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
New Day Recovery - Saltville
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
New Day Recovery of Saltville is a program within Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems dedicated to treating substance use with compassion and respect. T...
Pacific Clinics Sacramento
Lynwood, CA
Pacific Clinics treats adults, adolescents, children 10+ throughout California who seek help for mental health disorders, as well as eating disorders, insomnia,...
Pacific Clinics Stanislaus
Lynwood, CA
Pacific Clinics treats adults, adolescents, children 10+ throughout California who seek help for mental health disorders, as well as eating disorders, insomnia,...
Peer 360 Recovery Alliance
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Peer 360 Recovery Alliance is a peer-led recovery organization which provides comprehensive support for individuals and families affected by substance use disor...
Transition House Kissimmee
Santa Barbara, CA
Located in Kissimmee, this residential reentry center is part of The Transition House’s network of recovery programs supporting adults transitioning from incarc...
True North Recovery Services Denver
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Set in the University Hills neighborhood of Denver by shopping centers, restaurants, and service businesses, True North Recovery Services helps people strugglin...
Zion Healing Center Fresno
Fresno, CA
Zion Healing Center Fresno offers comprehensive treatment for addiction and mental health issues. Their intensive outpatient program (IOP) is designed to provid...
CLARE Matrix
Santa Monica, CA
Clare Matrix is a treatment facility offering residential and outpatient programs for those struggling with alcohol and substance use disorders. The programs us...
CRF Del Sur Crisis Center
San Diego, CA
CRF Del Sur Crisis Center is a Short-Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) crisis residential program located in the South San Diego/Nestor neighborhood, ope...
CRF Halcyon Crisis Center
El Cajon, CA
Halcyon Crisis Center, located in El Cajon, is a Short-Term Acute Residential Treatment (START) program offering a voluntary, home-like alternative to psychiatr...
Middlesex Recovery Woburn
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Middlesex Recovery Woburn helps people who struggle with opioid and alcohol addiction. The center uses medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to manage withdrawal,...
Options Recovery Services
Berkeley, CA
Options Recovery Services is a non-profit treatment center that helps people recover from substance use and mental health issues. Their mission is to support an...
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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