Radio Commentary
The merger of the Hazelden and Betty Ford foundations was a great day in the history of recovery.
The net effect is more services and resources for local individuals living in a family experiencing the pain of addiction.
By pooling resources and talents, these highly respected institutions are extending their reach in a way that adds great value for all involved.
Expanded services include more outpatient programs in more locations, and expanded residential services to serve more females and young people.
Also, more recovery supports are now in place for young people and their families.
Santa Barbara County has many local resources that provide high quality, short-term assistance, like the Fighting Back program for adolescents, run by the Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, along with residential programs run by the Rescue Mission in Santa Barbara.
Hazelden Betty Ford adds to this mix residential treatment centers for children, adolescents, and adults.
In short, those who need help now have even more resources to tap.
Further information is available at by calling 1-800-257-7800 any time, any day.
