Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

Publication of educational materials:hazelden publishing is the leading publisher of state-of-the-art resources for preventing, treating and managing addiction and closely related issues. translating research into practice, we help organizations treat the whole client by offering information, guidance, tools, and support to meet their unique needs. our publications continue to provide inspiration, guidance and encouragement to millions around the world every day. in 2024, hazelden publishing generated 10 new publications, two new distributed products, seven new e-books, 11 new translation rights, five new subscriptions, eight new and refreshed trainings, and three new licenses. if not for our mission and commitment, much of this material would not be published and available to consumers because of its limited appeal to mainstream publishers. hazelden publishing's materials also reach underserved populations, including many customers in the community treatment, faith-based and corrections markets. additionally, through its bookaid program, hazelden publishing sent out book packages that reached people through libraries that serve programs and institutions in need. bookaid resources were sent to individuals and organizations in the united states and around the world.hazelden publishing publishes the first volume of the fourth and newest edition of the asam criteria, the comprehensive set of guidelines empowering behavioral health professionals to develop holistic, person-centered treatment plans for patients with addiction and co-occurring conditions. available in both digital and print versions, the asam criteria's digital edition brings the full value of the guidelines to life in an engaging and accessible interface with an intuitive, user-friendly design and practical features that make it an essential tool for professionals, helping them elevate care and increase rates of reimbursement. hazelden publishing also offered trainings to help organizations effectively implement the asam criteria.hazelden publishing's consulting and training solutions team transforms organizational systems and culture, empowering educators and providers in health care, treatment and social services to deliver evidence-based, best-practice services throughout the continuum of care. the building assets and reducing risk division -- a strengths-based program that provides schools with a comprehensive approach to meeting the academic, social, and emotional needs of all students through training and coaching -- trained 151 schools in 17 states in 2024, impacting the lives of 10,850 educators in a diverse range of communities. in addition, our prevention solutions division delivered intensive education to over 30,000 students, parents and school faculty across 28 states and 7 countries. consultants and trainers in the clinical and medical solutions division reached more than 3,750 professionals across 310 unique organizations in 48 states and 3 countries in 2024, addressing stigma associated with addiction and helping communities embrace recovery as the expectation. for yet another year, the consulting and training team is empowering professionals to be agents of hope and healing.

Higher education and medical & professional training:hazelden betty ford graduate schoolthe hazelden betty ford graduate school prepares future leaders in addiction counseling through two available degrees: master of arts in addiction counseling: advanced practice and master of arts in addiction studies: integrated recovery for co-occurring disorders. the school emphasizes public engagement as a means of serving constituent communities. in 2024, 85 students provided approximately 43,800 hours of clinical services at agencies reaching underserved and economically disadvantaged populations.the school offers a full scholarship each year to a student who works at chisago county health and human services, and we provide continuing education to these chisago county professionals at