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
LifeSync Malibu Murphy Residence
Malibu, CA
Owned and operated privately by licensed physicians, LifeSync Malibu serves clients looking for detox from alcohol or drug addiction, as well as provide a resid...
Wellness and Recovery Rehab
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Wellness and Recovery Rehab in Battle Creek, Michigan is a privately owned treatment center offering detox, residential, and aftercare services for substance us...
Coachella Valley Behavioral Health
Indio, CA
Coachella Valley Behavioral Health helps adults in crisis build a strong foundation for lasting healing. Located in a state-of-the-art 80-bed hospital, the cent...
Holdfast Men's Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Holdfast Recovery offers faith-based programs helping men find real healing from addiction and mental health struggles through a Christ-centered approach. Their...
Newport Academy Maryland
Orange, CA
Newport Academy’s Maryland outpatient center welcomes teens ages 12-18 who need therapeutic support for substance use, depression, anxiety, and difficult social...
Newport Academy St. Cloud
Orange, CA
Newport Academy is a residential healing center for teens ages 12-18 struggling with mental health issues, eating disorders, trauma, and substance abuse. Newpor...
Newport Academy Waukesha
Orange, CA
Newport Academy’s outpatient center welcomes teens ages 12-18 who need therapeutic support for substance use, depression, anxiety, and difficult social function...
Recovery Centre at White River
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Recovery Centre at White River (RCWR) helps clients rebuild their lives with a 6-week residential programme that treats all aspects of addiction—body, thoughts,...
The Recovery Team - Delray Beach
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Founded 30 years ago, The Recovery Team helps clients get their lives back on track through evidence-based addiction and mental health treatment in a supportive...
The Recovery Team - Newton
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
The Recovery Team - Newton offers compassionate, personalized care for individuals struggling with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Located i...
ACC Detroit-Wayne County Mental Health Services
Daly City, CA
ACC Detroit-Wayne County Mental Health Services is a community-based outpatient center under the nonprofit America’s Community Council, serving Southeast Michig...
Best Life Recovery Residences
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Best Life Recovery Residences offers structured sober living homes for women in the Huntsville, Alabama area. Each residence is intended to be a family, providi...
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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