Find Treatment Centers in California
3,031 SAMHSA-verified facilities. 7,385 annual opioid deaths. Help is available — and it works.
Quick answer: California has 3,031 verified treatment centers. Medicaid is expanded — many programs are free or low-cost for eligible residents. The overdose rate is 30.4/100k (#28 nationally, below the national average of 33.1). Top cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco. Need help? Call (833) 546-3513.
Treatment Centers in California
3,029 facilities found
Mission Connection
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mission Connection extends A Mission for Michael (AMFM)’s compassion-driven, evidence-based clinical program on an online platform. Their California telehealth...
AMFM Mental Health Treatment
Capistrano Beach, CA
AMFM Mental Health Treatment provides gender-specific residential care that helps clients break free from the weight of mental health challenges and rediscover...
Detox California at Cliffside Capistrano
Dana Point, CA
Detox California at Cliffside Capistrano provides comprehensive inpatient programs for individuals struggling with alcohol, drug addiction, and co-occurring dis...
Newport Institute - Young Adult OCD Program
Temecula, CA
Newport Academy’s OCD program treats obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related anxiety conditions, including agoraphobia, panic disorders, social anxiety,...
Newport Academy All Genders
Orange, CA
Newport Academy’s All-Gender program in Southern California offers highly structured residential care, with personalized treatment plans and identity-affirming...
New Beginnings Detox and Recovery
Sylmar, CA
At New Beginnings Detox & Recovery in Sylmar, California, they help people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health challenges like...
Newport Academy Pineville
Orange, CA
Newport Academy’s outpatient location in Pineville, North Carolina offers individualized outpatient care and education support to adolescents ages 13-18 and the...
Wisconsin Recovery Institute
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
On the shores of Lake Winnebago in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Recovery Institute offers hope to those battling substance use and co-occurring mental health challeng...
YSS Ember Recovery Campus
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
YSS provides a wide range of services aimed at supporting youth and families in Iowa, with tailored services at each of their campuses. Their 70-bed Ember Recov...
Mission Connection
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Located in the scenic San Juan Capistrano, Mission Connection stands as a beacon of hope for mental health treatment within our community. Our mission, inspired...
Indiana Center for Recovery Indianapolis
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Named one of America’s Best Treatment Centers for 4 consecutive years (2021–2024), Indiana Center for Recovery in Indianapolis offers a compassionate, structure...
Newport Academy Sacramento
Orange, CA
Newport Academy’s outpatient location in Sacramento, California offers individualized outpatient care and educational support to adolescents ages 13-18 and thei...
Addiction Treatment in California: What You Need to Know
California has 3,031 SAMHSA-verified treatment facilities serving a population of 38,965,000. That's approximately 7.8 facilities per 100,000 residents. The state's drug overdose death rate of 30.4 per 100,000 is below the national average of 33.1 — ranking #28 nationally. With 7,385 opioid-related deaths reported annually, access to evidence-based treatment programs remains critical.
Insurance & Medicaid Coverage in California
California has expanded Medicaid under the ACA, significantly broadening access to addiction treatment for low-income adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level (~$20,783/year for an individual). Covered services typically include medical detox, inpatient/residential rehab, outpatient counseling, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). In addition to Medicaid, most private insurance plans — including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Humana — are required by the Mental Health Parity Act to cover substance use disorder treatment at parity with medical care.
The Overdose Crisis in California
California reports 7,385 opioid-related deaths annually with an overdose rate of 30.4/100k (below the 33.1 national average by 8%). Substance use disorder affects approximately 8.2% of adults in the state (national average: 7.2%). California has enacted a Good Samaritan law that protects individuals who call 911 during an overdose emergency from certain criminal charges — encouraging bystanders to seek help. Naloxone (Narcan), the opioid overdose reversal medication, is available via standing order in California, making it accessible without an individual prescription.
Types of Treatment Available
| Program | Duration | Cost Range | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Detox | 5–10 days | $1,000–$5,000 | Alcohol, opioid, benzo withdrawal |
| Inpatient Rehab | 28–90 days | $6,000–$30,000 | Severe addiction, co-occurring disorders |
| PHP (Partial Hospitalization) | 2–4 weeks | $3,000–$10,000 | Step-down from inpatient, intensive support |
| IOP (Intensive Outpatient) | 2–4 months | $3,000–$10,000 | Work/school compatibility, 9-20 hrs/week |
| Outpatient | 3–12 months | $1,400–$10,000 | Mild-moderate, stable housing |
| MAT | 6–24+ months | $5,000–$15,000/yr | Opioid use disorder, relapse prevention |
Medicaid covers most programs for eligible residents. Call (833) 546-3513 for free insurance verification.
Where to Find Help in California
Treatment facilities in California are concentrated in urban areas, with Los Angeles leading with 126 centers, followed by San Diego (82) and San Francisco (64). For residents in rural areas, telehealth addiction counseling and out-of-area programs provide alternatives. Browse our full California directory to filter by city, treatment type, and insurance accepted.
Last updated: March 2026 · Written by the RehabHive Editorial Team · Sources: SAMHSA, CDC WONDER, KFF
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