We are a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. For those affected by addiction, the merging of Hazelden and the Betty Ford Center symbolizes a commitment to bring hope, healing and health to all those affected by this disease. Watch this video of Mark Mishek, President and CEO, and learn more about why we joined forces in the fight for addiction recovery. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs. It is the nation’s largest nonprofit treatment provider, with a legacy that began in 1949 and includes the 1982 founding of the Betty Ford Center.