site), and also has spiritual and holistic activities to promote health and wellbeing. Specialized programs include addiction with chronic pain, grief, LGBTQ+, family and children programs, and gender-specific treatment. Betty Ford Rancho Mirage employs therapy dogs to offer animal-assisted therapy, with beloved goldendoodle Malcolm being a favorite.
Nearby sober living and continuing aftercare keep clients supported after their time in rehab. Betty Ford Rancho Mirage also welcomes family members for Sunday visitations, as clients would like. Their 20-acre campus near Palm Springs, California, boasts a stunning facility with views of the mountains, a lake, a pool, and a fitness center. Betty Ford Rancho Mirage is Joint Commission accredited, LegitScript monitored and a member of NAATP.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
PHP · IOP · MAT · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Medications used
Acamprosate (Campral®), Disulfiram, Buprenorphine sub-dermal implant, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Medication for mental disorders
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

11720 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130

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Facility direct line

(844) 984-2734

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (844) 984-2734 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other CA centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage offer?
This facility offers: PHP, IOP, MAT, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization, Intensive outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment, Regular outpatient treatment. Primary focus: Substance use treatment.
Does Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage have specialized programs?
SAMHSA data does not list specialized populations. The facility may still offer specialty tracks — confirm directly.
What therapy methods does Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Brief intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Contingency management/motivational incentives, Motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Betty Ford Center Rancho Mirage?
Call the facility directly at (844) 984-2734 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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