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
Ascend Healthcare-Canyons House
Encino, CA
Part of Ascend Healthcare, Canyons House is a residential treatment center for adolescent girls ages 12-17 struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, an...
Ascension Brighton Center for Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Ascension Brighton Center for Recovery has been providing expert and quality care for over 60 years as one of the leading substance abuse treatment facilities i...
Riverbend Glenice Sheehan Recovery Home for Women
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
The Glenice Sheehan Women’s Recovery Home is a residential program supporting women in recovery overcoming substance use and integrating back into their communi...
Roy’s Desert Springs Adult Residential Care
Palm Springs, CA
Part of the MFI Recovery network, Roy’s Desert Springs Adult Residential Care offers long-term, supervised treatment for adults with serious and persistent ment...
Steps In The Right Direction - ARMINTA House
Winnetka, CA
Steps In The Right Direction ARMINTA House is an upscale sober living home designed for men, offering a supportive community environment with luxurious, pet-fri...
The Next Step Sober Living Experience
Paso Robles, CA
The Next Step Sober Living Experience is a men only sober living program in Paso Robles, California. Their mission is to help provide a safe and sober environme...
The Recovery Place Sober Living
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
In Charlotte, North Carolina, The Recovery Place Sober Living offers men in recovery a safe and stable living environment. While staying at The Recovery Place,...
Lightfully Brentwood Residential
Los Angeles, CA
Lightfully Brentwood Residential is a mental health treatment program for adults ages 18 and older with mental health challenges. Their residential program is d...
Longbranch IOP and Mental Health Program - Metairie
Oakland, CA
This intensive outpatient program (IOP) in Metairie, Louisiana is operated by Longbranch Recovery and Wellness, a leading provider of comprehensive addiction an...
Steps in the Right Direction - AURA House
CA
Steps In The Right Direction AURA House is a premiere sober living home designed for women, offering a welcoming and supportive environment with luxurious, pet-...
Synergy Empowering Recovery Concierge Treatment - West Beach Lane
Beverly Hills, CA
Set in Malibu, Synergy Empowering Recovery (also known as Synergy Health) provides concierge residential treatment for drug and alcohol addiction at their West...
Tides of Change Recovery Residences
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Tides of Change Recovery Residences is a women-only sober living program located in Johns Creek, Georgia, providing a safe, structured, and supportive residenti...
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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