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
Newport Academy Northern California
Orange, CA
Newport Academy has 2 gender-specific treatment centers in Northern California, each caring for teens ages 12-17. They use a combination of clinical, academic,...
Ocean Bay Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Ocean Bay Recovery is a private boutique addiction treatment centre in the coastal hamlet of St. Francis Bay, Eastern Cape, just an hour from the nearest intern...
San Diego Detox and Residential
Chula Vista, CA
At San Diego Detox, healing starts with detox and continues with the stability of residential care. Each program is tailored to meet the needs of discerning ind...
Southern California Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Southern California Recovery Centers (SCRC) help men recover from alcoholism, addiction, and co-occurring disorders in a secure and encouraging environment. The...
Trinity River Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Trinity River Recovery’s central location in Dallas ensures clients from all walks of life have easy access to the care they need to overcome drug and alcohol a...
Victory Recovery Partners- Massapequa Park
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
This behavioral health center in Massapequa Park provides non-judgmental treatment for patients as they detox from addictive substances. The practitioners at Vi...
Addiction Recovery Care Association
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Addiction Recovery Care Association (ARCA) is a nonprofit organization specializing in medically managed detoxification and residential treatment for substance...
Beacon of Light - South End Women's Recovery House
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Beacon of Light - South End Women's Recovery House, part of the Vanderburgh Sober Living network, is a structured sober living home offering a supportive enviro...
Childrens Receiving Home of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
The Children’s Receiving Home of Sacramento provides care for children and adolescents facing mental health conditions such as trauma, anxiety, and depression....
Elevate Addiction Services - Placerville
South Lake Tahoe, CA
In addition to Elevates Santa-Cruz rehab facility and South Lake Tahoe Rehab, Elevate Placerville is a stand-alone detox center. This detox center strives to pr...
First Responder Wellness
Newport Beach, CA
First Responder Wellness is an outpatient treatment center that specializes in addressing the needs of first responders, including police officers, firefighters...
Hope is Alive Recovery Homes - Oklahoma
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Hope is Alive (HIA) Ministries provides a Christ-centered approach to substance use treatment. The ministry began with founder Lance Lang's recovery from addict...
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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