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
Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort (CARE) AWARE Residential
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Chemical Addictions Recovery Effort (CARE) serves clients in the Panama City area. Their inland Alford site houses Care's A Woman’s Addiction Recovery Effort (A...
Concord Men's Recovery House
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Concord Men's Recovery House, part of the Vanderburgh Sober Living network, offers a comfortable environment that fosters recovery and personal growth. The $150...
Evolve Teen Treatment Center - Walnut Creek
La Mesa, CA
Evolve Walnut Creek is a comprehensive residential treatment program that offers personally tailored treatment with solution-focused and evidence-based methods...
Full Circle Recovery Community Center-Des Moines
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Situated in the heart of Des Moines, Full Circle Recovery Community Center serves as a nonprofit Recovery Community Organization focused on aiding individuals a...
Harris Center Northeast Community Service Center
Bell Gardens, CA
The Harris Center's Northeast Community Service Center, located just off the North Loop in Houston near Exit 23B, provides comprehensive mental health and subst...
Harris Center Southwest Community Service Center
Los Angeles, CA
The Harris Center's Southwest Community Service Center, located just off the Southwest Freeway in Houston, provides comprehensive mental health and substance us...
HealthRIGHT 360 Mission
San Francisco, CA
HealthRIGHT 360 operates over 50 programs in 11 California counties, providing comprehensive treatment services for a diverse range of individuals and families...
Indiana Center for Recovery Merrillville
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
Named one of America’s Best Treatment Centers for 4 consecutive years (2021–2024), Indiana Center for Recovery in Merrillville delivers compassionate, innovativ...
North Slope Borough Health Department/CYS
Sacramento, CA
The North Slope Borough's Behavioral Health Division offers care for individuals and families experiencing mental health challenges, with a focus on youth under...
SoCal Beach Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
SoCal Beach Recovery, located in Huntington Beach, California, provides comprehensive care for substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions, offering...
The Embers Recovery Sober Living
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
The Embers Recovery Sober Living offers a structured and supportive home for young men in the Phoenix area. They help guide residents toward a meaningful, susta...
Casco Bay Recovery
Cardiff by the Sea, CA
At Casco Bay Recovery, they walk every step of the healing journey with their clients. From partial hospitalization programs and intensive outpatient programs t...
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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